This class is open to ALL machine quilters!

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Daffodils in Bloom Yardage Amounts

Because of the many different sizes of class projects for this class, the Fabric Requirements are listed in a pdf file.

To view the Daffodils in Bloom Fabric Requirements pdf file Click Here

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Other things you will need to complete the class project:

• Fabric Glue Stick - this product was a TREMENDOUS help in piecing!
• Padded Pressing Mat

Piecing: You will need basic sewing supplies and basic sewing/quilting skills to piece the quilt top.

For the leaves in the daffodil block, we will be using the "long triangle" piecing technique. To view a video tutorial on how to do this technique without any special tools Click Here

Thread: Use what ever type of thread you and your machine are comfortable working with. Use as many colors of threads as you want on this quilt.

Other items you may want to have on hand to make your quilting easier

• 6 x 24 inch quilting ruler to make straight registration lines, or any other straight edge ruler that fits the workspace of your machine
• safety pins for pin basting - we will be using a few safety pins for this project

Quilting: The quilting for this class is ALL FREE HAND. We are going to make registration lines  to mark our quilting design.

You will need a marker that you are comfortable using on a quilt top. I recommend the Mark B Gone, water soluble (blue) marker on light fabrics and a Chalk O Liner with Miracle Chalk powder in it for dark fabric. I also like using Crayola Fine Line Washable Markers.

Please note that the Crayola markers wash out with detergent and warm water. The Crayola Fine Line Washable markers can be found at nearly every office supply store and many other stores including most grocery stores. A package of 8 markers is usually less than $5.

I use the Crayola markers only on my own quilts, NEVER, EVER on a customer quilt!

If you would like to practice your quilting before stitching, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get a piece of clear Plexiglas that will fit in the workspace of your quilting machine. (Plexiglas of this size should be about $10 or less.)

Before using the Plexiglas, take either masking or duct tape (which now comes in many different colors) and place it over the cut edges of your piece of the Plexiglas. The tape serves two purposes. 1) It protects the edges of the Plexiglas. Sometimes the edges can be a little sharp and could scratch you or tear the quilt. 2) The tape will also make a boundary or edge around the Plexiglas. This will prevent you from drawing off the edge of the Plexiglas.

For a FREE video on how the Plexiglas works Click Here

You will then use markers - I recommend the Vis-a-Vis markers, available at all "big box" office supply stores, for marking on the Plexiglas. (Note: the Vis-a-Vis markers usually have 4 in a package and cost less than $10.) The marker is removed using a damp paper towel. See below left.

For marking on Plexiglas on top of dark fabric, I have found that the Expo Bright Markers work very well. See below right.

Both of these markers can be purchased in major office supply stores such as Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc. They can also be purchased online.

Click on any photo for a larger view and slide show

REMEMBER this is a LEARNING project! This project does not need to be perfect. World peace does not depend on perfect piecing or quilting!!

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How to Make Long Triangles

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This video is iPad and Android friendly.

 

11 minutes, 27 seconds

If you have any questions or comments on this video, please send an email to longarmu@aol.com

 

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Useful Products for Class

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Fabric Glue

This product is a TREMENDOUS help for holding the pressed triangles in place before stitching. I WILL be using this product in other future piecing projects!

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June Taylor Cut & Press

I have both of these Pressing Mats and use them quite a lot in my piecing.

A pressing mat is on one side and a cutting mat is on the other side.

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* Note: Shipping is calculated from Kent, WA to Connecticut. If you live closer to Kent, WA, your shipping will be less and will be adjusted to the lowest price possible.

If you would like to know what the shipping would be before ordering any item, send an email with the item you want to order and your address, including your zip code to longarmu@aol.com . I will send you an estimate of the shipping fees.

If you have any questions about shipping fees please contact me at the email above

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