Star Power Quilt Supply List
Star Power Quilt - Yardage Amounts
To view the Star Power Quilt Fabric Requirements
in a pdf file
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This class project is one size, 52 x 62 inches.
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Other things you will need to complete
the class project
Piecing
You will need basic sewing supplies and basic sewing/quilting skills to piece the quilt top.
Quilting
Thread - Use whatever thread works in your quilting machine.
Because this is a Mystery Quilt, I don't want to say too much about the thread colors, but you will need -
- Background - I recommend using a thread that blends into the background fabric. We want the texture of the quilting to show.
- Borders and Sashings - I am using a contrasting thread in the outer (Fabric #2 Green) borders. I DO want my quilting to show in these areas!
- In the Star Header sashing, I will use a thread that matches the fabric. I want the texture to show.
- Stars - you can choose to have your quilt show in the stars by using contrasting thread colors OR you can have your thread color match the fabric. Either way will work.
Markers
We are going to making registration lines - a lot of them - on the quilt top.
On the white / light fabric, I recommend using Crayola Washable Markers. These markers will disappear after you wash the quilt with warm water and detergent. The marker will NOT disappear with water ONLY.
Because this quilt is designed with a dark background, I recommend using the Chalk-O-Liner chalk dispenser and Miracle Chalk power in it. For details on these products Click Here
You can use any marker you prefer to make the registration lines needed in this project.
Safety Pins
We are going to be "turning the quilt" to quilt the side borders. You will need more than a few safety pins for this technique.
For a video on How to Turn a Quilt Click Here
Piecing Plastic for Templates
For the quilting in this project we are going to need templates which we will be making at the beginning of the class.
For best results use a translucent plastic material. You will need to see through the plastic to properly place your template before quilting.
I prefer to use the Dritz Heavy Duty Template Plastic as shown in the photo above - which is sold in 12 x 18 inch sheets. You will need one (1) piece of this (or any other translucent material) that measures about 12 x 18 inches.
You can purchase this piecing plastic at your local quilt shop or at Joann Fabrics or other large fabric / craft stores.
Plexiglas for Quilting Designs
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 $15 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 5 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.
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REMEMBER this is a LEARNING project! This project does not need to be perfect. World peace does not depend on perfect piecing or quilting!!