Winter Stars Quilt -  Yardage Amounts

To view the Winter Stars Quilt Fabric Requirements
in a pdf file Click Here

Included are the fabric requirements for ALL the versions shown below.

Note - I designed this quilt and the quilting for a dark background fabric. For the quilting to show, it is recommended that the dark background fabric have little or no printing. A solid fabric or a mottled fabric would work best.

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Table Runner - 31 x 66 inches

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Other things you will need to complete
the class project

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Piecing

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

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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 -

• a contrasting thread for the main quilting.
• The quilt I am quilting in the video is a very dark blue batik and I will be using Silver, (# 1611) Madeira high sheen polyester thread for the main quilting. For more details on this thread Click Here
• a thread color to match the background fabric. We will be using this thread for some fill in stitching where we want texture.

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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.

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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.

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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!!

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