Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing Desert Sky
Foundation Paper Piecing – Desert Sky by Judy Niemeyer
In this three-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of foundation paper piecing. Each student will work on the Desert Sky pattern by Judy Niemeyer. This beginner-friendly class features a smaller group size, ensuring that every student receives comprehensive guidance from the instructor. While you won’t complete the entire quilt during the class, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to finish the project on your own.
Supplies: (Printout version)
- Your pattern package by Judy Niemeyer
- Thread to complement your fabrics
- Iron and pressing mat
- Rotary cutter – 60mm & 45mm (Bring any additional cutters you have)
- 6" x 24" ruler
- 6" x 12", 2½" x 12½", 4½" x 8½" rulers (or a few of your favorites)
- Medium-sized cutting mat (12" x 18" is ideal for use next to your machine)
- A piece of template plastic (approximately 3" x 12") for folding the paper
- Sewing machine with a ¼" foot and an open toe foot
- 12" Add-A-Quarter Ruler (not the Add-A-Quarter Plus)
- 6" Add-A-Quarter Ruler (optional)
- Washout fabric glue stick (SewLine, Fons & Porter, etc.)
- .55mm Flower Head or .5mm 1½" Glass Head Pins (nice long shanks)
- Purple Thang
- Size 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing needles
- Gallon-sized ZipLoc-type bags
- Basic sewing supplies
- Scissors for paper cutting
- Sharpie (NOT extra fine point)
- Highlighter
- Pen or pencil
- Small Post-it Notes
- Invisible tape (non-glossy type)
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner |
| Requirements: | Please have your materials & pattern purchased prior to class date. |
| Instructor: | Donna Alexander |
| Instructor Bio: | "Teaching chose me," says Donna Alexander, a veteran quilter whose love for the craft is rooted in family tradition. From watching her grandmother’s quilting frame descend from the ceiling to learning crochet from her grandfather at age eight, Donna has always been drawn to the world of textiles. After 40 years of quilting and 30 years of sewing for her daughter, she now dedicates her time to her favorite technique: paper piecing. Combining her experience in public school classrooms with her love for fiber arts, Donna finds her greatest reward in the "aha!" moments when her students discover the joy of a new technique. |
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