Sunshine on My Shoulders Paper Piecing (Intermediate)
Sunshine on My Shoulders is a vibrant foundation paper-pieced quilt pattern from Quiltworx that utilizes the Daisy Delight collection.
In this class you will learn:
- 8 point LeMoyne Star blocks
- Deco Swag border blocks
- Vector Star blocks
- Cutting of smart corners
- Curved piecing
- Cutting and preparation of foundation papers
- Pressing directions
Supplies/Tools needed for this course:
- Sunshine on My Shoulder pattern
- kit (optional) or fabric
- Sewing machine with 1/4" foot and open toe foot
- 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
- 18" Add-A-Quarter Ruler (not the Add-A-Quarter Plus)
- Washout fabric glue stick (SewLine, Fons & Porter, etc.)
- .55mm Flower Head or .5mm 1½" Glass Head Pins (nice long shanks) (Magic Pins Quilting Fine 100ct - 766152219577)
- Purple Thang
- Size 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing needles
- Martelli Pin Point Tweezers PT-05 - 641453070068
- Gallon-sized ZipLoc-type bags
- Washi, masking or painter's tape
- Basic sewing supplies (Start To Sew Kit - 072879111293)
- Scissors for paper cutting
- Sharpie (NOT extra fine point)
- Highlighter
- Pen or pencil
- Small Post-it Notes
- Invisible tape (non-glossy type)
- Jumbo vinyl coated paper clips (Seams Sew Me Jumbo Number Clips - 679628903583)
- Your choice of Best Press, Terial Magic or Flatter (Best Press Spray Starch Citrus Grove 16oz, Terial Magic 16oz Spray Bottle - 870538006405, bethsquiltingquarters.com/iishop?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=flatter&image=Search)
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| 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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cost is for class only and is for all three days together
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.