This is a 3-session class is for Beginning Quilters, or for those wanting some Skill Refreshing and Practice! We'll work on a basic 4 Patch Block and turn it into a great showcase for your favorite fabrics using the Pat Sloan "Teach Me to Make My First Quilt" book making a Table Runner (Block size finished: 12" by 12" Finished quilt 16-1/2" by 40 - ½")

Session 1
We'll practice reading a pattern, cutting all your yardage (blocks, borders and binding) according to the directions (using the Stripology ruler). You'll practice the " seams, nesting seams, and adding borders.

Session 2
We'll make the backing, create the quilt sandwich for your topper. During class you will be able to quilt your project, square it up, start the binding process.

Session 3
Complete all phases of the binding using your machine (no hand sewing!!)

Materials and Supplies

• Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Make My First Quilt Book
• Sewing Machine in good working order
• Sewing/Quilting Tools from the SEWING TOOL Box List (Calico Station website link)
• *Stripology Ruler and/or a 6" by 24"ruler * preferred for class
• Rotary cutter with a FRESH blade
• 80/12 sewing machine needles
• Thread to blend or match your chosen fabric

FABRIC.... Pressed and prepared using starch, Magic Quilt Spray, Terial Magic, or spray sizing

Fabric Requirements:

All fabric is based on 42: wide fabric

¼ yd of a light print fabric (fabric a)

¼ yd medium to dark print fabric (fabric b)

5/8 yd coordinating fabric for borders and binding (fabric c)

1 - 3/8 yd fabric for backing

27" by 45" piece of batting