BEGINNING RULER WORK
WHAT THE CLASS COVERS:
- Setting up your machine for Ruler Foot Quilting
- Why, when, and how to adjust the Ruler Foot
- Discussing the differences between various Rulers and Templates and their uses
- Using the Speed Control and foot pedal to “regulate” your speed for more even stitches
- How to hold the fabric and ruler as you quilt
- Practicing stitching straight lines and curves with the Arc Ruler
- Understanding reference lines on the rulers/templates and how to use them
- Working 2-3 designs on a quilt sandwich
Once you master the basics of how to use the rulers and templates – you’ll be quilting your quilts on your domestic machine in no time at all!
This is Class 1 of 5 Ruler Work and Quilting Feet Basics classes we offer here at Cynthia’s,
culminating in a final brainstorming class where you can bring YOUR quilt in and we’ll discuss options
for quilting it using any/all of the techniques that have been taught in the five classes.
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 minutes early in order to have your machine set up and supplies ready to start promptly at 10.(We have a LOT to cover and will not be able to back track to catch you up if you are late.)
SUPPLIES LIST:
• 18” x 21” Fat Quarter sandwich (plain light or medium-colored fabric – or a print that is not busy)
• Contrasting 40 or 50 weight quality (i.e. NOT old) thread that will show well on FQ sandwich
• Full Bobbin of thread (same kind as top thread) that will show well on back side of FQ sandwich
• Sewing Machine and Extension table for your machine (a MUST)
• Ruler Foot (Westalee or one custom-made for your machine)
• Westalee 12” Arc Template (this template is 6” long) – for your machine (high or low shank)
• Stable Tape for back of template (this comes in the package with the Arc Template)
• Westalee Spacing Gauge
• #14 Topstitch needle (Janome and Elna machines need Janome Purple top or Red top needle)
Bring extra needle in case one breaks
• Machinger (or other brand) Quilting Gloves (optional, but very helpful)
• Grid Glider (12 x 20 green for larger machines/extension tables or the smaller 11 x 14 peach-colored
grid glider for smaller machines/smaller extension tables) OR Supreme Super Slider
• Curved tweezers (for pulling up bobbin thread)
• 24” ruler for marking fabric
• Westalee 8.5” 8-Point Cross Hair Square Ruler (optional)
• Frixion pen or Chaco marker that contrasts well with your fabric – or Herra marker
• Screwdriver for your machine
• Seam Ripper
• Scissors (snips) for cutting thread
• Pencil for taking notes (we supply the lesson plan)
Cynthia’s carries all items (except fabric and batting) – although they may be in limited supply – so purchase or order them quickly so you’ll have them in time for the class.
Cynthia’s only carries packages of Frixion type pens – no singles. The Quilt Basket carries single pens.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Need to have general knowledge of using your machine and setting up for free motion quilting. |
| Instructor: | Deb Ewing |
| Instructor Bio: | Deb Ewing brings a wonderful background in sewing to our staff at Cynthia's of Bend. She started sewing in her teens - making her school clothes. As a young mom and wife, she sewed for her family and home. Her professional background is research, writing, and teaching computer curriculum for Boeing, and she has carried that love of research and teaching into her sewing and quilting life. She worked in the shop here at Cynthia's in from 2019 through 2021 - and couldn't get enough of learning all the machines and what they could do! Deb always had a love for teaching and transitioned from an sales associate to educator here at Cynthia's. |
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