Urban Folk Sampler Quilt

You will need:

• A selection of fat quarters or half metres of a range of colours and mixed prints and textured plains.
• Gilli started with a basic group of colours drawn from traditional Amish quilts: aubergine, mid grey, fuchsia, apple green, yellow ochre, teal blue and beige, plus a modern floral fabric which had all of these colours in it. She then collected variations on these colours – a lighter grey, a deeper maroon, lime green, magenta, orange, turquoise, etc.
• Any combinations will work, but keep any strong patterns to a minimum in this quilt, to show off the shapes and applique stitching
• Threads – rayons, plain cottons, etc. in a variety of colours to match and contrast. Standard weights, 40 – 50wt.
• Thread for piecing, to blend with the colour scheme: mid-grey or taupe work well. 50 – 60wt.
• Stitch’n’Tear
• Bondaweb

Eventually you will need wadding, border and backing materials. The measurement for these will be provided in class.

And don't forget your basic sewing equipment, to include:

• Rotary cutter
• Quilting ruler
• Cutting mat (we do have a small amount number of mats to for you to use but bringing your own may save you waiting)
• Scissors
• Pins
• Fabric marker
• Bobbin

Husqvarna owners may also wish to bring the following:

• Green bobbin (these can be purchased individually in the shop)
• 1/4” piecing foot
• Open toe appliqué foot
• Walking foot
• Free motion spring foot

All of the above items can be purchased from Coles Sewing Centre with a 10% discount in the shop for class attendees!