Fran's Sewing Circle News http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?rssfeed=1 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:52:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Ruler Works Class 1 http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9132 ruler foot<br /><br />sew steady table&nbsp;<br /><br />50 wt thread, one or two shades darker than your top<br /><br />bobbin with the same thread<br /><br />slider sheet - not need for the first class<br /><br />sewing machine that is capable of doing free motion quilting&nbsp;<br /><br />Class 1-<br /><br />quilt sandwich- this can be muslin on front and back with the following squares or rectangles drawn and sewn on the quilt sandwich leaving 1/4 inch between the blocks. Sew on the lines of the blocks.<br /><br />block sizes needed<br /><br />(2) 6 x 6 squares&nbsp;<br />(2) 1.5 x 24" rectangle<br />(2) 5" x 12.5" rectangle<br />(2) 8" x 4" rectangle<br />(2) 8 x 8" squares<br />(1) 1" x 26"&nbsp;<br /><br />If you need a ruler foot or templates they must be ordered 2 weeks before class.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you cut the shapes apart have at least an extra inch all around the shape Rope Bowls http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9131 4 yards of cotton braid (3/16th)<br /><br />thread that matches cotton braid<br /><br />pins<br /><br />Denim needle size 90<br /><br /><br />if adding fabric strips please bring:<br /><br />multiple 1/2" wide strips of fabric by +8 inches long (no need to be exact)<br /><br />fabric glue&nbsp;<br /><br />wonder clips<br /><br />Bring your machine along with a foot that can sew a zig zag stitch Beginning Machine Quilting http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9130 Sewing machine in good working order<br /><br />medium colored thread and bobbins<br /><br />scissors<br /><br />seam ripper<br /><br />marking pen<br /><br />pencil and paper<br /><br />12" - 18" ruler&nbsp;<br /><br />free motion foot for your machine&nbsp;<br /><br />walking foot with guides<br /><br />optional but highly recommended:<br />super slider (small)<br />machine quilting gloves<br /><br />we will supply a quilt sandwich for you to practice on&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> Hand Embroidery http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9124 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Hand Embroidery Supply List</p> <p>Instructor: Lydia King</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>-One wooden embroidery hoop (ideal size is 6 or 7&rdquo;)</p> <p>-chenille or tapestry needles size 22-24</p> <p>-scrap of fabric large enough to fit inside wooden hoop</p> <p>-spool of pearl cotton thread (any color)</p> <p>-scissors</p> <p>-ballpoint pen</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Optional: six strand embroidery floss</p> Quilt As You Go http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9123 <p><strong><span>Quilt as You Go Supply List</span></strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Keep in mind that this is a practice piece, plan your fabrics accordingly!</em></strong></p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(4)<span>&nbsp; </span>13 inch squares of fabric &ndash; for backing of quilt squares</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(2) <span>&nbsp;</span>13 inch squares of fabric &ndash; for top of quilt squares</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(12) 2 1/2&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strips of fabric &ndash; for top of quilt</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(4) 13 inch squares of batting</p> <p>For Sashing:</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(2)<span>&nbsp; </span>1&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strip of fabric</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>(1)<span>&nbsp; </span>1 1/8&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strip of fabric</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>1 &frac14;&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strip of fabric</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>1 &frac12;&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strip of fabric</p> <p><span><span>o<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>2&rdquo; by 13&rdquo; strip of fabric</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>12 &frac12; inch square ruler</p> <p>Walking foot</p> <p>Blind hem foot &ndash; Viking is the D foot and Brother is the R foot</p> <p>Sewing machine in good running condition<span>&nbsp; </span></p> <p>Rotary cutter, mat, straight pins, Thread, scissors, Frixion pen</p> Try Quilting- Table Runner http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9122 <p><strong>Try Quilting: Table Runner</strong></p> <p>All supplies are available at Fran&rsquo;s Sewing Circle at a 15% discount, unless specifically noted.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Teacher:</strong> Andrea Anderson or Mary Ann Contri</p> <p><strong><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Supplies Needed<span>&nbsp; </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Frame Up Pattern</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Thread</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>1/4" machine foot</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>walking foot is optional but recommended,</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>ruler</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>rotary cutter</li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>pins</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Fabric Requirements:<span>&nbsp; </span>Quilt fabric only &ndash; No Home Dec Fabric</strong></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Center fabric and corner stones:<span>&nbsp; </span>1/4 yd<span>&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Inner border: 1/8 yd<span>&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Outer border and binding: 3/8 yd<span>&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Backing: 1/2 yd<span>&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>Batting:<span>&nbsp; </span>18&rdquo; x 42"</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pre class preparation<em>:</em></strong></p> <p><em><span>Please purchase all supplies prior to class start date</span></em></p> Beginning Quilting- Cherish Quilt http://www.franssewingcircle.comhttps://www.franssewingcircle.com/modules/news.htm?newsId=9121 <p><strong>Beginning Quilting 101 </strong></p> <p>All supplies are available at Fran&rsquo;s Sewing Circle at a 15% discount, unless specifically noted.</p> <p><strong>Teacher:</strong> Andrea Anderson or Mary Ann Contri</p> <p><strong>Supplies needed:</strong></p> <p>Cherish quilt pattern</p> <p>6 Fat Quarters</p> <p>&frac34; yard Theme Fabric</p> <p>&frac12; yard Binding</p> <p>1 &frac34; yards Backing</p> <p>Crib size batting</p> <p>Thread to match (light grey works well)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other Supplies:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Rotary cutter, ruler &amp; mat</p> <p>Pins</p> <p>Safety pins (~70)</p> <p>Walking foot (if you have one)</p> <p>&frac14;&rdquo; foot or the ability to move your needle to the right</p> <p>Sewing machine (yes you will need it the first class)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pre class preparation:</strong></p> <p><em>Please purchase all supplies needed for class prior to class start date. </em></p>