Description
Christmas Appliqué Block — Part 1 of 2
Date: Thursday, November 5th
Time: 10:30am – 2:00pm
Price: $25
Instructor: Kathy Smith
Location: Universal City
About This Class
Beginner Friendly! Get a head start on your holiday sewing and learn something new about your machine along the way! In this class you’ll use an AccuQuilt Holiday die to cut beautiful Christmas tree shapes that you’ll fuse and appliqué onto a center block — all while exploring the built-in appliqué and decorative stitches on your own sewing machine. The finished block will be used as the centerpiece for the Christmas Table Runner class the following week. Come for the skills, stay for the holiday spirit!
Skills Learned: Machine Appliqué, Decorative Stitching, Fusible Techniques
Please note: Kathy will provide the AccuQuilt Holiday die in class — no need to bring your own!
This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 is the Christmas Table Runner class on November 12th.
Supply List
- Machine/Foot Pedal, Power Cord/Manual
- Standard Presser Foot or Open Toe Foot
- 70/10 or 80/12 Universal Needle
- 40wt Decorative Thread (to contrast or coordinate with appliqué trees)
- White Embroidery Bobbin Thread
- Scissors & Snips
- Non-Permanent Fabric Marking Pen
- Rotary Cutter & Sharp Blade
- Quilting Ruler & Quilter’s Square
- 12" Square Background Fabric (heavily starched and pressed)
- (4) 5½" x 6" Pieces Appliqué Tree Fabric (pressed)
- 12" Square Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex or similar)
- Heat-n-Bond Lite (cut into (4) 5½" x 6" pieces)
- 12" Square Lightweight Tear Away Stabilizer
- Cutting Mat (optional — available in classroom)
- Iron & Pressing Mat (optional — available in classroom)
Class Prep
Please complete the following steps prior to arriving to class:
- Heavily starch your background fabric and cut to 12" square.
- Fuse Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex interfacing to the back of your 12" background fabric square.
- Press your appliqué tree fabrics and cut each to 5½" x 6" — you will need 4 pieces total.
- Cut your Heat-n-Bond Lite into (4) 5½" x 6" pieces and fuse to the back of each appliqué fabric piece. Do not remove the paper backing.
Remember to Shop at Grome’s in Person for your Class Supplies and receive a 15% discount on all your notions and fabric purchases! Just let them know you’re taking the Christmas Appliqué Block Class at the front counter.
If you choose to bring a drink and snacks, please remember to be respectful of others and avoid common allergy products such as peanuts or spicy peppers, as well as keeping your drink in a closed lid container.