My first Quilting 101 class session covered the tools and fabrics needed to make a sampler quilt (a quilt constructed of a collection of different patterned blocks).
I was limited to the fabric selection that was available in the shop where my classes were held. I could have gone else where to purchase fabrics, but I had never picked any out before for a quilt, so I decided to get the help and purchase at the store. They specialize in vintage 19th century reproduction fabrics, so that is what my sampler quilt fabrics are comprised of.
-2 darks= 1/2 yard (one dark can be the focus fabric, aka the outer border of a quilt. This will need an extra yard of fabric equaling 1 1/2 yd. for focus fabric and only 1/2 yard for other dark option.)
-2 mediums= 1/2 yard
-2 medium lights= 1/2 yard
-2 lights= 1/2 yard
-inner border= 1/4 yard (for a finished 1 in. border)
-binding= 3/8 yard
-backing= 1 1/4 yard
*They are all complimentary colors of my focus fabric (far left fabric).
*Measurements are for a small-ish sampler quilt (I will put up measurements after quilt is made).
Tools
-working sewing machine-1/4" quilting presser foot (optional if you have a marked 1/4" line on your machine)
-100% cotton thread
-6 x 24 ruler (I have this one), and a 6 x 12 ruler (I have this one)
*These can also be found at a Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael's etc.
-45 mm blade rotary cutter (like this one)
-sewing pins
-sharp scissors
-sharp seam ripper
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