All levels
with some knowledge of machine sewing required
General
Sewing machine
with instruction book, all cords, feet, etc. and extension cord
Scissors,
both paper and fabric
Iron-on
tearaway stabilizer or freezer paper
Fine line
permanent marker
Straight pins
Pencil
Paper sack
for trash
Tape to
attach sack to table
MINIMUM
Fabric requirements
Four 14"
(35cm) fabric squares in solid colors or small prints.
Two
12" (30cm) square (approx.) of a sheer fabric ( tulle, chiffon,
organza, netting, etc.) that shows up when placed on top of your fabrics
One
14" (35 cm) square of cotton batting
SEWING
MACHINE NEEDLES
#90/14
Topstitch,; #90/14 or #80/12 Metallica; or #90/14 or #80/12 Metafil
#70/10 or
#80/12 Microtex, Jeans/Denim, or Universal
THREADS
Regular cotton
sewing thread to match fabrics
The Bottom
Line, Tru-Sew, Metrolene, Sew-Bob, or YLI Bobbin & Lingerie.
These are very fine synthetic threads for the bobbin. Do not get
Sulky Bobbin Lite.
40 wt.
Rayon, polyester or acrylic, any color
Sulky,
Madeira, Superior, Yenmet, Mettler or YLI metallic
Sulky
Invisible or Superior MonoPoly monofilament thread in clear
Heavy
bobbin thread, such as Razzle Dazzle, Décor, Designer 6,
Glamour, Candlelight, perle cotton #5 or #8, or Pearl Crown Rayon
Yarn or
trim to couch
Any other
threads you want to play with
Thread and
needle kits are available at Superior Threads,
www.superiorthreads.com. Wholesale rates available for shops.
OPTIONAL
BUT VERY HELPFUL
THREADPLAY by
Libby Lehman (reprinted by Quilter's Resource 2006)
Temporary
spray adhesive, such as 505, Sulky Temporary, Sullivan's Quilt
Basting Spray, or KK 2000