Quilt Wellington Symposium 2009 - Needs List

Class SNICSU2 Machine Appliqué Flower Basket  2 days    $270  Tutor Sue Nickels  Kitset: None   Skill Level Confident Beginner/Intermediate  Needs List General Sewing Supplies Sewing Machine- Blanket stitch used, zigzag may work as an option. Don't forget your foot pedal and power cord! Open Toe Appliqué Foot- a must for machine appliqué Darning Foot- use for surface embellishments Small Scissors- good for precise cutting of small appliqué pieces Paper Backed Fusible Web- 2 yards, lightweight (Sue uses Lite Steam a Seam) Spray Starch Extension cord Optional- extra light, small cushion for height Basic Sewing Supplies- pencil, needle, pins, etc. Fabric: 100% cotton, pre-washed and pressed Block background- 2/3 yard. Cut a 20" square and spray starch before coming to class to save time. Bring remaining background fabric to use for practice. For Appliqué: 8-10 fat quarters of assorted coordinating prints and/or solids.    Bias Stems and Leaf Appliqués- ½ yard Bias Branches- 1 fat eighth Dogtooth border- 3/8 yard Binding- 3/8 yard Backing- 1 yard  Batting- 32" x 32" square   Outer Border- 7/8 yard (28" x 28" square)  Thread: colors to coordinate with appliqué fabric Sue's favorite for machine appliqué include 50 weight and 40 weight cotton threads.