A-Leaves-Supply

For a printable (PDF file) Supply List for the
Autumn Leaves Table Runner & Placemats
Class Projects Click Here

FABRIC FOR BLOCKS
Light Fabric Background		1 yard for all blocks need for table runner & placemats
Leaf Fabric Dark/print		1 ¼ yard for all blocks needed for table runner & placemats OR a combination of Fat Quarters, Fat Eights or scraps to equal
FABRIC TO COMPLETE PROJECTS
	Table Runner Approx finished size 24 x 84 inches		Six Placemats Approx finished size 20 x 14 inches EACH
Fabric for blocks	see above		see above
Light Fabric Background	1 yard		3/4 yard
Leaf Fabric Dark/print	3/4 yard		3/4 yard
Binding	1/2 yard		1 yard
Note: There will be enough backing fabric remaining after quilting to use as binding, if desired.
Backing Fabric Each project	2 1/2 yards		2 1/2 yards
Batting 2½ yards x 90 inches

Piecing: You will need basic sewing supplies and basic sewing/quilting skills to piece the quilt top.

Piecing Note: The piecing instructions for this project are written so that you don't have to use any special piecing rulers or templates. If you would prefer to use special piecing rulers or templates to make the elongated triangles, I recommend the following:

There is more information below the templates and rulers. To go directly there Click Here

Quilting Thread: Use what every type of thread you and your machine are comfortable working with. We will be discussing thread choices in the class.

Quilting: The quilting in this quilt is going to be all FREE HAND, but you may want to draw a few registrion lines on your quilt top. You will need a marker that you are comfortable using on a quilt top. I recommend the Mark B Gone, water soluble (blue) marker on light fabrics and a Chalk O Liner with Miracle Chalk powder in it for dark fabrics. I also like using Crayola Fine Line Washable Markers which are available at all office supply stores and many grocery stores. The assumption is that this class project is going to be for your own use and that you will have complete control over the quilt once the quilting is finished. To remove the Crayola Washable Marker lines you need to wash the completed quilt with detergent and warm water.

I use the Crayola markers only on my own quilts,
NEVER, EVER on a customer quilt

Quilting Designs - Before quilting on this quilt, I recommend practicing your quilting - which can easily be done with a sheet of Plexiglas.

I highly recommend purchasing a piece of clear, 1/8 inch Plexiglas (plastic). You can find this Plexiglas at your local hardware store and it usually comes in a piece that is 18 x 24 inches. You may want to measure the width of your workspace (the space between your machines rollers, where the actual quilting is done) and then get the Plexiglas cut to that width, or slightly smaller. This can be done at most hardware stores for little or no cost. Before using the Plexiglas, take either masking or duct tape (which now comes in many different colors) and place it over the cut edges of your piece of the Plexiglas. The tape serves two purposes. 1) it protects the edges of the Plexiglas. Sometimes the edges can be a little sharp and could scratch you or the tear the quilt. 2) The tape will also make a boundary or edge around the Plexiglas. This will prevent you from drawing off the edge of the Plexiglas.

We are going to place this piece of Plexiglas directly on top of the quilt top and draw your quilting designs directly on to the Plexiglas. I like to use a Vis-à-Vis transparency marker to draw on the Plexiglas. You will be able to see the quilt through the Plexiglas and see exactly how your quilting will look when finished. NOTE: The Vis-à-Vis transparency marker wipes off of the Plexiglas but it is PERMANENT WHEN DRAWN ONTO FABRIC! Ask me how I know this! Erase the marker using a damp paper towels.

To view a brief Plexiglas Tutorial Click Here
Note: If you can view this tutorial, you will be able to view the video instructions.

Other items you may want to have on hand to make your quilting easier—Temporary quilt basting spray - any kind will work

REMEMBER, this is a FUN project! This project does not need to be perfect. World peace does not depend on perfect piecing or quilting!! This is a project “just for you” and to learn how to use your machine and quilt some new patterns and how to use them in different ways.

If you have any questions about the supplies for this project, please contact us at longarmclassroom@aol.com

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