Autumn Leaves Table Runner & Placemats
Yardage Amounts

To view the Autumn Leaves Fabric Requirements
in a pdf file Click Here

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Short Table Runner
Approximate finished size 24 x 52 inches

Long Table Runner
Approximate finished size 24 x 84 inches

Place Mats Before Quilting
40 x 41 inches

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Other things you will need to complete
the class project

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Piecing

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

The piecing instructions use the Stitch and Flip method of Half Square Triangles (HST's) and Half Rectangle Triangles (HRT's).

Below are piecing templates that work VERY well to make the HST's and HRT's.  I prefer to use these templates when making these units.

These templates should be available at your local quilt shop or through Amazon.

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Quilting

Thread - Use whatever thread works in your quilting machine.

This is a nature themed project and you can use whatever thread colors you want! Variegated threads look great on the leaves.

Use as many colors of thread as you want!

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Optional Thread Painting Supplies

Piecing Plastic

We are going to need a small piece of piecing plastic or another material to make a quilting pattern.

You will need a piece of this material that is about 5 x 7 inches.

You will receive the pattern and other instructions before the class begins.

You can find this plastic at quilt shops and fabric stores. I prefer the Dritz Heavy Duty Template Plastic as shown in the photo above.

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Marking Pens

I prefer the Fine Point Crayola Washable Markers.

Note - to remove the marker, the quilt MUST be washed in warm water, with detergent, in a washing machine.

To view these markers at Staples.com Click Here

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Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer

My preferred method of marking for the thread painting is using markers (see above) but, if your borders are a dark-ish fabric, and you have problems seeing your markings, here is an alternative.

I use Solvy, which is a water soluble stabilizer and made by Sulky. You should find this at most quilt shops or online.

To view Solvy on Amazon.com Click Here

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Plexiglas for Quilting Designs

If you would like to practice your quilting before stitching, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get a piece of clear Plexiglas that will fit in the workspace of your quilting machine. (Plexiglas of this size should be about $15 or less.)

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 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.

For a FREE video on how the Plexiglas works Click Here

You will then use markers - I recommend the Vis-a-Vis markers, available at all "big box" office supply stores, for marking on the Plexiglas. (Note: the Vis-a-Vis markers usually have 5 in a package and cost less than $10.) The marker is removed using a damp paper towel. See below left.

For marking on Plexiglas on top of dark fabric, I have found that the Expo Bright Markers work very well. See below right.

Both of these markers can be purchased in major office supply stores such as Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc. They can also be purchased online.

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REMEMBER this is a LEARNING project! This project does not need to be perfect. World peace does not depend on perfect piecing or quilting!!

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