Pine Tree Stars
Yardage Amounts

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For the Pine Tree Stars Supply List - pdf file Click Here

The Pine Tree Star Quilt has 4 project sizes -

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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.

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Quilting

Thread - we will be using a few different threads for this project.

Background Fabric Quilting -  we want this quilting to "disappear" and not be noticeable. I highly recommend a thread that matches the background fabric. 

Tree Quilting - green or variegated green thread for the tree quilting. If you don't have a variegated thread, use a green thread that matches most of your tree fabrics.

Trunk Quilting - brown or brown variegated thread 

Star Quilting - yellow solid or a gold thread. You could use a metallic thread, but you may have problems with thread breakage. I recommend a high sheen poly thread in a "gold metallic" color.

Thread Embellishing - we will be using most of the colors or threads above but will will be adding more basic colors. This will be discussed in the class.

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Markers

When we do the "thread embellishments" on this quilt, we will be using markers to make "guide lines".

I recommend using the fine point Crayola Washable Markers. These markers will disappear after you wash the quilt with warm water and detergent. The marker will NOT disappear with water ONLY.

I would strongly recommend purchasing a new package of the Crayola Washable Markers for this project. We are going to be using several different color of markers when working on this quilt.

 

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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 accidently 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 $15) 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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