Template Mania: Geometrics

It’s Template Mania time! Are you looking for simple, yet intricate looking block designs?  Do you like complex looking border designs, but don’t want to spend loads of time creating them?  Join Patricia as she shows how to use simple Machine Quilting templates (aka rulers) of Hexagons, Diamonds and more to create stunning block designs.  See the change when using a 6-point vs. an 8-point design.  Discover how to create a variety of border designs from these same templates/rulers.  

3 hour hands-on workshop- teacher will provide the templates to try out. Come join me in all the fun! Please contact patricia@quiltersrule.com with any questions.

All levels- No Kit Fee!

Supplies needed

A minimum of 6 fabric sandwiches approximately 14” square

A minimum of 6 fabric sandwiches approximately 14” x 24” (please do not pin baste sandwiches nor use thick batting)

Grippy

Fabric Marking tool

Contrasting thread to the fabric sandwiches (50 wt cotton thread would be preferred)

8 point stencil grid (will have some for use in class) or rulers for marking guidelines

Supplies suggested but not necessary:

A slider to use on the machine table (super slider, Sew Slip, Glider, or other item to ease fabric moving on your table)

​Quilting Gloves if you find them helpful in free motion quilting

Notebook or artbook for notes (colored pencils might be nice, but not necessary).

Some students like to draw out designs/movement methods, others like to take photographs

Sewing Machines will be generously provided for students by BERNINA / Sewing N Vacuum Authority