Basic Machine Quilting
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Basic Machine Quilting



114: Basic Machine Quilting 

Learn how to use a walking foot for straight stitch machine quilting - an easy way to add stitching to your quilt top. Straight stitching combinations make beautiful designs for your quilts.

Instructor: Marsha Bray

Level: Beginner

Fee: $45

Please note: This class requires preparing your fabric AT HOME before class to save time and focus on stitching. You must also bring a walking foot that fits your sewing machine.


Fabric and Supplies

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Backing fabric: 34 x 34 inches, light fabric such as muslin, cream or tone on tone.

Batting: Low loft cotton or polyester 36 x 36 inches. Please purchase at the Quilted Fox so you have the right batting.

Fabric for top:  9 (nine) 10.5-inch squares - muslin, cream or white tone-on-tone - 1 yard of fabric total

* Sew the squares into a nine-patch grid quilt top as your practice piece. Press the seams to one side. Bring your quilt top, batting and backing to class WITHOUT basting.

Pattern: Provided

Project supplies:
  • Ruler - 1 x 12 inches 
  • Sewing machine in good working order, cord, manual and foot pedal.
  • New machine needle size 70 or 80
  • REQUIRED: Walking foot to fit your sewing machine. An open toe walking foot is best but bring what you have. You must have a walking foot.
  • Safety pins - 50 1-inch long
  • Quilter's gloves (if you already have them)

Basic Sewing Supplies

  • Scissors, seam ripper, empty bobbiins, extra machine needles, marking pencil. 
  • Thread - 50 weight or thinner in a color that will contrast with the light quilt top fabric, ie. dark brown, navy, red or black.
  • Bobbins filled with a contrasting color from the quilt top thread. For example, if your top thead is block, bring a bobbin with red thread. 
 
Other supplies: Please bring paper and pen for notes.
Questions? Call 314-993-1181
Email: info@quiltedfox.com
Shop Hours:
Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Central Time)

314-993-1181
2055 Craigshire Road
Suite 205
St. Louis, MO 63146

Enter the building through the Main Entrance and find us at the top of a short staircase.
Handicapped accessible parking and entrance with an elevator to the second floor is at the south side (left hand side as you face the front of the building) of the building.

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Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details:
Instructor: Marsha Bray
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.

Contact Us

  • Store Hours:
  • Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Central Time)
  • Address: 2055 Craigshire Road Suite #205 St. Louis, MO 63146
  • Call Us: 314-993-1181
  • Email Us: info@quiltedfox.com

Building Entry

  • You will enter the building through the Main Entrance and find us at the top of a short staircase.
    Handicapped accessible parking and entrance with an elevator to the second floor is at the south side (left hand side as you face the front of the building) of the building.