A Good Beginning – IESSIE STEENBERG
SIZE: 54cm x 70cm
TECHNIQUES
This is a quilt specifically designed to introduce and teach various quilting techniqques to beginner quilters. The different methods and techniques will be combined into one quilt demonstrating the following :
Block 1: Hand piecing and,
Hand applique
Block 2: How to stich curves
Block 3: The use of triangles
Block 4: How to do paper piecing
Block 5: Creating a 3D block
Block 6: Strip piecing and,
How to use applique paper in an applique with blanket stitch
Machine equipment:
· Sewing machine
· ¼” pressure foot
· Medium grey cotton thread
· Universal machine needle – 80/12
· Hand needle – selfthreading
· Hand needles – Embroidery no 9
· Pair of small scissors – sharp
· Cutting mat
· Ruller - 12” x 6”
· Rotary cutter with a new blade
Sewing equipment:
o Fabric: You can pick your own colour combination, I am just revering to mine to help you to follow my instructions.
- Beidge (light) – ¼m
- Green ( light medium) – ¾m
- Red (dark medium) – ¼m
- Black (dark) – ¼m
o Applique paper A4 size