The Lone Star quilt has long been a favorite of quilters and an advanced quilt that many are afraid to tackle because of the many bias edges and "Y" seam construction. Cyndi will walk you through designing your quilt, various options and enhancements, color selection, construction techniques and mastering "Y" seams. Prepare to be challenged, to grow, to have fun and to create a stunning master piece during this 6 week class.

Please read and ask questions before you sign up for this class!

The sample hanging in the store is an expanded and enhanced version of the Lone Star quilt. You may wish to start with a simple 8 pointed Lone star instead of adding the additional 8 points around the quilt and the inset mini stars. If you feel particularly confident and have time for homework you could do the center star with the surrounding 8 points and replace the mini stars with plain squares or another design or explore one of many variations on a Lone Star that we will explore on the first night of class.

 

Please DO NOT purchase fabrics before the first class. The fabrics listed below are an idea of what you might need.

 

In lieu of a book or pattern there is a handout pack from instructor              $5.00

Supplies for 8 pointed star beginning in the center and working out:

Fabric 1           ½ yard

Fabric 2           ½ yard

Fabric 3           5/8 yard

Fabric 4           ¾ yard

Fabric 5           7/8 yard

Fabric 6           1 yard

Background     2 ½ yards

Borders – yardage will be discussed in the first class

Supplies for 8 pointed star with additional 8 point surround:

• Fabric 1           ½ yard
• Fabric 2           ¾ yard
• Fabric 3           ¾ yard
• Fabric 4           1 yard 
• Fabric 5           1 yard
• Fabric 6           1 yard
• Background     2 ½ yards

Borders – yardage will be discussed in the first class

 

Other supplies you will need:

Clover .45 mm pins (blue headed flower pins – very thin)

¼ inch foot for your sewing machine without a guide attached to the side

Chalk marking pencil

#2 marking pencil

 

Be sure to check the accuracy of your ¼ inch seam prior to the second class

 

• Grided rulers                                                  
• Sewing machine in good working order
• neutral thread and several wound bobbins
• Rotary cutter with new blade                        
• General sewing supplies
• Freezer paper for class #3
• Colored pencils for class #1
• Design mirrors (optional) but very useful