Pre-cutting the fabrics is a mandatory requirement prior to taking this course. Please begin preparing for class at least 1-WEEK prior to the class to make sure that you are able to get familiar with your pattern and complete the pre-cutting before hand. It is important that you have your pre-class cutting completed. If this step is not completed, you will have a very difficult time keeping up and participating in the instruction. We recommend reading through your entire pattern before beginning.

Fabric Selection: Choose 24 batik fat quarters, 12 bright textured batiks, ranging from light to medium and 12 dark textured batiks, ranging from medium to dark.

Preparing the Template Sheets and Foundation Papers: Please refer to and follow the instructions under‘Preparing your Papers and Templates’ on page 2 of your pattern.

Cutting Instructions: Please read through ‘Cutting Instructions’ on page 2 & 3 of your pattern before beginning the steps below. We recommend checking our website for pattern corrections before you begin cutting your fabric. Note: After the cutting is completed please make sure all of the Template Sheets, Foundation Sheets, and fabric pieces are placed in the correct bags before coming to class!

Stacking and Cutting out your Fabric:

• Complete the instructions under Stacking and Cutting out your Fabric on page 2 of your pattern.

Stacking and Cutting out your Fabric Continued:

• Complete steps 1 – 5 on page 3 of your pattern under Stacking and Cutting out your Fabric. Clip pieces together using large paper clips or binder clips and place in the Bags specified. Do not subcut the Template sheets as Judy will demonstrate this in class!

The following items will be used in class:

Sewing Machine with a quarter-inch foot and Accessories
Steam Iron
Ironing Board
One piece of Template Plastic (3″ by 12″ piece)
12″ Add-a-quarter rulerPurple Thang (optional)
6″ by 12″ ruler
Medium size cutting mat (18″ by 24″)
Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm
New rotary blade
Size 70 needles (Microtex recommended)
Scissors
Seam ripper
Surge protectors
Extension cords
Fabric glue UHU stic
Glue Pen (Fons and Porter, Sewline, or Avery recommended)
High quality cotton sewing thread
Flower pins
Scotch Tape
Large Ziploc Bags
Stapler
Binder Clips (Medium)
Large Paper Clips

If you have any questions regarding this class, please contact your instructor directly. Contact information for Judy and her Certified Instructors is available on our website at http://quiltworx.com. Please include your correct email address, phone number, and name. You may also want to check out our website www.quiltworx.com and our facebook page quiltworx.com prior to selecting fabrics. There are many samples, slide shows, and color-changing quilts available for you to enjoy. We also have corrections and helpful hints posted for most of the patterns we have published.

Judy Niemeyer and the Certified Instructors