Dear Jane returns to Manhattan! Now is your chance to start this masterpiece quilt, or get back to work on your quilt in progress. Based on Jane Stickles iconic 1863 sampler quilt, Dear Jane is a great way to learn a variety of techniques by making these addictive little blocks. Some of the techniques covered will include: hand piecing, basic machine piecing, foundation piecing, and hand applique. Join us for support and inspiration!
Dear Jane Club workshops will be held once a month. Attend one or all, it’s up to you! Classes are purchased individually. More dates on the way!
Instructor:Diane Schneck
required supplies (available for purchase at our shop):
Book:Dear Jane: The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quiltby Brenda Papadakis,Scissors for fabric & paper, small embroidery scissors,Seam Ripper,Rotary Cutter,Acrylic Ruler (6 1/2 Square),2 Pencil or Mechanical pencil,Hand sewing needles(Dianelikes Size 9 Clover GoldEye Appliqu Needles),100% Cotton Thread in neutral colors for handpiecing,Fine Pins,pencil for marking dark fabric (silver, yellow or white),Freezer paper,Glue Stick (any kind),6 Small flat ruler for drafting – not for rotary cutting
Fabric –100% Cotton Fabric recommended – Your choice of solids, prints, or batik. You can discuss fabrics in more depth in class. Bring two quarter yards of contrasting fabric to your first class.
Additional optional supplies needed for specific techniques (such as Appliqu and Foundation Piecing) will be discussed in class, including:
6 Add-A-Quarter Ruler (for foundation piecing)
Dear Jane Acrylic Templates (includes Dear Jane Triangle and Square rulers with easy to read big numbers and built in 1/4 in seam allowance).
Tracing paper,Clover White Marking Pen,Hand quilting thread
Time: 6-8pm
