Skill Level:  Intermediate

Learn the folded star technique in this class! The construction of this hot pad is done by folding and layering fabrics in a specific arrangement to achieve the beautiful star design, hence its name! This project is a great way to use up your scraps or to utilize a fat quarter bundle you've been saving for a special project. It's also a great class for practicing your binding skills.

This class is suitable for intermediate level students who have prior quilting experience and can confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently. Graduates of our Quilting 101 course are encouraged to give this project a try.

Required Materials - Large, Patchwork Bow:

• (1) Pattern: Fancy Folded Star Potholder by Not Only Quilts for Moda -this pattern is a free online tutorial, please print a copy so you can follow along in class and make notes
• (4 to 7) fat quarters for star (if using less than 7, you will repeat fabrics in the star)
• (1) fat quarter for the background
• 1/2 yard backing + binding fabric
• 12" square of batting
  
• (1) spool of coordinating thread in a neutral color to match the star fabric

Required Tools:

• fabric scissors or rotary cutter + acrylic ruler
  
• seam ripper
• Clover Hot Ruler
• pins and/or wonder clips
  
• chalk and/or frixion marker