Skill Level: Open to all levels

Class Dates

• Weekend Session:  Saturday, October 3 - 10:30am-12:30pm
• Daytime Session:  Fridays, October 9 + 16 - 10:30am-12:30pm

In this class, you'll create a fun patchwork appliqued ghost block completely in the hoop (ITH) on our Skyline S9 classroom embroidery machines.  Once the ghost block is finished, you'll add sashing, cornerstones, and simple envelope-style backings to turn it into a finished pillow.

Skills learned in this class include learning how to execute an in-the-hoop patchwork and applique design and creating an envelope pillow back.  Students must have taken our Sewing 101 class or have an equivalent experience level, and must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently.

Required Materials:

• (7) coordinating fabrics
  • (1) fat quarter (for the background)
  • (1) fat quarter (for cornersones; will also be used in the patchwork)
  • (4) fabric scraps for patchwork - scraps need to be at least 6" x 6" each
  • 1/3 yard of quilting cotton (for sashing + pillow back)
• (1) 14" pillow form - available to purchase soon!
• (1) spool of Mettler embroidery thread (to coordinate with patchwork fabrics)
• (1) spool of cotton or sew-all thread

Required Tools:

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