Fall Retreat Supply List and Homework!

Retreat is only 5 weeks away!  Twenty-two members have registered!  Two spots are still available!  Come and join the fun!  Jill recently sent supply lists and precutting assignments!  We are all so excited!

"Trellis"

Trellis Supply List

• Machine in good working order with thread
• Basic quilting supplies: rotary cutter, rulers, seam ripper, scissors, etc.
• Trellis pattern
• Fabrics listed on pattern
• Jillily Studio appli-Glue
• Jillily Studio Poke-a-Dots
• Clover brand tailor's awl
• Clover brand 9 mm (3/8") bias tape maker
• Freezer paper 18 x 24 inches
• Paper cutting scissors
• Spray starch
• Small stencil brush size 1, 2 or 3.
• Hand sewing needles
• Thread to match appliqué fabrics
• Creative Grids small square ruler for trimming blocks (optional)

Supplies are available at Forget-Me-Not Fabrics and directly from Jill's website.

Trellis Homework

We are expected to come to class with squares cut as listed in the pattern under Cutting and Quilt Center.  Some are 3 inch squares and others are 2 1/2 inch squares.  Do not cut any of the appliqué pieces!  Reminder:  The guild's Accu-Quilter has a 2 1/2 inch strip cutter to assist in cutting the 2 1/2 inch squares.

"Overture"

This pattern gives us the choice between using wool or cotton for the appliqué.

Overture General Supply List

• Home Sweet Quilt book
• Fabrics listed in book

Supplies for Wool Appliqué:

• Freezer Paper
• Embroidery floss to match wool
• Size 7 embroidery needles
• Size 11 applique needles
• 20 seed beads
• Thimble or Jillily Studio Poke-a-Dots

Supplies for Cotton Appliqué:

• Freezer Paper
• Jillily Studio Appli-Glue
• Tailor's Awl
• Spray starch
• Stencil brush
• Size 11 applique needles
• Matching Thread
• Thimble or Jillily Poke-a-Dots

Again, supplies are available from Forget-Me-Not Fabrics or Jill's website.  Call Diana at Forget-Me-Not Fabrics if you plan to purchase your supplies locally, as she has a limited supply and is taking names to reserve supplies as they arrive.  Wool appliqué supplies are available at The Net Loft and Dotty is giving retreat participants a 10% discount!

Jill's book that contains the Overture Pattern.

Overture Homework

We are expected to come to class with our pieces cut as described in the pattern on page 26, EXCEPT, do not cut the appliqué pieces in advance.

We're so thrilled to have an instructor of Jill Finley's "Quilt Rock Star" status travel to Cordova and teach guild members new skills and techniques!  So much to look forward to and prepare for!