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4112 S College Ave, Suite 112,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Between Chili House & Hobby Lobby

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Sat:  9am - 3pm
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Twister - just the beginning!



Session 1:  Make the grid

Session 2:  cut the blocks from the grid and sew back together, add border (optional)

Session 3:  Quilting & binding

 

Supplies:

For Class 1:

  •       Sewing machine in good working order with power cord & foot control
  •       ¼” piecing foot
  •       NEW 80/12 universal needle
  •       50 weight thread to match your fabric choice
  •       Pre-cut prior to class 1: 40 squares: 6 ½” x 6 ½” – use 10-15 different fabrics (this will be the heart)
  •       Pre-cut prior to class 1:  1.5 yards background fabric cut into 50 squares:  6 ½” x 6 ½” - of background fabric
  •       Iron & pressing mat – (we will have some to share in the classroom)
  •       Best-press – highly recommended

For Class 2:

  •       Sewing machine in good working order with power cord & foot control
  •       ¼” piecing foot
  •       NEW 80/12 universal needle
  •       50 weight thread to match your fabric choice
  •       28 or 45mm rotary cutter with NEW blade
  •       Iron & pressing mat – (we will have some to share in the classroom)
  •       Cutting mat (we will have some to share in the classroom)
  •       6 Twister Tool – we will be using the MIDI size:
    Twister tool comes in 6 sizes:
Itty Bitty for 2-1/2" squares or mini charm packs (replaces Itty Bitty Primitive Pinwheel)
Tiny for 3-1/2" squares (replaces Primitive Pinwheel)
Mini for 2-1/2" strips or 4-1/2" squares
Lil' for 5" squares or charm packs
Midi for 6-1/2" squares 
Twister for 10" squares or layer cakes

For Class 3:

  •       Sewing machine in good working order with power cord & foot control
  •       ¼” piecing foot
  •       Walkiing (dual-feed) foot recommended 
  •       NEW 80/12 universal needle
  •       50 weight thread to match your fabric choice
  •       Backing fabric:  65” x 65” – if your fabric is 40-44” wide, you will need to cut and sew them together prior to class 3.
  •       Batting:  65” x 65” cotton or bamboo quality batting
  •       Thread to use for quilting:  50 weight thread (make a matching bobbin prior to class)
  •       505 spray adhesive
  •       28 or 45mm rotary cutter with NEW blade
  •       Iron & pressing mat – (we will have some to share in the classroom)
  •       Cutting mat (we will have some to share in the classroom)




 

 

Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Confident Beginner
Materials Included:
handouts will be provided
Requirements:
Signup Required
Instructor Name:
Melissa Mangan

Twister - just the beginning!

Cost:
$ 65.00
Plus supplies