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Mariner's Star Block Class with Diane Califano



Class objective: To teach students how to sew a Mariner's Star quilt block using the paper piecing method including:

  • estimating the size to cut your fabric pieces
  • understanding the sequence of sewing pieces onto the pattern
  • learning how to position fabric on the pattern to ensure a proper fit

 Students need to bring Basic Sewing and Cutting Supplies including:

  • Sewing Machine, with power cord and pedal, needles, bobbins, and an open toe foot (optional but preferred)
  • Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
  • 1/2" Slotted Cutting Ruler (optional)
  • Iron and Pressing Mat
  • Thread in a neutral color for piecing
  • Scissors
  • Pencil, or marking tool
  • Pins
  • Seam Ripper

 Fabric requirements: For making 1 paper pieced stars, assuming a 42" width of fabric. (Or you could just use a fat quarter for each color.)

  • 6" off white
  • 4" light red
  • 4" medium red
  • 3" light gold
  • 3" medium gold
  • 3" light blue
  • 3" medium blue
  • 6" dark blue
 

 Fabric requirements: For finishing the entire quilt.

  • 2 1/4 yards off white
  • 1/2 yard light red
  • 5/8 yard medium red
  • 3/8 yard light gold
  • 1 7/8 yards medium gold
  • 1 yard light blue
  • 1 yard medium blue
  • 3/4 yard dark blue
 

Class Kit includes ($5.00 fee paid to the teacher at class):

  • Paper Piecing Patterns to complete one star.
  • Directions on how to paper piece.

Finished star block size 12" square. Class sample project can be nicely finished into a small wall hanging or table mat; or incorporated into overall quilt. Pattern available to finish out as a 66" x 66" Quilt (optional, additional $10.00 fee paid to the teacher).



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Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Confident Beginner and Up
Instructor Name:
Diane Califano
Instructor Bio:
Diane Califano

Mariner's Star Block Class with Diane Califano

Cost:
$ 50.00

Contact Us:

Phone: 410-381-0695
Address:  9691 Gerwig Lane Suilte G
                 Columbia MD 21046
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