Supply Lists

CIRCULAR BORDERS

3 Hour Class - Intermediate Level

In this 1/2 day class, students will be introduced to circular border design.  The class emphasizes drafting

techniques. No sewing involved.

Stellar Journey Book - will be available for purchase in class

Compass (with extender bar) - Available from Gail Garber

4" square ruler

18" or longer ruler

Mechanical Pencil

Good Eraser

2 sheets Large Paper (11" x 17" or larger - may be freezer paper)

CIRCULAR BORDERS
6 Hour Class - Intermediate Level

In this full day class, students will be introduced to circular border design in the morning.  The class emphasizes drafting

techniques. During the afternoon, students will learn paper foundation piecing techniques as it relates to these designs

Stellar Journey Book - will be available for purchase in class

Compass (with extender bar) - Available from Gail Garber

4" square ruler

18" or longer ruler

Mechanical pencil

Good Eraser

Large Paper (2 sheets)

Basic Sewing Supplies

Fabric and Paper Scissors

Rotary Cutting Equipment

Sewing Machine

Freezer Paper

1 yard total of assorted scrap fabrics

2 yard background fabric

Neutral Color Thread

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six

foot tables with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension

cords to provide power to each sewing machine and iron.

This class will focus on design in the morning. Therefore, students will not use sewing machines until the afternoon. 

MARINER'S COMPASS MATERIALS LIST
6 Hour Class - Intermediate Level

The Mariner's compass pattern, and all circle patterns are remarkably easy to draft and stitch. This class will enable

you to draft and piece any size compass in the future. You will practice drafting in the morning. Creating variations of

the standard compass will be explained, such as extended points. Once you feel comfortable with the drafting, Gail

will provide ready-made templates for a sixteen points 14" compass, which can be finished as a 16" block or a

20-24" wall-hanging. 

1 yd. focus fabric

1 yd. background fabric

1/2 yd. dark fabric for primary points

1/4 yd. medium fabric for secondary points

Large paper (may be freezer paper)

Compass

18" C-thru ruler

Mechanical pencil plus 2 colored pencils

Good Eraser

Freezer Paper

Fabric and Paper Scissors

Sewing machine

Basic sewing supplies

Neutral Color Thread

Rotary cutting equipment

Optional: Mariner's Compass Book by Judy Mathieson

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six

foot tables with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension

cords to provide power to each sewing machine and iron.

COLOR IN QUILTING
3 Hour Class - All Levels

Is color choice difficult for you? In this 1/2 day class, we will explore simple color theory as it relates to quilting.  The

class will begin with a short lecture on what makes an effective quilt, combining design, color, texture, and value.

Students will then work through a variety of exercises which will stretch the imagination. No sewing involved.

There is a $7.00 kit fee for this class. This must be paid at the time of the class.

Glue Stick

Scissors

4" square ruler

Rotary cutter and small cutting mat

THE GOOSE IS LOOSE
6 hour Class - Intermediate Level

In this interpretive, design oriented class, students will explore free-form flying geese which are easily stitched using
paper foundation piecing techniques. These are the techniques that I used to create the background and wild goose strips
in my recent quilts. This class will focus on creating, drafting and stitching original designs. You will create a custom piece
of fabric which can form the base fabric for a unique jacket or a contemporary wall quilt. 

Stellar Journeys - will be available for purchase in class

1 yard background fabric

1 yard contrasting background fabric (this will be used behind the geese)

1 yard assorted scraps for geese

Large paper for drafting (17" x 22")(this may be freezer paper)

Freezer paper

18" or 24" flexible curve - available for purchase from Gail Garber

Compass (bring a good drafting compass with an extender bar, if possible) - available for purchase from Gail Garber

Mechanical Pencil

Fabric and Paper Scissors

18" see-thru ruler

4" square ruler

Neutral color thread

Sewing machine

Rotary cutting equipment

Basic sewing supplies

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six foot

tables with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension cords to

provide power to each sewing machine and iron.

This class will focus on design in the morning. Therefore, students will not use sewing machines until the afternoon.

HEXAGONAL STARS - A DESIGNER=S DELIGHT
6 Hour Class - All Levels

Pattern - $6.00 (must be paid at time of class)

Rotary cutting equipment

Sewing machine

Basic sewing supplies

Fabric and Paper Scissors

Colored pens or pencils

Neutral color thread

We will explore several different designs, all of which can be created using a single block. Bring an

assortment of fabrics in addition to those listed below to allow yourself more creative freedom. This

project will be paper foundation pieced and the pattern includes the paper foundation piecing sheets.

1 yd. each of two different background fabrics

1/2 yd. dark print

2 yd. light/medium print

3/4 yd. medium

1 yd. dark

You will need the following later to finish your quilt:

Backing fabric - yardage will be determined by finished size of quilt top

Batting

1/2 yd. binding fabric (or more if your quilt is larger than a 36" hexagon

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six foot tables

with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension cords to provide

power to each sewing machine and iron.

SENSATIONAL STARS
6 Hour Class - Intermediate Level

Understand the process of creating your own original design star quilt. It=s simple and easy with a ruler and a compass, even for those of you who hate math. No pattern fee, but book purchase highly recommended. Books will be available for purchase in class.

You will practice drafting in the morning. Developing original star designs will be explained. Once you feel comfortable with the drafting, you will continue developing and stitching your own design. You may also select one of the patterns from the book to stitch. Paper Foundation piecing techniques are taught in this class.

The list below includes the minimum fabric requirements. I highly suggest that you bring a larger selection of fabrics to enable more creative freedom and the ability to develop a larger design. As with all quilting projects, choosing good quality fabrics will ensure easier sewing and a more successful finished product. Choose 100% cottons and prewash them before class. See you in class!

Stellar Journeys Book - available for purchase in class

1 yd. focal or print fabric

1 yd. background fabric

1/3 yd. each of 4-5 different fabrics - bring an assortment of color values and prints. If you are unsure what to bring, why bring extra! This way we can share and increase everyone=s fabric selection.

2 sheets large paper (17" x 22")

Compass & protractor (bring a good drafting compass with an extender bar) - Available for purchase from Gail Garber

18" C-thru ruler

Mechanical Pencil

Good Eraser

Freezer Paper (waxy on one side)

Fabric and Paper Scissors

Neutral Color Thread

Sewing machine

Basic sewing supplies

Rotary cutting equipment

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six foot tables with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension cords to provide power to each sewing machine and iron.

SPIRAL MIGRATIONS
12-18 Hours - 2-3 Multi-day Class - Intermediate Skill Level

Understand the process of creating your own original design star quilt. All aspects of this type of contemporary

quilt will be covered from stars, to borders to free-form flying geese. It=s simple and easy with a ruler and a compass, even

for those of you who hate math. We will begin with an inspirational slide presentation to get your creative juices flowing. Then,

move on to design and drafting and color theory.  Once you feel comfortable with the drafting, you will continue developing

and stitching your own design. Day two and three will focus on stitching techniques, and adapting your design to fit the

ever-changing quilt in progress. 

The list below includes the minimum fabric requirements. I highly suggest that you bring a larger selection of fabrics to enable more creative freedom and the ability to develop a larger design. As with all quilting projects, choosing good quality fabrics will ensure easier sewing and a more successful finished product. Choose 100% cottons and prewash them before class. See you in class!

Stellar Journeys Book - available for purchase in class

1 yd. focus fabric

1 yd. Each of two different background fabrics

1/2 yd. each of 10-20 different fabrics - bring an assortment of color values and prints.
If you are unsure what to bring, why bring extra! This way we can share and increase everyone=s fabric selection.

A pad of large drawing paper

Scotch tape

Freezer paper

Compass & protractor (bring a good drafting compass with an extender bar) - Available for purchase from Gail Garber

18" ruler

4" square ruler

Mechanical pencils (2)

Good Eraser

Fabric and Paper Scissors

Sewing machine

Basic sewing supplies

Rotary cutting equipment

Classroom Needs:
The classroom with function best if there is one iron for every 2-3 students. Classroom must be equipped with six foot tables with no more than two students to a table. Be certain that there are enough electrical outlets and extension cords to provide power to each sewing machine and iron.