CLASS DESCRIPTION - BRING ON THE BOBBIN
Learn how to use your bobbin to stitch bold, decorative designs and
patterns. Students will make a small sampler of programmed utility and
decorative
stitches as well as free motion designs (see sample on p. 68 in Threadplay
with Libby Lehman, reprinted and revised 2006 by Quilters' Resource Inc.)
This is a great way
to get a couched look in half the time! Students must have a sewing
machine with a removable bobbin case or know how to adjust their
bobbin tension in the machine. SUPPLY LIST
___Zigzag sewing machine with the ability to adjust bobbin tension.
Yes, it is worth bringing your best machine!
___Multi-plug and long extension cord
___Embroidery and darning presser feet
___Small screwdriver for adjusting bobbin tension
___Extra bobbin case (optional but highly desirable)
___80/12 Microtex, Universal or #75/11 Quilting needles (choose one
of these)
___90/14 Topstitch needles
___Scissors
___Rotary cutter, 18” Plexiglas ruler, and cutting mat.
___Pencil
___Fine line permanent marker
___Small sack for trash
___Tape to attach sack to table
FABRIC
___10” square dark cotton for testing tension and stitches
___1/2 yd. dark cotton, solid or small-scale tone-on-tone print
___10” square of Craft-Fuse, an iron-on fusible interfacing
(not fusible web)*
___2/3 yd. Craft-Fuse, a heavy weight white non-woven fusible interfacing
(not fusible web)*
*If you prefer, a $5 kit with the Craft-Fuse and the design pre-drawn
will be available in class
Needed to complete the project but not for
class
___1/4 yd, fabric for binding
___1/4 yd. fabric for sashing (optional)
___1/2 yd. for backing
___18” square batting
THREADS
___Cotton sewing thread to match your decorative bobbin threads
___Spool of variegated Perle Crown Rayon or an assortment of medium
weight decorative threads. Suggested brands: Décor, Razzle-Dazzle,
Designer 6, Candlelight, and Glamour, size 5 or 8 perle cotton.
OPTIONAL BUT DESIRABLE
__THREADPLAY by Libby Lehman (reprinted and revised 2006 by Quilters'
Resource Inc.)
___Quilting guide attachment for your sewing machine
___Extra bobbin case
___Extra bobbins
___Cushion for chair
___Extra lamp
CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS
- Classroom that can be darkened
- Bernina sewing machine for use by the Instructor
- 2-3 irons and ironing boards
- Large screen or white wall (Instructor will bring digital projector)
Contact Libby at:
threadplay@gmail.com
7618 E Jordan Cove
Houston, TX 77055-5053
713-688-7681
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