• Sew Creative Stitchery: Quilt Binding @ Cartersville Library

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    Name: Sew Creative Stitchery: Quilt Binding @ Cartersville Library
    Date: March 23, 2019
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
    Website: http://www.bartowlibraryonline.org/services-pc-adult.php
    Event Description:

    Saturday, March 23, 2019   1:00 -4:00 pm

    Location: Bartow-Cartersville Library

    Class taught by Sylvia Miller, assisted by Donna Cusick

    Class cost - $10.00 cost includes kit

    Preregistration required. Limited to 10.

     

    Overview:

    This class will cover how to bind a quilt.  We will discuss straight binding versus bias binding and machine vs. hand finishing.  We will cut and apply both a straight and bias binding.  The straight binding with include a decorative flange. 

     

    Supplies will be provided to complete a casserole carrier or large hot pad and a pot holder, giving you a chance to learn both square corners and curved edges.

     

    Supply List:

    • Sewing machine in good working order
    • Thread in a neutral color such as white, cream or light grey
    • Seam ripper
    • Rotary cutter (45 mm recommended)
    • Straight pins and pin cushion or magnet
    • Hand sewing needle
    • Scissors
    • Acrylic ruler (6” x12” recommended) such as Omnigrid

    Optional supplies- not required, but nice to have:

    • Cutting mat for rotary cutter (some mats will be provided)

    You must be able to sew a straight stitch and operate your machine. Bring your instruction book, just in case!

    Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to set up your machine so that we can start right on time.

    Location:
    Cartersville Library Classroom
    429 West Main Street
    Contact Information:
    Adult Services, 770-382-4203, ext. 138
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    Fees/Admission:
    $10 - includes kit.
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