Learn to Quilt/Quilt-Along: Irish Chain

<div><b>Join Chrissy Anderson in this 8 week Quilting Course and make an Irish Chain Quilt</b>.&nbsp;You may chose a Single or Double Irish chain, but it is HIGHLY recommended that new quilters chose the Single Irish Chain.&nbsp;No previous quilting experience is necessary, however, <font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 51)">strong sewing skills are a must</font>. We'll go over cutting, seam allowance, and pressing for accurate piecing.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="background-color: rgb(0, 204, 255)">Course Schedule:</b><br> </div><div>Runs 8 Mondays 6:30-8:30pm</div><div>&nbsp;September 8th - November 3rd</div><div>&nbsp;(No Class October 13th- Indigenous Peoples' Day)</div><div><br> </div><div>If at the close of the 8 weeks, you haven’t completed your quilt top, register for Open Studio on 11/10 to finish it up.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 204, 255)"><br></span></div><div><div><b style="background-color: rgb(0, 204, 255)">Course Breakdown:</b></div><div><u>Sept 8th</u> -&nbsp;Overview of accurate cutting and then we’ll begin cutting. Be sure to have a fresh blade.</div><div><u>Sept 15th </u>-&nbsp;Review Seam Allowance, Pinning, and Pressing for accurate piecing.&nbsp;Begin sewing strips together for block A.</div><div><u>Sept 22nd</u> -&nbsp;Sub-cut and organize them for the next steps.</div><div><u>Sept 29th</u> -&nbsp;Begin piecing block A.</div><div><u>Oct 6th</u> -&nbsp;Sew strips for block B.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)"><u>Oct 13th </u>- No Class</span></div><div><u>Oct 20th</u> -&nbsp;Sub-cut &amp; piece block B.</div><div><u>Oct 27th</u> -&nbsp;Make rows and sew together</div><div><u>Nov 3rd</u>&nbsp; -&nbsp;Add borders</div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)"><font color="#000000"><br></font></span></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><b>Tools, Materials, Supplies:</b></font></div> <div><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)">*Quilters bring their own fabric &amp; tools.</span> </font>You may bring your own machine or use one of ours. Although some tools and supplies may be available to use in a pinch, attendees should purchase and bring the following to each class.</div><div><br> </div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)"><b>Tools Needed:</b></span></div> • Rotary cutter: 45mm<br> • Acrylic Grid Ruler: 4” - 6” X 24”<br><div>• Self-Healing Cutting Mat: 18” X 24”</div><div>• A shorter 6” X 12” ruler is nice to have, but not required</div><div><br></div><div>*the specific sizes are important to be able to cut the fabric yardage.</div><div><br> </div><div>You may purchase these on you own or add our Cutting Trio to your cart at checkout. This includes 18"x24" OLFA Cutting Mat, 6"x24" Frosted Grid Ruler, OLFA Aqua 45mm Rotary Cutter, all for $85 (Retail Value $92)</div><div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)"><b>Fabric:</b></span></div><div>Quilters bring their own fabric.&nbsp;</div><div>*WOF means Width of Fabric, which is approximately 42” for quilter's cottons and how it comes off of the bolt.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0)"><b>Size Options:</b></span></div><div>The pattern includes multiple sizes. Fabric requirements listed here are for a <b>Lap Size</b> quilt. If you choose to make another size, please consult the book for requirements.</div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 51)">Pattern and Materials Needed to Complete this Quilt:</span></b>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><b><span style="background-color: rgb(51, 255, 255)">Book:&nbsp;</span> Irish Chain in a Day - Single &amp; Double Eleanor Burns</b></span></div><div>You can find this on Thrift Books for under $10!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 255)"><b>Fabric for Single Irish Chain</b></span></div><div>Lap Size (42” x&nbsp; 62”)</div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>Background &amp; First border - 1 5/8 yards</li><li>Chain - 1 3/4 yards</li><li>Binding - 5/8 yard&nbsp;</li><li>Backing - 4 1/2 yards</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255)"><b>Fabric for Double Irish Chain w/ Easy Borders&nbsp;<br></b></font></div>Lap Size (50” x 70”)<br> <br><ul><li> Background &amp; first border - 1 1/4 yards</li><li>Center Chain &amp; Second Border -&nbsp; 1 1/8 yards</li><li>Outer Chain &amp; Third Border - 1 2/3 yards</li><li>Binding - 5/8 yard</li><li>Backing - 4 1/2 yards</li></ul><br><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255)"><b>Fabric for Double Irish Chain (Seminole Borders)&nbsp;<br></b></font></div><div>Lap Size (50” x 70”)<br> <br><ul><li> Background &amp; first border - 2 1/4 yards</li><li>Center Chain &amp; Second Border -&nbsp; 2 yards</li><li>Outer Chain &amp; Third Border - 1 5/8 yards</li><li>Binding - 5/8 yard</li><li>Backing - 4 1/2 yards</li></ul></div><div>If you have any questions at all about fabric requirements, please email instructor at <a target="_blank">chrissy1293@gmail.com</a></div></div>