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Bristol Paper Piecing



Description: Have you always wanted to make a star quilt but found the bias edges and precise points intimidating? Come learn this technique for making blocks using a paper foundation that will give you perfect points every time and you will have fun doing it! The pattern and foundation papers will be provided for you in the class.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Length of class: 3 hours (approximately)


Supplies Needed for Class:

Working sewing machine with which you are familiar and basic sewing supplies (scissors, neutral thread, pins, rotary cutter, mat, etc.)

Small iron and pressing mat (not required but bring it if you have it)

“ADD A QUARTER” Ruler (preferably 12”in length) optional but REALLY helpful

An acrylic ruler; I use a 4” x 12” or a 6” x 12”; Any size that is workable for small pieces

A stiff piece of cardstock; either the back of an old Christmas card or a firm 5” X 7” index card

4 fat quarters of contrasting 100% cotton but which are pleasing to your eye together


Minimum number of students - 3
Maximum number of students - 10


Full payment is due to secure your spot upon signing up for a class. 100% of a class fee is refundable or transferable to another class if cancellation is done at least 48 hours before class. This allows us to offer your spot to an individual on the waiting list and it ensures that our teachers will be compensated for their time. No-shows forfeit any refund or exchange.


Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Details:
Instructor: Candace Tull
Instructor Bio: Candace Tull has been quilting for over 20 years. She loves to teach, and you will find her classes fun and engaging. Her motto when quilting is: If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong! She has taught many classes and hundreds of quilters, but particularly enjoys the Beginning to Quilt class where people who have never quilted or even sewn much, learn this wonderful artform and release their creativity. She also specializes in teaching paper piecing, which is a way to make a complicated, perfect block, without having it BE complicated or difficult. She is a professional educator by training and is an advanced practice nurse. She has 3 grown children, 4 grandchildren and loves life.
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