Quiltworx Paper Piecing Sew-Along

About this experience

The next sew along is October 18th and 19th 2024. 

2025 dates are available!

March 28th & 29th, 2025

July 11th & 12th, 2025

September 12th & 13th, 2025

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All Quiltworx Sew Alongs Are 2 Days Session Times

Day 1  Friday Instruction

Open Sew 

          9:00am - 4:00pm

4:00pm - 6pm

Day 2  Saturday Instruction             9:00am - 4:00pm

Spend 2 days sewing along with us.  Bring any Quiltworx project you are working on or wanting to start.  Stop looking at that Quiltworx pattern and let us help you get it started.   As the First Certified Quiltworx shop in Iowa, all of the staff at Mended Hearts are fully qualified to help you pick out your pattern, fabric and guide you during this Quiltworx Sew Along.  Beginners are encouraged and always welcome!!

 

The following items will be used in class: Judy Niemeyer Sew Along 

Pattern and fabric

Sewing Machine and Accessories

Iron – Mended Hearts has irons provided, you are welcome to bring your own as well

Ironing Board -Mended Hearts has ironing boards provided, you are welcome to bring your own small one as well

One piece of Template Plastic (3" by 12” piece)

12" or 6” Add-a-quarter ruler (you must have this)

6" by 12" ruler (needed for trimming)

Medium size cutting mat - Mended Hearts has cutting mats provided, you are welcome to bring your own as well 

Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm

New rotary blade

Size 70/10 needles

Scissors

Seam ripper

505 Glue Stick

Sewline Glue Pen

Aurifil 50wt Thread

Purple Thang

Scotch Tape

Paper and pen to take note

For class, please cut out all your papers and put them into the proper labeled bag according to your directions, leaving an 1/8 inch all around the pieces. Also cut your fabrics according to your directions and place into the proper bags. If you need help with cutting fabrics, you can call Mended Hearts Quilting or stop in the shop before class.

There are no overnight accommodations at the quilt shop. Accommodations can be found at the Story City Comfort Inn or the Peaceful Turtle Cottage in Ellsworth, IA.

Your Host

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Erin will be hosting your sew-along! With classes taken under Judy Neimeyer, Erin is an experienced paper piecer. Moreover, one of her Quiltworx Quilts has traveled around North America, and hung at Houston's International Quilt Festival.
Whether you are a beginning sewist or a master, Erin will provide the support and knowledge you need to create a successful quilt.