- Description
- Requirements
Dive into the enchanting world of quilting alongside Jennifer as she unveils the whimsical creation of "Zoo Friends." This delightful quilt promises to infuse joy and vibrancy into any child's room, becoming an instant favorite for both young ones and the young at heart.
In this captivating eBook, Jennifer will guide you through every step of the process with meticulous detail and expertise. From the fundamentals of quilting to the intricacies of color selection and fabric coordination, you'll embark on a journey filled with creativity and inspiration.
Discover the art of precise piecing, master the technique of fusible applique embellished with machine blanket stitch, and explore the realm of machine quilting to bring your vision to life with finesse and flair.
Whether you're a seasoned quilter or a beginner eager to learn, "Zoo Friends" offers a comprehensive and enriching experience that will ignite your passion for quilting and spark endless hours of joyful creation.
Join Jennifer today and unleash your imagination with "Zoo Friends." Let's stitch together memories that will last a lifetime! 🧵🎨🦁
Included with this eBook are two bonus patterns that use the animal characters - placemats and baby bibs.
Originally presented as an online workshop, this class is now available as a printable ebook.
Supplies
Fabric
Option A - stars in 4-patch blocks only
- 1 yd (1 m) yellow/orange fabric for stars and binding
- 1 yd (1 m) black print for sashing and borders
- 48 x 31⁄2" squares assorted brights for 4-patch star blocks
- Applique Background - 3⁄4 yd (.75 m) each of light yellow & light green
- 13 - 24 assorted bright fabrics for animal appliques (scraps to 12" squares)
- 3 yd (2.5 m) fabric for backing
- 1 1⁄2 yd (1.3m) wadding/batting
- Stabilizer for applique, either tear away or leave in
- Fusible web (should be stitchable) such as steam-a-seam 2 lite
- 23 - 1⁄4" (4 mm) black buttons for eyes or black embroider thread for french knots
Option B - no animal appliques
- 1 yd (1 m) yellow/orange fabric for stars and binding
- 1 yd (1 m) black print for sashing and borders
- 48 x 3 1⁄2" squares assorted brights for 4-patch star blocks
- Scrappy Squares - 13 x 7 1/2" squares in assorted brights
- 3 yd (2.5 m) fabric for backing
- 1 1⁄2 yd (1.3m) wadding/batting
Option C - stars in sashing and 4-patch blocks
- 1 yd (1 m) yellow/orange fabric for stars and binding
- 1 yd (1 m) black print for sashing and borders
- 48 x 3 1⁄2" squares assorted brights for 4-patch star blocks
- Applique Background - 1 yd (1 m) solid colour
- 13 - 24 assorted bright fabrics for animal appliques (scraps to 12" squares)
- 3 yd (2.5 m) fabric for backing
- 1 1⁄2 yd (1.3m) wadding/batting
- Stabilizer for applique, either tear away or leave in
- Fusible web (should be stitchable) such as steam-a seam 2 lite
- 23 - 1⁄4" (4 mm) black buttons for eyes or black embroider thread for french knots
General Sewing Supplies
- Sewing machine and accessories
- walking foot and darning foot will be needed for quilting
- quarter inch foot for piecing
- open toed embroidery foot for blanket stitch
- Cutting board, rotary cutter and rulers (long ruler ie 8.5″ x 24″ or 6.5″ x 24″ and a small square ruler)
- Scissors for paper & fabric
- Pins: flat head for pinning pieces together & forked for pinning seams together
- Neutral thread for piecing
- Threads suitable for quilting
- Seam ripper
- Universal and top-stitch sewing machine needles
- Fabric marker/pen/pencil
- Teflon applique sheet or parchment paper or baking paper
- Iron and ironing board
- Pencil
- Safety pins for pinning quilt sandwich together
- Design wall may be useful
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