quilting series: "quiltsmart" lone star tree skirt
Tree Skirts are an essential decor item for the holiday season... join Valeria for a 4-week morning or evening session to learn how to make a beautiful and festive Lone Star tree skirt for your home.
Note: Students may customize the design of their Lone Star - choose to make the design pictured, a 'scrappy' Lone Star, or create one of dozens of Lone Star variations to tailor the tree skirt to your style. See Note under "Required Materials" regarding design choices.
In this class, students will learn how to make a Lone Star, a classic quilt design, in a fraction of the time using Quiltsmart interfacing. Quiltsmart’s motto is “Quilt smarter, not harder” and it rings true – their time saving products and techniques allow you to make heirloom quality quilts in a lot less time and with tons less frustration and seam ripping!
Traditional Lonestars involve tricky Y-seams and are difficult to piece while achieving perfect points. But with Quiltsmart, the Y-seam is completely avoided and perfectly matched points are a no-brainer. Plus, you’ll avoid having to work with fabric that is cut on the bias. With a clever method of fusing and sewing you'll have your very own custom-made Lone Star tree skirt.
Required Materials:
- (1) Quiltsmart 58" Lone Star Interfacing Kit
- coordinating thread
- backing fabric: 3-1/2 yds
- binding fabrics (ties): 3/4 yd
- batting: 1-3/4 yd
- see other fabric requirements below:
Fabric Requirements:
For the version pictured in photo you will need:
- Color Group 1 (light blues in photo): 4 to 6 coordinating fabrics, 1/8 yard each
- Color Group 2 (dark blues + greens in photo): 6 to 8 coordinating fat quarters or 1/4 yard cuts
- Color Group 3 (reds in photo): 6 to 8 coordinating fat quarters or 1/4 yard cuts
- 2-7/8 yds of quilting cotton for background
- 3/4 yds of quilting cotton for binding
For a Scrappy Version, you will need:
- (14) coordinating fat quarters for the stars
- 1-3/8 yds of quilting cotton for background
- 3/4 yds of quilting cotton for binding
Note: If you'd like to do a design variation other than the pictured design or a scrappy version, the fabric requirements for the star will vary. If you'd like assistance choosing a design and calculating fabric requirements, please call the shop to make an appointment with Megan at least 10 days prior to the start of the class.
Required Tools:
- acrylic ruler
- rotary cutter or fabric scissors
- seam ripper
- chalk or frixion marker
- pins and/or clips
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend, a refund will only be provided if you notify us 72 hours in advance in writing by email, there is a waitlist for the class, AND we are able to fill your spot. Otherwise, a credit for a future class will be issued.
No refunds or credits will be provided if you notify us less than 72 hours in advance. By registering for the class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Requirements: | Students must be intermediate level quilters. |
| Instructor: | Valeria Guimaraes |
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