In Formation

Sharon Ralph, a Judy Niemeyer Certified Instructor will teach you how to do the In Formation pattern that is found in the book  Geese Migrations  by Quiltworx.com.  This book features 29 different paper piecing projects so when you finish this project you will have the skill to do many other projects .  This pattern uses the geese foundation blocks.  Some of the geese are going in a straight line, some are going in circles and some are out of control.  This quilt creates a calm and elegant look despite all of the geese in a frenzy.  The General techniques include sewing fabric to a foundation paper which allow for perfect point and cutting and stacking techniques incorporate efficiency.  This pattern will give you confidence, understanding and a love for paper piecing.

Judy Niemeyer Workshop Supply List

Supplies:
    Pattern package by Judy Niemeyer
    Thread to blend with your fabrics
    Iron and pressing mat
    Rotary cutter – Olfa brand preferred (28mm a must, 60mm and 45mm     needed for other tasks)
    24 x 6 or 6 ½” Ruler
    12 x 6 or 6 ½” Ruler
    Medium sized cutting mat (12”x18” is a good size for use by your machine)
    A piece of Template Plastic approx. 3 1/2” x 12” for folding the paper
    Sewing Machine with a ¼” foot and an open toe foot
    18” Add-A-Quarter ruler recommended for long spikes & folds (such as     Prismatic Star, Stepping Stones, and Cappuccino)
    12” Add-A-Quarter ruler (a must for most patterns)
    6” Add-A-Quarter ruler (optional)
    Washout fabric glue pen (SewLine or Fons & Porter)
    .5mm width 1 7/8” length Glass head pins (nice long shanks Collins brand     work the best)
    Large paper clips (one box)
    Purple Thang
    Size 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing needles
    Gallon size zip loc type bags (Look on pattern for number of bags needed)
    Basic sewing items

Fabric:
    Check pattern for yardage

What you can expect to learn in the class:
Judy’s technique for cutting apart the foundation papers
A traditional approach to foundation paper piecing and curved piecing.
Judy’s process to speed up the sewing process by using Template Layout Sheets for cutting out the fabric.