Class: Christmas Tree Skirt workshop
Number of students: 4
Tutor: Mel Forrest
Time: 10am to 4pm
Level: Intermediate - Designed for students with previous experience of making quilts.
Description: Ho ho ho! Get ready to have the best-dressed Christmas tree around with our new Christmas Tree Skirt workshop. During this class, Mel will guide you through the process of creating a panelled patchwork top before sandwiching and machine quilting it. Finishing off with a masterclass on cutting, joining and applying binding on the bias and creating ties, you will learn all of the skills you need to complete a fun and festive make to adorn your home in December.
Materials needed:
A minimum of two 50cm pieces of fabric for a two-colour Christmas tree skirt, or a minimum of four Fat Quarters for more variation. You can use up to 16 fabrics, if you like!
Coordinating thread for piecing
1.5m coordinating fabric for backing, binding and ties
1m of 45" wide wadding
505 spray or curved safety pins
Coordinating or contrasting thread for quilting
