Emma Jane Powell: Creative Free Motion Quilting – Ocean Theme (3 hour WS, Sat, 1/25/25, 10am-1pm EST)

Learn-ocean themed free motion quilting designs with the guidance of a seasoned instructor. Whether you are newish or a veteran free motion quilter, you will learn something new in this hands-on workshop. On a blank quilt sandwich, we will practice shells, waves, fish, boats, swirls, fillers, and more! Build confidence by having creative control over your quilting designs. Along with instruction and guidance from Emma, enjoy building camaraderie with your fellow quilters as you practice and perfect free motion quilting.*It is recommended you have some experience with fmq basics.
Confident Beginner Level

Students to Provide
Come to class with two 22” x 36” basted quilt sandwiches. Make these with muslin or a solid (or close to solid) color fabric, and batting of your choice. Spray basting is recommended for ease during the quilting process.
Have 40 weight cotton contrasting color thread, and your preferred quilting thread brand. Guitermman, Aurifil, Superior are good quilting thread brands.
Have 3 to 5 bobbins wound with 50 weight cotton thread.
Quilting needles size 90/14.
Have the appropriate free motion foot for your machine. Choices are clear, open toe, or closed circle feet - all work just fine for learning and practicing in class.
Ensure that you are familiar with your machine, that your machine is in good working order and that you know how to lower the feed dogs.
Have a regular tip Sharpie to mark the grid on the quilt sandwich.

Sewing Machine Required