Texas Two Step
 
$325 for 8 hours of Instruction 
and Extra Open Studio time! Includes all fabrics to make you Quilt Top
 
Sundays, March 22 & 29 from 11am- 3pm
Plus pre-session meeting and open studio hours to work with guided support.
 
Texas Two Step 72”x84” (twin size)
 
· BEFORE Sunday, March 22—Stop by the shop for assistance in selecting your quilt fabrics and to get instruction for home prep tasks. Fabric can be selected any time before fist session. I recommend all fabric washed and ironed before first class. 
· Sunday, March 22 11am-4pm—Start cutting fabric, intro to machines, learn basic quilting techniques and start assembling quilt top blocks.
· Sunday, March 29 11am-4pm —Assembling blocks and creating quilt top, selection of backing and binding (if not selected previously)
Studio Hours— Continue cutting fabric, sewing quilt top blocks, assembling quilt top and preparing for quilt top for finishing quilting
 
Materials All materials are included in class fee. *Needs to be ready for first session. I recommend washing and ironing but not required. Materials value approximately $225
 
· Texas Two Step Quilt pattern
· 7 fabrics at ½ yard each 
· 3 yards for main fabric (should be a more solid fabric) 
· 5 yards for backing (select one of block prints)*
· ¾ yard for binding (select coordinating or same prints) *
· approx.. 2 yards Quilt batting*
· 2 spools Thread (recommend grey or neutral to coordinate with quilt colors)
 
We do have for your use scissors, rotary cutters, rulers and more in shop. Participants are welcome to make a larger size quilt as desired with the expectation they will do the additional sewing, piecing and quilting during studio hours.
 
*don’t need for initial class meeting.
 
Selecting Fabric for your quilt:
 
Take time and have fun selecting your fabrics. As you go through this process, you will find yourself putting prints back, picking new ones. It’s ok. Trust your intuition and take a risk – it’s just a quilt and you can make another one any time! I do suggest you wait and select your binding and backing later. As you work with your fabrics, you tend to develop preferences. When we get to this point, you’ll want to know what print you really like (sometimes it surprises you!).
 
I am so excited to quilt with you! Quilting is a wonderful craft, that is forgiving to flaws… like we should be in life. I hope you will join me for this series. It will be hands on and fun. And you will never want to stop quilting – and will look to share them as gifts with all your friends and families. The quilt we make together can be to keep or give. Try to join me for help selecting your fabric, but don’t worry if you can’t. Anyone at the Stitch House will enjoy holding your hand and encourage you to try something new for color and contrast with this project. If you can, I suggest you wash and dry your fabric prior to our first session.