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2024URR: Underground Railroad 2024- 7 Sessions



Underground Railroad - 7 Complete sessions - $125.   Sessions will be held Second Saturdays - 9 to 3;  

Learn cutting techniques to complete 15, 12-inch quilt blocks for the Eleanor Burns Underground Railroad pattern project.

Block Kits (pre-selected fabric for 15- 12-inch blocks) available at Anything Sews (15% OFF) for class participants ($79.00 reg).

Kit fabric is period correct, reproduction/Civil war fabric.


REQUIRED MATERIALS - Instructions and Supplies needed by students:

Please have all material for 15 blocks ironed and ready to cut.
(you do not need to bring material for sashing, cornerstones or border).

For our FIRST class please bring:

Underground Railroad Sampler book.
Cutting mat, rotary cutter with new blade
Rulers close to these sizes – 6”x 12”, 6” x 24”, 6- or 8-inch square
Portable iron and ironing mat (OPTIONAL at first class. Very helpful at other classes)
Small scissors
Pen and pencil
Container to hold 12 1⁄2 inch squares flat – pizza box works well
If you wish to mark each piece of material that is cut, then make a copy of pages 160-163 for 12” blocks
or pages 164-167 for 6” blocks. (OPTIONAL)
For all other classes please bring all items above plus
Sewing machine and usual supplies
neutral thread and invisible or applique thread
Marking pen and specialty rulers – We will discuss them at first class.
Point turner
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
ALL skill levels
Materials Included:
Instructor Fee for 7 sessions
Requirements:
Bring your own sewing machine in good working order. Also bring attachments, rotary cutter, mat, scissors, markinpen/pencil, thread, bobbin(s), storage container for your materials and completed blocks. Must also have or purchase Underground Railroad book. Must have fabric- (15% discount on fabric/materials for students enrolled in class).
Instructor Name:
Cinda Pottmeyer
Instructor Bio:
Cinda Pottmeyer has been teaching students the Eleanor Burns pattern of blocks of the Underground Railroad Sampler for many years. She does this with a great amount of patience and helps you to become comfortable with sewing an ongoing project such as this.

2024URR: Underground Railroad 2024- 7 Sessions

Cost:
$ 125.00
125 Instructor Fee