Embroidery Bootcamp Series: Quilter's Building Blocks

Bobbin & Bolt's Embroidery Bootcamp Series is for new embroiderers looking to learn and seasoned sewists looking for a fun project!

Learn Quilt Piecing In The Hoop on your Embroidery Machine. Using OESD's Building Blocks Collection #51229, we will stitch 10 blocks that you can mix and match for endless possibilities. We will make 2-3 Completed Blocks each class. 

Designs are included in the cost of the class ($30 Value), you will receive your designs the morning of class.*

Open to all brands of embroidery machines. The minimum hoop size needed is 5" x 7"

- Half Square Triangle - Flying Goose - Two Rectangle Square - Split Quarter Square Triangle - Snowball

- Rail Fence - Square in Square - Half Square Rectangle - Log Cabin

Choose your fabrics:
Background Neutral: 1 1/4 Yards
Fabric 1 (Navy): 1 Yard
Fabric 2 (Blue): 1 Yard
Fabric 3 (Green): 1 Yard
Fabric 4 (Purple): 1/4 Yard

Which Stabilizer?
Successful piecing in the hoop may be accomplished with a variety of stabilizers. For this project, we have recommend Fusible PolyMesh. Fusible stabilizer preserves the block shape, even on bias edges, during assembly and quilting without adding bulk. 

Alternatively OESD Ultra Clean and Tear provides a soft finish that practically disappears when it’s washed. Both PolyMesh Fusible and OESD Ultra Clean and Tear Fusible, hooped fusible side up, give the added benefit of holding the patches in place without tape; simply use a small craft iron to press those seams open right at the machine. Fuse and Fleece would work in the same manner and provide a bit more dimension to the finished block.

All have the advantage (over sewing machine pieced blocks) of having any outer bias edges stitched to the foundation eliminating the possibility of distortion during assembly.

Supplies:
- Empty USB to receive designs*
- Fusible Polymesh, Ultra Clean & Tear, or Fuse and Fleece Stabilizer - See Above. Choose One.
- 5" x 7" Hoop. Bring multiple hoops to save time. Bring larger hoops to save time by piecing multiple blocks in the hoop at once.
BERNINA Hoop options: Clamp M, Midi, Large Oval, Maxi (7 Series Only), Jumbo (8 Series only). Bernette Hoops - Bring Largest
- OESD Bobbin thread White
- Neutral 40wt Isacord thread, off white or light grey. Make sure it will not show through your chosen fabrics. 
- Embroidery Needle 75/11
- Rotary Cutter
- Rotary cutting mat
- travel iron
- wool mat
- thread snips, scissors, seam ripper, stiletto
- glue stick




Prep Work:
Starch and Press Fabrics
Precut 4 - 6 pieces of Stabilizer Sheets the Size of the Hoop you are Using. This will save time in class. 

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:	Attendees must be familiar with the basics of threading their machines. No embroidery experience required.
Materials Included:	All Materials Sold Separately
Requirements:	Open to all brands of embroidery machines. The minimum hoop size needed is 5" x 7".
Instructor:	Lucy Ess