Mango Tango©
by Laurie Shifrin
If you thought curves were difficult - have no fear! My fast and easy technique will show you a great way to create this fun and funky quilt - with no pieced curves!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
40" wide 100% cotton fabric -Please have all fabric pressed and supplies ready for class. You can use a pre-grouped selection of fabrics like fat quarter packets, or choose your own grouping. We'll spend the first part of class looking at your fabrics, so bring any extras which you think might work. I prefer you don't do any pre-cutting (of the template or of fabric) before class because I have tips for everything and wouldn't want you to miss out.
For the two smaller sizes, fat quarters or regular quarters work great. For the larger size, it's more cost effective to use 1/2 yard cuts. I DON'T recommend pre-washing your quarters because too much fraying could be a problem.
Crib Quilt - Finished Quilt Size: 45 1/2" x 55 1/2"
11 or more fat 1/4s or regular 1/4 yards for curved sections of blocks and pieced borders
1 1/8 yards each of 2 fabrics for backgrounds and piping
3/4 yard for inner border and piping
Binding: 5/8 yard (not needed for class)
Backing: 3 1/8 yards (not needed for class)
Batting: 51" x 61" piece (not needed for class)
Lap Quilt - Finished Quilt Size: 55 1/2" x 65 1/2" (this is the sample size)
16 or more fat 1/4s or regular 1/4 yards for curved sections of blocks and pieced borders
1 7/8 yards each of 2 fabrics for backgrounds and piping
3/4 yard for inner border and piping
Binding: 5/8 yard (not needed for class)
Backing: 3 3/4 yards (not needed for class)
Batting: 61" x 71" piece (not needed for class)
Double/Queen - Finished Quilt Size: 85 1/2" x 95 1/2"
15 or more 1/2 yard cuts for curved sections of blocks and pieced borders
4 yards each of 2 fabrics for backgrounds and piping
1 1/4 yard for inner border and piping
Binding: 7/8 yard (not needed for class)
Backing: 8 yards (not needed for class)
Batting: 91" x 101" piece (not needed for class)
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SUPPLIES:
n Rotary cutter with a fresh blade and mat (medium size works best for cutting curves)
n 6 1/2" x 24" acrylic ruler or similar
n 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" acrylic ruler or larger (this is very necessary)
n Fabric scissors
n Paper scissors
n Sharp pencil
n Freezer paper (can be found in most large grocery stores next to Aluminum Foil) (you'll
need about 3 1/3 yards for class - or twelve 81/2" x 11" sheets if you buy the precut ones)
n Sewing machine in good working order with a fresh needle - (I recommend Schmetz
Microtex Sharps size 70/10 needles) Also bring your flat-bed (arm) extension or table top extension and remember your cords and foot pedal!
n Thread to match fabric for piecing (just pick one to go with all)
n Important: you'll also need thread to match each of the 3 piping fabrics for topstitching the circle units - if you are following the pattern, the colors should match the 2 backgrounds and the inner border fabric. If you're not sure which fabric you'll be using, bring a few extra colors to match your various choices.
n 1/4" foot for sewing machine if you use one, & your regular basic foot (may be "1" or "A")
n Topstitiching or "stitch-in-the-ditch" foot if you have one (handy but not required)
n Glass-head fine pins (1 1/4" preferred)
n Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper and any others that you regularly use)
n Stapler and staple remover
n Personal table-top ironing station if you have one…we do a lot of pressing - the Clover mini iron won't do the trick, but the 6" craft iron or full size will be OK.
The pattern, Mango Tango is required for class, and will be provided at the class.
If you have any questions before class, feel free to email me at laurieshifrin@aol.com
Special Note: I am allergic to most perfumes and scents. So, I would really appreciate it if you didn't use lotions or perfumes before coming to class. Thanks