QUILTING GUIDELINES

EQUIPMENT

- Quilting thread
- Thimble
- Quilting needles
- All cotton fabric recommended (at least 75%, if new material used)
- If scraps used, use on type material
- Polyester batting preferred
- Fabrics should be preshrunk
- Fabrics must be on grain

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO EXHIBIT

1st Year
- Picture in a hoop
- 1 block (a patch)
- Pillow top with plain back
- Tote bag
- Place mat
- Pot holder

2nd Year
- Picnic basket
- Christmas tree skirt
- Doll bed quilt
- Pillow (one side applique, other patchwork)

3rd Year
- Lap robe
- Wall hangings
- Baby quilt

Advanced
- Twin size quilt

SKILLS

1st Year
No curves recommended
Layers basted center cut
Three layers
Learn to adopt pattern to size of article

2nd Year
NO curves recommended
Fewer stitches than 1st year