Puff Throw Quilt (Sat Jan 17/26)

Have you ever wanted to make a Puff Quilt? They are so much fun to make and great to snuggle under! Perfect as a throw or even a soft spot for your favourite pet.

Choose to make a small version (perfect for a pet) using 5" squares or the larger throw that uses 8" squares.
Large throw finishes at 60” x 70”.
Pet bed finishes at 21" x 25".

You can choose any size of squares to construct your quilt or pet bed. We used 8" squares for our store sample.
**It is recommended to NOT have your starting squares larger than 8". We found that the stuffed batting in each puffed square starts to shift around when the blocks are bigger than 8".

**you must have your quilt top sewn together prior to the start of class**
The focus of the class is to share the techniques for creating the puff to your quilt and the handy things we learned while making the store samples.

Class sewing machine rentals are available for a nominal fee - call the store to reserve. 780-354-3423.

Scent Free Classroom. 10 am to 4 pm. Pattern not needed.

Receive 10% on in-store class supply purchases.

Instructor: Willow

FABRIC & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Pet bed
- One charm pack (2 extra squares if your charm pack has only 40 squares) or 42 x 5" squares
- Backing Fabric 24" x 28" in cotton or flannel - minimum finished size (plush backing is NOT recommended for this project)
Large throw
- 99 x 8" squares
- Backing Fabric 66" x 76" in cotton or flannel - minimum finished size (plush backing is NOT recommended for this project)

Poly Stuffing - our throw sized store sample used 2.5lbs of stuffing (sorry, but we no longer carry this product. It is available and the "M" craft store)
*we used the stuffing from a pillow insert when we made the smaller pet bed

*You are welcome to sew any size of squares together to create your quilt, as long as your initial squares are not larger than 8". 


SUGGESTED SUPPLIES
Walking Foot (Dual Feed Foot)
Wonderclips
Curved Safety Pins


PREP WORK BEFORE CLASS

We highly suggest starching and pressing prior to cutting for best results (we love Best Press )

1. Sew your squares together to create your quilt top:
Pet bed - sew 6 columns / 7 rows of 5" squares
Large throw - sew 9 columns / 11 rows of 8" squares

2. Prepare your backing: 
Pet bed - you will need a backing that finishes (at minimum) at 27" x 31" 
Large throw - you will need a backing that finishes (at minimum) at 66" x 76"


WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT:
For most of our classes we ask you to bring (along with your sewing machine) a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: rotary cutter and/or scissors, cutting mat, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, tape measure/ruler(s), etc.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:
Classes are non-refundable. No credit or refund will be given for a "no show" in class, regardless of reason. So please ensure that you are able to attend before signing up. You are welcome to arrange for someone else to take your spot in the class instead. Around The Block reserves the right to cancel classes/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full class fee.