Advanced Beginner: Nova Star, Saturdays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, & June 6th, 10am-12:30pm

Instructor: Courtney Zerizef

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner*, ages 15 and up

Class Length: 5 Sessions, 2.5 hours each session

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This class is perfect for the quilter who has done a few beginner level quilts on their own, and is ready to take it to the next level. It’s also ideal for those who have been sewing for a while and just want to come to a class and connect with other wonderful quilters, and leave with something new that’s beautifully made. 

This pattern is a little more complicated than standard square piecing, but also provides a handful of techniques which are used in many quilting patterns.

Cutting and organizing are important and will help to ensure efficiency when piecing. In this class, we’ll talk about efficient methods for cutting, piecing (chain piecing), and finding consistency is more difficult than quilting stars and blocks. We’ll learn techniques for HSTs, Flying Geese, square in square, and sashing.

If you are unable to complete homework outside of class, between weeks, you’ll still be able to complete 1-2 blocks in the given class time structure. If you are able to complete homework between classes, you will likely be able to complete the entire quilt top.

Class 1:
- fabric selection: FQs vs whole cloth to create desired style
- cutting and organizing
- tips for piecing

Class 2:
- piecing, HSTs
- piecing, flying geese
- center blocks

Class 3 & 4:
- getting consistent blocks
- color arrangement

Class 5:
- combining blocks and rows
- quilt sandwich 101
- quilting options, using a walking foot

Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Class supplies cannot be purchased when our shop is closed. 

To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, purchase supplies at least two days in advance to allow for prepping. All class supplies purchased at Modern Domestic get a 10% discount - please inquire for the code. 

Supply List:

- Nova Star Pattern by Then Came June

- Fabric based on pattern requirements. 

- Large Pillow: 4 FQs, ½ yard for background, 30x30 scrap (or muslin) for backing 

- Baby Quilt: 12 FQs or 6 HYs, 1 yard background, 2 3/4 yards for backing, 3 yards for backing, ½ yard for binding

- Throw Quilt: 20 FQs or 10HYs, 1 ⅔ yard background, 3 ½ yards for backing, ½ yard for binding

- 1 spool of Mettler Metrosene All-Purpose Polyester Thread, white, off white or color matching is recommended

- Batting - find the quantity that suits your need the best, this can be purchased on or up to the last day of class.

*Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner - You have a good handle on the basics and are ready to dip your toe into more challenging waters. You’re still fairly new to sewing from patterns and could use help with how to manipulate the pattern to get a better fit. You want to add some new skills to your repertoire (invisible zippers, setting-in sleeves, sewing with a serger, etc.). Classes generally require homework.

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