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The Creation Station
Fabric & Quilt Shop

(805) 693-0174
Open Wed - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4 pm
Closed Mon & Tues

Event Details


Rulers & Templates/Background Fills

When: Mar 21, 2020
9:30 am
Where: The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop
252 E Hwy 246, Unit A, Buellton, CA 93427
Contact: (805) 693-0174
Details: Using Rulers & Templates/Background Fills

Looking for the perfect circle or wave? Or how about a heart or arc? These shapes are all possible with consistency and precision when you use a ruler or template. Learn the safe way to use these tools, starting with the right foot. We’ll explore designs like waves with channels, curved crosshatching, and echoing around applique. Rulers will become your new favorite quilting design tool. Topics Include: Ruler safety, Sure Foot, ruler base & the right rulersUse ruler markings for precision and accuracyHow to mark for rulersHQ VersaTool®: stitch-in-the-ditch, cross-hatch, piano keys, clamshells, and arcsWave Rulers, modern and classic designs

Is meandering your go-to design? Are you ready to try something new? We’ll explore other basic background designs, including continuous curve, straight lines, and crosshatching. Learning how to quilt these designs continuously gives you a whole new collection of designs to use for backgrounds, fills and texture on all your quilting projects. From large to small scale, we’ll explore how these great designs can spice up your next quilt. Topics Include:•Choosing background fills to accent your design•Create extra texture with creative fills•Try out patterns large to small patterns •Use a grid to keep your pattern consistent•Adjustable handlebars and HQ Micro Handles tips and tricks


  Instructor: Chris Sousa
  Chris is a Handi Quilter National Educator. To read more about him, click HERE.




Limited space available
Please call or come by shop to register for class (805) 693-0174
Class fee: $150 Lunch will be provided