Paper Piecing - Watermelon Placemats

Judy Niemeyer's Watermelon Placemat pattern is required.  Please call the shop to reserve one and to receive your 15% class discount for this purchase

Watermelon Placemats Workshop Supply List

Pattern and Foundation Papers

•         Available at Quilting Bits and Pieces

Fabric - Fabric requirements are listed on the back of the pattern, however it is sometimes confusing. So here is a little more info:

•         Since these are placemats and will probably be washed, prewashing is recommended.
•         You can use all red (watermelon) or do each one a different fruit – orange, lemon, lime, apple, etc.
•         Light Blue – (background) 1/2 yard
•         Light Green – (middle rind) 1/2 yard
•         Med/Dark green – (inner rind) 3/4 yard
•         Dark green – (outer rind) 3/8 yard
•         Black (or a lighter or darker red) – (inside and seeds) – 1/2 yard.
•         Red – (best part – the juicy inside) – 1 yard

Sewing Supplies

•         Working machine with a quarter inch foot and open toe foot. Machine should have variable stitch length down to 1.8
•         Rotary mat, cutter (with new blade), and 6 x 12 inch ruler (or similar)
•         Iron and pressing mat (may be available in classroom)
•         Fabric and paper scissors, seam ripper, and other typical sewing supplies

Paper Piecing Supplies

•         Large Paper Clips
•         Stapler
•         At least 3 One gallon zip lock bags and Sharpie to label
•         Paper scissors
•         Water soluble Glue stick (Elmers or Uhu)(limited quantities available for purchase)
•         Sew Line Glue Pen (available at QBP)
•         Add a Quarter Ruler (available at QBP)
•         Seam roller (optional)