OVAL THE TOP
TUTOR: EMMA JEAN JANSEN
Master curves! Take your curved piecing skills in a new direction with Oval The Top, a fun, technique-based class exploring the possibilities of piecing with ovals.
In this class, Emma will guide you through her approach to curved piecing, with plenty of tips and tricks to help you achieve smooth, accurate curves without the stress. You’ll learn how to confidently cut and piece the oval units used in the Oval The Top quilt, while also exploring colour, contrast and fabric placement to create your own unique version.
This is the perfect class for diving into your scrap stash. Bring along a selection of favourite fabrics and enjoy experimenting with unexpected colour combinations as your blocks come together. There’s no need to have your whole quilt planned before you arrive, part of the fun is playing with what you have and seeing where it takes you.
Class type: Technique-based class using the Oval The Top quilt as the project.
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Skills covered:
- Cutting and accurately piecing oval curves
- Emma’s tips for successful curved piecing
- Pressing and trimming curved units
- Working with colour, contrast and fabric placement
- Using scraps and combining fabrics confidently
- Planning a layout as your blocks develop
Expected outcome:
By the end of the class, you’ll have mastered the techniques needed to confidently piece oval curves, completed a selection of Oval The Top blocks, and have the skills and inspiration to continue creating your quilt at home.
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Class Requirements
OVAL THE TOP WITH EMMA JEAN JANSEN
Two-day Class: Thursday, Friday, April 15 & 16
Class times: 10am to 5pm
Materials fee: $76 for an 8-piece Acrylic Template Set.
The acrylic templates are optional. Extra sets will be available for students to use during the class, or you can trace the templates onto templastic to make your own set.
If you would like to purchase an acrylic set on the day, payment is made directly to the tutor. Please bring the exact amount in cash in an envelope with your name on it, or pay by card at the class.
Emma will supply the pattern and colouring worksheets.
The kit includes:
- Pattern
- colouring work sheets
You will need to bring:
- A variety of fabrics to make a number of Oval The Top Bring along scraps and favourite fabrics and have some fun playing with colour and fabric combinations
- The minimum size for the larger fabric pieces in each block is 10″ x 12″
- 30cm each of black and white fabricfor the block centres
- Machine-piecing thread
- Templastic if you would like to make your own templates
- Thin permanent marker for tracing templates
- Scissors for cutting Templastic– please don’t use your good fabric scissors
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter – 28mm works best for cutting curves
- Ruler
- Pins for curved piecing – Clover Patchwork Pins (fine) are recommended
- Coloured pencils for planning and colour play
- General sewing kit, including scissors and a quick unpick
Sewing machines will be provided.