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You'll practice accurate cutting, piecing, quilting, topstitching, and basic project assembly as you create a personalized mat that protects your work surface and keeps your most-used tools within easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just starting your sewing journey or looking to sharpen your skills, this project is both functional and fun—and you'll leave class with a finished organizer you'll use every time you sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkills You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotary cutting and fabric preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate ¼\" seam allowance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic quilt piecing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayering a quilt sandwich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight-line quilting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopstitching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating custom storage pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning and finishing techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing machine in good working order with power cord and foot control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral sewing supplies (pins or clips, fabric marking pen, seam ripper, scissors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat, and quilting ruler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 yard main fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ yard coordinating fabric for pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 yard fabric for binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 yard backing fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 yard  batting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinating thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your favorite sewing tools (snips, seam ripper, seam gauge, tweezers, marking tools, etc.) so you can customize the size and placement of your storage pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass Policies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive 10–15 minutes before class begins to allow time to set up your sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour sewing machine should be in good working order and you should be familiar with its basic operation, including threading, winding a bobbin, and changing stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplies should be purchased and prepared prior to class unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotary cutters should have a sharp blade, and sewing machines should be cleaned and in proper working condition before class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile every effort will be made to complete the project during class, completion cannot be guaranteed. 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