Sun, Sand and Sea Turtles with Pam DiSalvo (MV)

Sun, Sand and Sea Turtles 

A Quilt Passions Exclusive

Class Date and Time:

October 18th, 19th and November 15th, 10:00-4:30

Class Description:

Sun, Sand and Sea Turtles is a Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx pattern, designed by Certified Instructor, Pam DiSalvo, exclusively for the Quilt Passions Quilt Shop.  While this quilt can be designed in any color way, the sample quilt was designed using Quilt Passions very own sea turtle fabric which can only be found at the Quilt Passions Quilt Shop.  

This is a two-for-one class, as you will also learn how to navigate Quiltster, the website platform used to design and color all your Judy Niemeyer/Quiltworx patterns.  One of the unique benefits of Quiltster is the ability to take a photo of a fabric you wish to use in your design, then upload the photo into the website so you can then incorporate it into your design.

The first day of class, you will bring your laptops or iPads where you will design and color your project.  We will then kit your projects right there in the shop, using the fabrics of your choice.  We will also cut out the patterns and be ready for the second day, where we will cut out your fabrics and learn how to organize your project.

A demo of the actual paper piecing process will follow, with enough time for one-on-one instruction.  The break between the 2-day class and the final class three weeks later will give you time to paper piece the sections together.  The third day, you will bring your finished paper pieced sections to class so we can start the final assembly of your quilts.

Class Fee:  

$150 for three day of instruction, including tutorial on how to use Quiltster.  (There is a one-time fee of $9.99 to access the Quiltster  website used for designing your project.  This fee is for one full month so you can color and design as many Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx patterns as you like during your month subscription.)

Class kit: You will design and kit your project the first day of class.

 Learn how to:

This is a paper piecing pattern designed by Certified Instructor, Pam DiSalvo, for Quiltworx.  You will learn Judy’s Niemeyer’s techniques and organization methods for creating this pattern unique to the Quilt Passion Quilt Shop.  These skills can then be used to create other Quiltworx patterns.  You will also learn how to navigate Quiltster, a special program used to color and design your projects.  Quiltster allows you to preview your design before you create it and simplifies the cutting process for your kit.

Supply List: 

Sewing machine:  Please have working knowledge of your sewing machine and manual.  Remember to bring your laptop or iPad on the first day so we can color your projects and purchase your kit from the shop.

• Scissors (fabric, 4” embroidery and paper)
• Cutting Mat (minimum 18” x 24”)
• Seam ripper
• Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm and new blade(s)
• Pins (standard, Flower pins)
• 6" by 12" ruler
• 12" Add-a-quarter ruler
• High quality cotton sewing thread (Aurifil recommended)
• Size 70 needles (Microtex recommended)
• 3" by 12" piece of Template Plastic (I will supply)
• Fabric glue refills
• Glue Pen (Fons and Porter, Sewline, or Avery recommended)
• Starch Pen and Starch Refill (Acorn recommended) (optional)
• Re-positional Glue (Scotch brand recommended)
• Large and Small Paper Clips
• Large Ziploc Bags
• Open toe machine foot and a ¼” sewing foot

Pre-Class Preparation:  

Bring your computer or iPad the first day of class so we can plan your project on the Quiltster Website.  Cost is $9.99 for one month’s use, which you can use to plan and color any future Quiltworx patterns you wish to make.  Come with the knowledge of how to take a photo of fabric and the ability to download that photo onto your computer or iPad in order to then upload it onto the Quiltster Website. 

Skill Level: 

Experienced quilter (but no previous paper piecing experience necessary)

Instructor Name and/or Bio:  

Pam DiSalvo has been a Certified Instructor for Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx since 2019.  She was a fan of Judy Niemeyer’s patterns long before she became an instructor, and enjoys watching others find their “ah-ha” moment as they master the process of paper piecing the Judy Niemeyer way!  She has made over 100 Quiltworx patterns varying in size and complexity, and loves to assist others in creating a one-of-a-kind Quiltworx masterpiece!