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Totes in two sizes have zippered tops and carrying straps. Large tote fits larger items like an iron or small sewing machine.
(Companion pattern to Running With Scissors - class coming soon)

PRE-CLASS HOMEWORK:
It is VERY helpful to have your quilting finished before class.
Please quilt your pieces as per page 2, section B in the pattern.


Small size finishes at 12" wide x 8.25" tall x 6.5" deep
Large size finishes at 16" wide x 12.5" tall x 8" deep
(Small yardages in RED - Large yardages in PURPLE)

Supplies needed:
You will need to bring your sewing machine, regular sewing supplies, thread, and cut and quilted fabric. 
You will need to have or purchase the required pattern.
Wonder clips
Chalk or other disappearing marking tool


The pattern calls for:
Fabric A: 3/4 yard - 1 yard
Fabric B: 3/4 yard - 1 yard
Fabric C: 3/4 yard - 3/4 yard
Single sided or sew-in foam stabilizer: 1/2 yard - 1 yard
Fusible interfacing: 2" x 11.5" - 3" x 15.5"
Mesh fabric: 12" x 13" - 18" x 17"
1" strapping: 2 1/4 yards - 3 yards
1" hardware: Two 1" rings, Two 1" hooks, One 1" slider for both sizes
Fold-over elastic, 20mm: 1 1/2 yards - 2 yards
Zippers: One 24" or longer single slide, One 30" or longer double slide -
             One 24" or longer single slide, One 40" or longer double slide


15% discount on all class supplies.
You are welcome to bring your own lunch or you can bring cash as we usually order in lunch.
Class fee is $40 cash, PayPal, or check payable to Sandy


Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Details:
Instructor: Sandy Dess
Instructor Bio: Sandy is a lifetime quilter with a passion for all things Harry Potter and Star Wars. She loves fussy-cutting, paper piecing, and small projects, and enjoys both free motion and ruler work. Her pouch and bag classes are continual favorites with students.
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  • The Quilt Away
  • ps@montanasquiltaway.com
  • (406) 453-2788
  • 222 13th Street South
    Great Falls, MT 59405
  • Hours:
    Mon-Wed: 10am - 5pm
    Thursday: 10am - 9pm
    Friday: 10am - 5pm
    Saturday 10am - 5pm
    Sunday 1pm - 4pm
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