Quiltworx (Judy Niemeyer) Chromatic Charms: Saturday, June 21st, 2025

This adorable project is ideal for novice paper piecers. It introduces spikes and curves, which are common in Quiltworx (Judy Niemeyer) patterns, at a pace that’s easy for beginners. You’ll get plenty of practice paper piecing and learn Judy’s simple, stress-free method for curved piecing with the help of Quiltworx Certified Instructor Lorrie Gray
Class cost includes the pattern and all papers needed for piecing
Chromatic Charms mini-quilt - 21"x 21"
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
Skill Details: | Basic sewing and quiltmaking skills required (i.e. sewing a straight seam on your machine, using a rotary cutter, piecing a top) |
Materials Included: | Chromatic Charms Quiltworx pattern - will be supplied by instructor during class as part of your class cost |
Requirements: | Provided in Class - Chromatic Charms pattern by Quiltworx.com Fabric requirements: - (60) 5” squares. (20) light, (20) medium, and (20) dark were used in each of the class samples o (16) light/medium/dark groupings for the main pieced blocks o (4) each of light, medium, and dark fabrics for the border - Binding: 3/8 yd (needed to finish, but not in class) - Backing: 7/8 yd (needed to finish, but not in class) Supplies to bring: - Sewing machine in good working order, fitted with your 1/4-inch piecing foot - Ruler (6” or 12” long) - 6” or 12” Add-a-Quarter Ruler - 2”-3” wide piece of Template Plastic (length to match Add-a-Quarter ruler) - Judy’s Mini Arcs Ruler Set (optional for trimming curves)* - Rotary Cutter with a fresh blade - Small Cutting Mat (12” x 12” is plenty, but bring what you have) - Pressing Mat and Small Iron - 50 or 60 wt Thread and Bobbin - Size 70 to 80 needle (Microtex Sharp recommended) - Small Scissors for trimming threads - Paper Cutting Scissors - Jumbo Paper Clips (about 20) - Pen, Paper and highlighter for taking notes - Seam Ripper - Scotch Tape - 2 Ziplock Bags, gallon size - Fabric Glue Pen (Sewline, Fons & Porter, or similar) - Scotch Repositionable (Restickable) Glue Stick – Note that some other brands are only repositionable for a certain amount of time, such as 5 minutes, before drying. You DO NOT want that type of glue stick. - Purple Thang or Stiletto - Sharpie Marker, any color except black - Acorn Easy Press Pen w/Acorn Easy Press Fabric Treatment Refill (optional for achieving crisp, flat seams) - Tweezers (optional for aiding with paper removal) *Judy’s Mini Arcs Ruler Set is an optional set that can be used to trim the curved units and fabric pieces. The curve doesn’t fit exactly, but it does make cutting curves more comfortable for some students. You can also trim curves using scissors or freehand with your rotary cutter. |
Instructor: | Lorrie Gray |
Instructor Bio: | Lorrie has been a trainer and teacher for over two decades. As a structural engineer, all newly hired engineers came through Lorrie for their initial training for the firm. Later, several years as a high school math teacher helped Lorrie hone her ability to teach each student in the way that they learn best and with the utmost patience. She prides herself on her ability to give every student the help they need, even in a large class setting. Lorrie has also been quilting for over 20 years. She discovered Quiltworx patterns in 2005 and was immediately drawn to the floating points present in the patterns. She took her first class with Judy a year later and realized that the organization and precision of Quiltworx patterns really fed her logical, methodical side. Playing with color in Quilster and eventually Quiltworx mixer patterns gives her creative side the attention it needs too. Finally combining her passions for teaching and quilting as a Quiltworx Certified instructor was a natural career transition for Lorrie. |
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Class cost includes required Quiltworx pattern - Chromatic Charms ($9.50)
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