Finishers Race #3:
Finishing Quilt Projects
with Ruth Locke
Month Three: Finishers Race
In our third session of the Finishers Race, we will focus on finishing quilt projects. The mini project I will be demonstrating in class is the Meadowland Quilt by Then Came June. This is a perfect four-block baby quilt and an excellent refresher on essential finishing techniques.
During class, I will demonstrate:
- Cutting fabric accurately
- Sewing blocks together
- Assembling the quilt sandwich
- Quilting the mini quilt
- Attaching binding
This session is designed to teach you everything you need to confidently finish your quilt projects.
If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own unfinished projects to work on instead of the Meadowland Quilt. The mini project is simply a skills refresher to support your progress.
Supply List (4-Block Quilt)
If you would like to make a larger quilt, please refer to the fabric requirements listed in the pattern.
Fabric & Pattern:
- Meadowland Quilt Pattern by Then Came June**
- 5 fat quarters (coordinating fabrics)*
- 2 fat quarters or ½ yard total background fabric*
(Mixing background fabrics is encouraged!)
- 1 yard backing fabric*
- ½ yard binding fabric*
Tools & Equipment:
- 12" x 18" cutting mat*
- Rotary cutter*
- Quilter’s rulers (6" x 24" or 8" x 24", plus 6" x 12")*
- Fabric marking tool (chalk, pencil, or washable marker)*
- Quilter’s Quick Quarter tool (8" or 12")**
- Straight pins*
- 50-weight cotton thread*
- Travel iron and pressing mat
- 6 paper plates (for organizing pieces)
- Batting: 36” x 36”*
Sewing Machine Supplies:
- Sewing machine in good working order
- ¼" foot
- Edge foot
- Walking foot or free-motion foot / BSR
- Sewing machine slide on table
General Supplies:
- Basic sewing kit
- Cushion for seating comfort
*Available at Mel’s
**Special Order from Mel’s
DOWNLOAD SUPPLY LIST
Prep Work
Please gather your supplies ahead of time. Some items may need to be ordered in advance from Mel’s Sewing and Fabric.
Finishers Race Homework
By this point, you should have organized your projects and begun finishing them. This often results in leftover fabric and scraps. Your homework is to start setting aside leftovers and scraps.
We will discuss how to sort and organize leftover fabrics during Sessions 3 and 4.
Goal: Build confidence and momentum so you can finally complete
the quilt projects you’ve started.
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