Mad Modern Beginning Rulerwork Block
Mad Modern Ruler Work for Beginners
with Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has been a national educator for Sew Steady/Westalee products since 2016. She also worked as a Handi Quilter Longarm educator from 2018-2019. Beginning in January 2022, she became a national educator for Janome of America, specializing in longarm skills and ProStitcher training.
The Mad Modern Beginning rulerwork class teaches template quilting using 12” small patchwork block as the foundation and the Westalee Rulerwork kit of tools. This format is suitable for all skill levels. No previous experience is required.
Before class, make this simple block and have it ready to quilt -- you'll end up with a small sample of different quilting designs, all done with rulers! Though this is a simple pattern, you can also just use a marked, solid fabric for class so you can learn without worrying about your perfect quilt.
Class topics include
- Setting up your machine for rulerwork
- Installing the ruler foot properly
- How to move and stitch with templates
- Stitching several designs including a center motif with echo, curved crosshatching, and two fills for smaller squares, as well as stitching in the ditch
- Troubleshooting stitching problems and movement challenges.
Notes:
- A Rulerfoot presser foot is a required tool for class and is specific to your make and machine model.
- An extension table is highly recommended for this technique. It can be done without an extension table, but this does make it harder to be successful since it limits the space for the ruler to be supported as you sew.
- If you have questions about what rulerfoot is suitable for your machine or a sewing extension table, Kate is happy to answer any questions. Please contact her for more information.
- The Westalee Rulerwork Kit is required for the class, but students may coordinate with the Kate to use a loaner set during class.
- Additional tools may be shown in class and will be available for purchase but are not required for class.