The DJ Supplies List {as I see it}
- A good seam ripper.
- Background fabric---more than I'd care to admit.
- Focus Fabric---an obsession like no other if you're using a unique fabric for each block & triangle.
- YLI Silk Thread and more cotton thread than you could imagine. I started keeping the spools before I switched to cones and am still not done. lol
- LOTS of filled bobbins at the ready.
- Applique needles, machine needles and eventually quilting needles.
- The BOOK by Brenda Papadakis---even if you choose to go the EQ software route.
- DJ templates by EZ Quilting & Brenda Papadakis.
- Software, should you decide to use it also requires lots of ink and tons of paper. I think I have an overflowing recycling bin at this point.
- A new pack or two of flat head pins and a box of Clover applique pins
- Fray Check
- Freezer paper
- F&P pencils
- Clover mini iron & a standard iron that will get a work out.
- Dritz Point Turner/Presser
- A needle case for handwork on the go & little scissors.
- Scissors, shears, rotary cutter & replacement blades.
- If you go in spurts of mass production, you may also need a sewing machine tune up, just so you are aware. I'd get the check up first, but hindsight is 20/20.
- Speaking of vision, you'll want to get your eyes checked out before working with the ridiculously tiny applique needles. Seriously. I have new glasses just for applique, but I'm 40....so proceed at your own risk.
- An organization system of some kind and a PAPER copy of your quilt grid. There are various ways to keep track of blocks/triangles/kites and their storage, check a few suggestions before committing to one and continue it throughout your journey.
- A method for journaling, a pat on the back for each level of achievement, and a can-do attitude.
Challenge yourself to learn new techniques and go with your strengths. This is your baby jane, there are no rules or patterns. It's meant to be a journey of a lifetime and an heirloom when complete.
You will get there in your own time.
Know in advance that life has a way of interrupting the very best laid plans.
Remind yourself of this regularly. I'm a type A personality with a touch of OCD and this quilt helped me break the pursuit of perfection. There are re-dos to be done and I'm ok with that. I saved most for the final steps and am so glad that I did.
I hope you find fabrics that inspire you, have fun, enjoy the process, and find some tutorials and/or fellow quilters to help along the way. If you are brand new to applique or struggling, please check the applique tutorial tab; they were requested by members of the quit along group that I started the process with.
There's a Dear Jane tab as well if you're looking for a specific block/tri/kite on the upper lefthand side and if you're looking for the order that I went in, please check the right side of the page linked by date, starting with the oldest post. A Twitter friend of mine, Jenn, convinced me to create a site to document this quilt progress. I'm forever grateful for her friendship and guidance.
Additional RESOURCES for Jane:
find helpful hints & purchase Jane goodies
and the new to Jane page HERE.
and the new to Jane page HERE.
Happy Stitching,
Heather
