BeColourful - Circle of Life

Description:  Join us for another in our series of Jacqueline De Jonge – BeColourful Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) classes with Melanie MacDonald; one of the 7 authorized instructors in the world. 

Join us for this “in person” class in the classroom of Watergirl Quilt Co. at 235 Water Street in Prescott, Ontario Canada.

Prerequisite: This is a BeColourful level 4 / 6 intermediate and NOT an introductory FPP class.  It is recommended that you have taken (anywhere) at least a BeColourful Level 3 or be an experienced FPPer and intermediate sewer / quilter (can obtain a ¼” seam).

This NOT a beginner quilting class. 

Circle of Life finishes at 67” x 67”.

Skill(s) to learn: intermediate FPP – Foundation Paper Piecing

Required preparation prior to class:

There will be some fabric cutting prior to the first class as per the pattern instructions for cutting of strips.

Date(s) and Time(s):

This class has 3 sessions; each session is 5 ½ hours + 30 minutes for lunch. 

There will be a total of 16 ½ instructional hours.

Saturday, June 14th, 2025           10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break)

Saturday, July 26th, 2025            10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break)

Saturday, September 13th, 2025  10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break)

Pattern / Reference Material(s):

BeColourful – Circle of Life (required)

This pattern is mandatory for class as it contains the foundation papers with the patterns printed on them.  Click here to purchase the Circle of Life pattern with Watergirl Quilt Co.

NOTE: if you purchase the Watergirl curated kit, the pattern is included.

Fabric Requirement:

Optional fabric kits curated by Watergirl are available. 

Includes all fabric to complete the quilt top and the binding. 

• This rainbow of fabrics includes a mixture of batiks, blenders and solids. 

• Required pattern is also included in the kit.

• You will be able to choose from the Simply Neutral black/grey dot background or the Jacqueline de Jonge metallic silver dot background.

Click here to view or purchase kit from our website

Required Sewing and Quilting supplies:

-        Thread; Aurifil (40 – 50 wt) is recommended (Jacqueline only uses white, black and navy)

-        “Add a Quarter” ruler; click here to see some options

-        Freezer paper

-        - pins; Clover fine pins are recommended

-        Frixion pens and white chalk pen

-        28 mm rotary cutter and replacement blades

Sewing Machine (what to bring):

-        your machine (all brands welcome)

-        user guide / manual; it is always good to bring in case you run into any problems

-        ¼” foot is recommended

Machine Rentals:

Don’t feel like bringing your machine with you?  Rental machines are available (limited quantities).  Please contact the store directly to confirm current pricing and make arrangements.

In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.

You will be able to enjoy the use of our:

-        work station tables; sit / stand, raise & lower mechanical

-        chairs NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion

-        cutting mat at your work station

-        cutting mats on large table

Complimentary

Coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette.  Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage.  Tap water in our classroom is drinkable.

Lunch

There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.  Bring your own lunch to eat at your workstation.  NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag.

Allergy alerts

Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions.  To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:

-        Seafood

-        Peanuts

-        Perfumes / scented products

Arrival:

You may enter via the main door of the store or if someone is in the classroom they can open its door to make it easier to bring your things.   If you start time is prior to store opening, please wait to be let in by your instructor as staff may be busy completing their pre-opening duties.

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Skill Details: Please note this class is for an advanced sewist / quilter beginner to learn Foundation Paper Piecing - FPP   

Requirements (other than those listed in class outline):

Instructor(s):  Melanie MacDonald

Parking:

Limited parking spots are available in the parking lot at store level.   Please refer to signage to ensure you are NOT parked in a designated residential parking spot.  Free long term town parking is available on the river side of our building (to the left).  There is NO parking allowed on Water Street.  E-chargers are available within the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot.  NOTE: there is a time limit for parking at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Cancellation of Class/Retreat?

Should you decide to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks prior to the class date, you will receive a full store credit on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card.  If you  cancel 2 weeks or less prior to the class date, you will forfeit your full registration fee.

If you are unable to attend, you do have the option of finding your own replacement participant, but Watergirl Quilt Co. will not assist with this nor give any fee credit to the original participant.  You would be required to email us the name and contact information of your replacement.

If Watergirl Quilt Co. has to cancel an event that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund.  Occasionally classes and retreats may be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum required 4 participants has not been reached prior to class date.  In this case, a full refund will be issued to you via your original payment method; if payment method was by credit or debit.  If the original payment was by cash, you will be issued a full refund on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card.  These refunds will be issued within 14 days of the cancellation.  You may also apply the credit amount to a different class.

For more details on our "Refund policy" please refer to FAQ on our website    https://www.watergirlquiltco.com/faq.htm