Ruler Work 101 on Your Domestic Machine Using the Amanda Murphy Multi Tool Ruler

Ruler Work on Your Domestic Sewing Machine Using the Amanda Murphy Multi-Tool Ruler 

Ready to take your free-motion quilting to the next level? Join us for an exciting class exploring ruler work on your domestic sewing machine using Amanda Murphy rulers (or equivalent rulers from your favorite brand).uler work opens up a whole new world of precision and creativity. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use your quilting ruler safely and confidently with your domestic machine to create beautifully straight lines, smooth curves, grids, and decorative motifs. We’ll cover proper ruler foot setup, machine settings, ruler safety, and stitching techniques that help you achieve professional-looking results.

Whether you’re brand new to ruler quilting or ready to refine your skills, this class will build your confidence and expand your quilting toolbox. You’ll leave with a sampler of stitched designs and the know-how to incorporate ruler work into your own quilts — from simple borders to stunning all-over designs.  Bring your domestic machine equipped with a ruler foot, your Amanda Murphy ruler (or similar), and get ready to quilt with precision and flair!  Sewing machine required. 

Because we appreciate your business, Emma’s Quilt Cupboard & Sewing Center offers a 10% discount on all fabrics, books, and specific supplies that you purchase for your class.  You will also receive 10% off long-arm quilting services for your class project. 

Details

Class Name:  Ruler Work 101 On Your Domestic Machine
Number of Classes: 2
Class Date:  Sunday, July 26, and August 2, 2026
Class Time:  12 noon - 3:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., respectively
Class Instructor:  Lynn DeAngelis
Class Instruction Fee:  $65
Ruler Required:  Amanda Murphy Multi Tool Ruler
Skill Level:  Confident Beginner
Passport Class:  2026 Class Passport – Session 2 (June-September

Class Passport

We always try to have a diverse class schedule that has something for everyone.  To help you take advantage of the variety of classes on our schedule, we offer a class passport to all prospective students.  We have three class passports each year, each for a specific class session.  Passport 1 covers February-May classes, Passport 2 covers June-September classes, and Passport 3 covers October-January classes.  The cost of each passport is $169.  Once you purchase the passport, you can take as many passport-eligible classes as you would like for free within that class session.  Most of our classes are passport eligible, but please refer to the class details before you sign up to ensure it is passport eligible.  This is a great way to expand your quilting skills and knowledge as well as ensure you have dedicated sewing time throughout the class session.

Click here to purchase a class passport. 

The class supply list is located to the right under the second tab.

Class Supply List

Supplies:

• General sewing supplies – thread snips, seam ripper, fabric marking tool, large eyed needle to bury threads.
• Sewing Machine in good working order, power cord, foot control, and manual.
• Special ruler foot for your sewing machine brand to accommodate ruler work.·         Multi-Tool by Amanda Murphy (or similar ruler, the Westalee Starter Sampler Set could be used for this class).
• Spacing Gauge.
• 50 weight thread in a contrasting color so that your stitches will be visible on your quilt top.
• Two bobbins wound in same color thread.
• Machine Needles – size 75/11 or 80/12.
• Extension able.  You must have this as rulers will not balance on just the bed of the machine. We recommend the Sew Steady 18” x 24” plexiglass table.
• Quilting Gloves.
• 6” x 24” Ruler (used to mark registration lines). 

Fabric:

• (9) 5” squares (to make a nine patch, colors of your choosing)
• ¼ yard – border fabric
• Backing – 24” square
• Batting – 24” square. 

Note: Use solid or low volume fabrics; you want to be able to easily see your stitches. 

Class Preparation:

• Piece quilt top
• Assemble quilt sandwich centering quilt top on batting & backing. Baste with pins or spray adhesive.  Please see directions below for construction information.

Quilt Top Assembly

Cutting Instructions:

9 – Patch:

• (9) 5” x 5” squares

Border Fabric:

• (2) 4” x 14”
• (2) 4” x 21.5”

Backing & Batting:

• 24” square of each

 Assembly:

 9 – Patch:

• Arrange 9 squares into 3 rows of 3 blocks.
• Sew each row of 3 blocks using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
• Press 1^st and 3^rd row to the right. Press the 2^nd row to the left.
• Sew 3 rows together nesting seams. Press all seams.

Borders:

• Attach 4” x 14” pcs to opposite sides of 9-Patch.
• Press seams away from 9-patch.
• Attach 4” x 21.5” strips to opposite sides of 9-Patch.
• Press seams away from 9-Patch.

Quilt Sandwich Assembly:

• Press quilt top and backing well.
• Lay backing flat right side down, place batting on top of backing.
• Center quilt top right side up on batting.
• Spray baste or pin layers together.

Class Guidelines

• Emma’s Quilt Cupboard & Sewing Center maintains a strong commitment to education and expanding your quilting skills and knowledge. Because of this, our promise to you is to NEVER cancel a class, regardless of the number of people who have signed up. 
• Emma’s Quilt Cupboard & Sewing Center offers a 10% discount for all project classes (excludes weekly or ongoing classes). This discount applies to all fabric, books/patterns, and class-specific supplies that you purchase for class (i.e., specialty rulers).  Basic sewing supplies and tools are not included. 
• Please note that we have a refrigerator and microwave in the shop’s kitchen. Feel free to use them for your lunch or snack. 
• You will only be “officially” signed up for a class when payment has been received. You can sign up for a class on the website, over the phone, in person at the shop, or by mail, using a credit card, cash, or check. 
• Our goal is to provide sufficient time during class for you to complete your class projects or to learn a specific technique. However, please remember that some classes may require homework or “catch up” for less-experienced quilters.
• A supply list will be provided for each class. Please have your fabrics and supplies assembled/purchased before the class so that we may start on time.  Anyone at the shop will be happy to help you with your fabric selections if you would find that useful.  Basic supplies for a quilting class include a sewing machine, cutting mat, rotary cutter, ruler, and basic sewing kit (scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.).
• Each student must have a legal copy of the class pattern or book to participate.  No photocopies or sharing of books or patterns is allowed in class to ensure we do not violate any copyright laws.
• Refunds for classes will be given with a minimum of 1-week’s advance notice. Should you withdraw from a class with less than 1-week’s notice, we will issue a store credit, providing we receive at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Please note for all machine classes: please bring your sewing machine in good working order and be familiar with its basic functions (e.g., threading the machine, changing the needle, needle position adjustment, and stitch length).  While we will do our best to help you with any problems, we are not familiar with all machines.  Therefore, it is important that you have a thorough working knowledge of your machine.  Remember your foot pedal and power cord!
• Please turn off your cell phone, pager, or other electronic devices.  If you must take a call, please leave the classroom to do so.
• Many people are allergic to fragrance.  Please refrain from wearing perfume to class.