WHW RS Sampler Quilt Class: BLOCK SCHEDULE

UPDATED 7/5/16

This post is part of the sampler quilt class I am teaching.  Feel free to read or skip. :)

***If you are participating in the class - you DON'T want to skip this one***

Fabric requirements at the BOTTOM of this post!

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This class will focus on basic quilt making skills for anyone who would like to learn, regardless of experience.   The plan is to learn one new classic block/technique each session, then learn how to finish those blocks into a sampler quilt, pillow, wall hanging, hot pad, etc during our last few sessions.  Most of the sewing will (hopefully) be completed during class.  There will also be instructions for alternate blocks using the same technique learned in each session.

We will be meeting at 7:00 pm at  my house every 1st and 3rd Thursday - WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS (Spring Break, Independence Day, and one week in August when I'll be on vacation with the hubby - these classes have been moved to a different week) 

Bring your sewing machines and your fabric.  We should have all the rest of the supplies covered.  :)

--> Block Schedule/Class Dates(The first block shown under each date is the block we will make in class.  The second/third blocks are the alternate blocks.  These are extra blocks that use a similar technique and I will provide instructions for you to make them on your own, if you would like.)

March 17
Intro:  Supplies and Fabric needed for quilting

March 31 
Block 1:  Log Cabin          Alternate Block:  Courthouse Steps
Technique:  Cutting, Piecing, Pressing, Quarter Inch Seam
 

April 21
Block 2:  Nine Patch          Alternate Block:  Four Patch
Technique:  Matching Seams
 

May 5
Block 3:  Rail Fence          Alternate Block:  Whirligig/Woven Block
Technique:  Strip Piecing
 

May 19
Block 4:  Disappearing Nine Patch          Alternate Block:  Bento Box, Dissappearing Four Patch
Technique:  Disappearing (Sliced) Blocks
 

June 2
Block 5:  Pinwheel          Alternate Blocks:  HST Variations
Technique:  HSTs (Half Square Triangles)
 

June 16
Block 6:  Churn Dash          Alternate Block:  Friendship Star
Technique:  HSTs + Patchwork
 

July 21
Block 7:  Flying Geese          Alternate Block:  Sawtooth Star
 

August 11
Block 8:  Snowballs          Alternate Blocks:  Hugs and Kisses
 

August 18
Block 9:  Hourglass          Alternate Block:  Economy
 

September 1
Block 10:  Applique
Technique:  Applique 

September 15
Block 11:  Super Card Trick
Foundation Paper Piecing


September 29
Block 12:  Hexie Flower
Technique:  English Paper Piecing



October 6
Make up Night

October 13
Assemble Quilt Top

November 3
Baste/Quilt Small Quilts (up to 18")

November 10
Baste/Quilt Large Quilts

November 17
Binding

Total Fabric Requirements for the Full Quilt (9 OR 12 blocks)

 If you are making more or less blocks, you will need approximately

¼ yard print fabric,

½ yard of backing fabric, and

½ yard of sashing fabric (if you choose to use sashing) for every 2-3 blocks.

12 inch blocks

1 yard prints for blocks

1 yard background for blocks

1 yard sashing between blocks

2 yards backing

14 inches (just over 1/3 yard) binding

Batting 2-4” larger than finished quilt size

12 blocks (w/ sashing) = 58” x 44” finished quilt

9 blocks (w/ sashing) = 44” x 44” finished quilt

9 inch blocks

¾ yard prints for blocks

¾ yard background for blocks

½ yard sashing between blocks

1 yard backing

12 inches (1/3 yard) binding

Batting 2-3” larger than finished quilt size

12 blocks (w/ sashing) = 33” x 43.5” finished quilt

9 blocks (w/ sashing) = 33” x 33” finished quilt