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
