Sunday, January 8, 2012

Teaching Texas Braid

We had a fun day yesterday.  I taught Bonnie Hunter's quilt, Texas Braid, at my local quilt shop.  The students varied from beginner to somewhat experienced piecers.  Learning the process for a quilt like this is the real challenge:  which way to press, which side to start with, how to keep organized, etc.

They did a bang-up job!  I love when the light comes on in a student's eyes and they "get it"!  I especially love to see this with a student who struggles at first, and starts to doubt she'll ever "get it".  The feeling of accomplishment for that person is almost tangible!  See how well they did:
Progress!


Come back tomorrow for Design Wall Monday--my 6 Just Take 2 blocks will be done.

Let's Quilt!

Barbara

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4 comments:

  1. Rhonda St. CharlesJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    We had a great time in this class - just look at all the smiles! As a beginner, I learned quite a bit and also made some new friends. I can't wait to see the results!!!

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  2. Rhonda St. CharlesJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Oh my gosh! I am addicted. I can't help my self - I am halfway through the 9 pairs (18). I am losing weight, sleep, and feeling in my hands and feet - I have to see the results. :-S

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  3. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Barbara I went yo Bonnie's site but did not find the pattern. Where did you find?

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  4. Barbara BlackJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Kathleen, the pattern for Texas Braid is in Bonnie hunter's book Adventures with Leaders and Enders, a good book to have. There are a few more in there I want to make.

    Barbara

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