New Workshops

 In between other projects, and "secret sewing", I've been working on a few new ideas for workshops. For when we all get together to sew and laugh again.

COBBLESTONES:

I love this great block, from an antique quilt. After searching Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Patterns to no available, I drew it in EQ8. I tried it in 12"--too big. I tried it in 9" and 8" and 7" blocks--the measurements were too wacky, hard to rotary cut easily. The 6" size was just right. It is not as easy to piece accurately as it looks so the class is recommended for the "Confident Beginner"--someone who knows how to sew an accurate 1/4" seam on their machine. The centers--the square in a square in a square--are made with Freezer Paper Piecing--a nifty skill to learn. I used scraps of repro fabrics in red, blue and tan, but any colors/style you like will work. The plain alternate blocks are perfect for fancy quilting--use a print there if you want simple quilting options. 

IT'S A PUZZLE: 

Based on an antique crib quilt, this looks far more complicated than it is. A simple little block in 3", 4" or 6"size, some dark, some light, will give you lots of design options to play with. A great project for those times when you just want to sew, and not  have to think real hard. A scrap buster for sure.

LOVE YOUR LAYOUT: 

A  design class that is FUN!  Spend the first half of class making  simple blocks, then use the second half of class to play with a variety of layout options.  Learn how to make on-point sets, horizontal sets, and several options for alternative blocks. Lots of tips will fill your quilter's tool box. Let's quilt,Barbara