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Category Archives: Lessons/Teaching
Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 5
This segment discusses sewing the block together. In order to get to this point, you should have completed parts 1 and two and three as well as part four. Like piecing all other blocks, you want to sew smaller pieces … Continue reading
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Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 4
We are nearing the last part of the foundation piecing class. I know this is a long tutorial, but there are a lot of steps and it is difficult to explain when I am not in the same room with … Continue reading
Fabric & Color Choices
While this certainly won’t be a comprehensive post on everything there is to know about color and fabric choices, I thought I could pass along a little information while it was fresh in my mind. Above is my completed foundation … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 3
We are midway through the foundation piecing class. This is a long tutorial, but there are a lot of steps and I want all of the parts to be clear. This would be a great tutorial for a video, but … Continue reading
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Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 2
We are working on learning foundation piecing (also called paper piecing) using a pattern called New York Compass. If you are just finding this tutorial, go to part 1 to see the supply list and learn how to prepare your … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 1
Frances talked about foundation piecing in one of her recent podcasts. I am nothing if not an accommodating teacher, so I thought we would tackle a foundation piecing pattern next. This is called New York Compass, a variation of the … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Fusible Machine Applique’ Tutorial Ending
I have finished my machine applique’ block for the class with Frances. I had fun doing it. If you want to make this block, take a look at part 1, part 2 and part 3. The best part of this … Continue reading
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Sampler Class: Fusible Machine Applique’ Tutorial Part 3
We are making the Flower Wreath block. To find out how to make templates, including the ring, see Part 1 for making templates and Part 2 for making the ring and positioning the ring on the background. Now we are … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Fusible Machine Applique’ Tutorial Part 2
We are making the Flower Wreath block. To find out how to make templates, including the ring see Part 1. Choose your fabrics. You will need fabric for the flowers (1-4 fabrics), leaves (1-20 fabrics) and the wreath (1 fabric). … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Fusible Machine Applique’ Tutorial Part 1
Frances and I are back in action with the Sampler class. I am excited, but nervous because I haven’t done this in awhile. The next class is about fusible machine applique’. Supply List: Notebook for notes Pen to take notes … Continue reading
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Pillow Top Tutorial
Since the NSGW pillows for 2012 went so well, I thought I would do a little tutorial. Remember, my SIL suggested I do it this way, so I am just passing on her information. Supplies: basic quilting/sewing kit batting the … Continue reading
Tutorial: Nine Patch
Today we are making a Nine Patch. This is usually the first block I teach when I teach beginning quiltmakers in a Sampler Class context. You will need: Supply list: rotary cutter rotary cutting ruler large enough to cut 4.5″ … Continue reading
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Mean Teacher
I had to be mean teacher to Frances. Do you know how hard it is to be mean to Frances? She is such a nice person and has such a lovely podcast that I found it difficult. I had to … Continue reading
Sampler Class: Making a Dresden Plate
The next block is the Dresden Plate, which we are making using templates. If you would like to see a wide variety of Dresden Plates, you can do a Flickr search to see what others are doing. Supply list: pen … Continue reading
Sampler Quilt Update
As you may have heard on The Off Kilter Quilt podcast, Frances and I are working on a Sampler together. Frances posted her version of the Dutchman’s Puzzle and it looks great. She is doing a wonderful job! We have … Continue reading
