January 2016 - The Necessary Clutch Wallet
February 2016 - Rope Basket
The fabric is cut on the bias....scraps would be OK or one yard of fabric to be cut in 1" strips on the bias. The thread should blend with the fabric....not contrast.
Rope should be 1/4" cotton clothesline rope. Requirements: 1 yard fabric 1/4" diameter cotton clothesline rope thread to match/blend with fabric glue stick top stitch or jeans needle for machine |
February, 2016, Super Saturday pictures
March 2016, Bramble Baskets Block
SUPER SATURDAY SUPPLIES
*Refer to the quilt photo for inspiration.
We are going to be making “Bramble Baskets”. This materials list will make a quilt that finishes 64” x 75-1/2”
Blocks finish at 14-1/2” wide x 12-1/2” high. Fat quarters of 12 fabrics: 3 blues, 3 reds, 2 blacks, 2 brown/
golds & 2 creams for the flower baskets. 12” x 21” rectangles of 10 fabrics: 4 blues, 2 each reds, golds,
creams for the flower cornerstones, or 1/3 yard each of 5-10 fabrics
2 ¼ yards of black for sashing
5/8 yard for binding
4 yards backing
Freezer paper
If you don’t want to make a full sized quilt, then you might choose to make a few blocks and use them in a table runner…or you could make blocks into placemats. Use your imagination. Look at the photo of the quilt for inspiration!
Hint: Every block requires a fat quarter. So if you want to make a larger quilt, add fat quarters. Conversely, if you want to make something smaller with the blocks, cut back on the # of fat quarters/sashing fabric etc. Look at the picture to get your head wrapped around it! The picture shows dark colours, but I thinkit would be gorgeous in brights with white sashing. Just be certain that whatever colours you select, that they have enough contrast. Organize your fabrics in groups of 4…with good contrast among them.
Tools:
Sewing machine and sewing kit
If you having an extension table for your machine it makes life a lot easier!
Cutting mat
Rulers: besides your regular rulers, a 16” square ruler works best for squaring
blocks and a 4” or 6” square ruler is very handy
Freezer paper
Fine point black marker
If you happen to have a 60mm rotary cutter please bring it. If you don’t, don’t worry, it is not a necessity.
*Refer to the quilt photo for inspiration.
We are going to be making “Bramble Baskets”. This materials list will make a quilt that finishes 64” x 75-1/2”
Blocks finish at 14-1/2” wide x 12-1/2” high. Fat quarters of 12 fabrics: 3 blues, 3 reds, 2 blacks, 2 brown/
golds & 2 creams for the flower baskets. 12” x 21” rectangles of 10 fabrics: 4 blues, 2 each reds, golds,
creams for the flower cornerstones, or 1/3 yard each of 5-10 fabrics
2 ¼ yards of black for sashing
5/8 yard for binding
4 yards backing
Freezer paper
If you don’t want to make a full sized quilt, then you might choose to make a few blocks and use them in a table runner…or you could make blocks into placemats. Use your imagination. Look at the photo of the quilt for inspiration!
Hint: Every block requires a fat quarter. So if you want to make a larger quilt, add fat quarters. Conversely, if you want to make something smaller with the blocks, cut back on the # of fat quarters/sashing fabric etc. Look at the picture to get your head wrapped around it! The picture shows dark colours, but I thinkit would be gorgeous in brights with white sashing. Just be certain that whatever colours you select, that they have enough contrast. Organize your fabrics in groups of 4…with good contrast among them.
Tools:
Sewing machine and sewing kit
If you having an extension table for your machine it makes life a lot easier!
Cutting mat
Rulers: besides your regular rulers, a 16” square ruler works best for squaring
blocks and a 4” or 6” square ruler is very handy
Freezer paper
Fine point black marker
If you happen to have a 60mm rotary cutter please bring it. If you don’t, don’t worry, it is not a necessity.