January Workshop, 19th January 2012



Seattle Streets by Laurie Biethan
- http://www.ufo-rphanage.com/seattle-streets.shtml 

"Seattle Streets", designed by Laurie Biethan

The January Workshop will be held on the 19th January, 2012 10 am start - come along at 9:30 am if you can help with setting up the tables, cords, etc.

The project "Seattle Streets" is 60"x72" without borders. You won't finish this in one day, but you will have some blocks done.

Fabric Requirements:

•  3 metres black or whatever solid colour suits your other fabrics
• 16 FQs florals, batiks, Christmas, black & white (maybe use red sashing), children's novelty

* Not suitable for fussy cutting.

Class preparation:

Black fabric

• Cut off the selvedge on one side.
• Cut 1" strips along the length - 10 (you will need more).
• If you fold your fabric to cut it, check you don't get those V shapes.

From each FQ

• cut 3" x 22"
• cut 4" x 22"
• cut 5" x 22"

Also bring

• Loaded bobbins - Machine with pedal & lead - 1/4" foot
• 12" square ruler or larger or 6"x 12" or larger
• Rotary cutter - new blade - Bandaids
• Cutting board to suit ruler. Share between 4
• Iron and ironing board (mini). Share between 4.
• New machine needles.
• Usual sewing gear (unpicker, scissors, pins)
• Power board, extension lead.
• Cushion. Mug. Own lunch.

Cost: $2 door entry - This is a free pattern, but the designer would like a donation to a charity. It is suggested $3 each to Diamond Creek CFA.

Darelle

Call to quilters all over the world for Healing Hearts blocks

Shirley, in New Zealand, is co-ordinating "Healing Hearts" for those affected by the recent mining disaster. Read the instructions on her blog - and do what you can for others in need.

If you are in need of some pattern ideas - check out this link I found on the Internet. Remember that Shirley is looking for 6 1/2 inch (6 inch) blocks. 

Happy sewing, Jennifer

[image courtesy: "http://how-to-quilt.com"

Worlds Biggest Hexagon Quilt

Take part - join in if you like - hexagons need to be received by 1st December.
The Worlds Biggest Hexagon Quilt is underway here in Queensland, Australia.
"About 6 months ago Gail Chalker of Gatton, Queensland, Australia decided to see if she could organise an attempt to make the World's Biggest Hexagon Quilt. Gail is a partner in a Quilt Shop the small country town of Gatton, which is about 1 hour and 15 minutes west of Brisbane, Queensland's capital city. Using her network of friends, students and customers and her links to several yahoo quilt groups, Gail started to spread the word about her interest in attempting to set a world record for Hexagon Quilts. She researched the Guinness Book of Records requirements and decided that this was something which was worth trying to achieve."
Progress so far - it's looking gorgeous
Thanks for the link Simone.
Happy Sewing, Jennifer