General Patchwork & Quilting

I will start by discussing various designs and then each week I will show how to draw up and piece different blocks that can either be repeated, more than one block stretched/merged together or made as part of a sampler quilt. To include discussion about choice of colours, use of lattice or changing the shape of blocks to create exciting designs or movement within the quilt. Patchwork possibilities are endless and one never stops being inspired with new ideas.
 
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

Washed Fabrics – COTTON, mixed selection of plain and patterns, with a good variety of colours to suit students, can be re-cycled as long as still strong, or project in progress
1 metre minimum of washed calico
Basic sewing kit – to include threads, paper and fabric scissors
Pens, pencils, notebook, template (plastic or card)  –  cereal boxes are excellent
Ruler, A1 sheet imperial graph paper, Pritt-stick, colouring pencils – if available
Cutting mat if available, 2 Sheets of fine sandpaper – the sandpaper can be stuck to strong board, to be used for drawing on
Please bring a picture or favorite piece of multi-coloured fabric to use in colour exercise, this will help when choosing colours
Books and pictures – for inspiration