The Country Snowballs workshop is based on the quilt pattern in Kaffe Fassett’s book, Quilts on an

English Farm, but snowball patterns from some of Kaffe’s other book could also be used. This is a class

suitable for beginners who already know how to sew a seam and how to use a rotary cutter. It is also for

more advanced quilters who wish to concentrate on complex colour development.

This workshop is a study in using variations on a single colour or colour group, or having a more varied

palette, as in Kaffe’s original. Keep this in mind when choosing fabrics: find your colour and don’t stray

too far from it, or choose from a wider palette. If you would like to explore RED, bring reds, oranges,

reddish purples, magenta, warm brown, etc.

Please note: No sewing takes place during the workshop.

SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS

• Copy of Kaffe Fassett book: Quilts on an English Farm

• Rotary cutter

• Cutting mat – at least 12” x 18”

• Rotary ruler is recommended – 6” x 12”

• Kaffe Fassett flannel design wall – at least 40” x 72” (if you need to order this from Cowslip, please let us know £35)

• Fabric scissors

• Pencil

• Pins

• Optional: reducing glass or peephole

BEFORE THE CLASS

MAIN FABRICS

Bring at least .yd – .yd pieces of 20 different large-scale prints that are harmonious together, either

florals as used in the original, or another theme if preferred. They might be all light and dark or mostly a

colour you prefer such as blues, or reds. The prints you choose should be similar in tone and pattern but

most important should be large scale.

For example:

a cool bluish palette including purples, turquoise, cobalt and cold greens; or warm Autumn

shades. The prints can be multicolored as long as they relate to your preferred color.

If not sure, bring some extras and be prepared to shop during the workshop. On the day of the

workshop (or beforehand), you will be able to buy a range of fabrics through the host shop.

NOTE: Please feel free to bring any fabrics that you would like to use in the class – these do not have to

be Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics.

Please do not cut fabrics before class.