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Katie Pedersen Quilt Workshop: Psychedelic Baby
Join author Katie Pedersen,
Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts,
in refining your improvisational quilting skills in this modern quilt block workshop. By merging one construction method with multiple string piecing techniques we'll simultaneously create large string blocks and mitered log cabin blocks that appear both chaotic and controlled. Design one quilt or two with your blocks.
We'll touch on fabric options, placement and the unlimited design potential to make a
finished original quilt. Katie will have multiple inspiring examples of how you and these
quilt blocks can play together.
All level of sewists welcome.
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Tools:
Sewing machine in awesome working order (don't forget cords and pedal)
15" square template quilting ruler (optional but encouraged)
Long template quilting ruler (at least 24" long) Rotary cutter and large 24 x 36 mat
Matching thread, scissors, pins, roll of painter's tape, rotary cutter
2 yards of flannel, batting or something that can be used as a design wall
Iron and Board (3 will be provided)
*Optional- Paper and colored pencils or pens
Materials:
Total of (6) yards or more of solid fabric or small scale prints
(FQs or 22" scrap strips are fine). Please no large scale prints.
I usually have about 6-9 different fabrics, but you could use just two fabrics to make a binary quilt. An example is the black and gray design.
Color inspiration is all around, but I generally collect what appeals to me for later reference.
(You can view Katie's colorway collection on her website: Sewkatiedid.com.)
We will be designing improvisationally in this workshop. Our goal in class will be to have a full understanding of the construction of the blocks. Blocks can easily be added later to enlarge your quilt size. Fabric here is an estimate so that you can happily create and play in class. FYI, just like cookies, more is better. I'd suggest buying what you can purchase more of incase you enlarge your quilt.
Homework/Preparation Prior to Class:
Prior to class you will need to cut strips from each fabric. Strips should be a mix of somewhat consistent-width and angled (wedge shaped) strips.
Cut the Strips: Fold the yardage in half ONCE, matching the selvedges and square up the top edge.
Cut a variety of consistent-width strips that measure between 1 to 4.5, we're improvising here so it doesn't have to be exact.
To cut an angled strip place your ruler at the desired angle and cut along the ruler's edge, again between 1 and 4.5 in width.
Cut the strips in half at the center fold to yield (2) shorter strips of about 21".
Their shapes should look like the photo below.
Cut a total of (3) strips from yardage and/or cut (6) strips from FQs along the longest edge.
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LocationQUALITY SEWING AND VACUUM (Located in the Seattle Lighting Plaza) (View)
10876 Myhre Place NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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