H. P. Quilters

For those of you who were not in attendance today, April 23rd, Stephanie taught us a technique for sewing together half-square triangles. Today's block, Churn Dash, required two-- 4 7/8 inch squares of one fabric and two-- 4 7/8 inch squares of another fabric. Steph had us make two odd pairs using both fabrics with right sides together. Next you need to draw a pencil line diagonally from one corner to the other of each pair. Begin stitching a scant seam using that line as the edge (as if it was actually cut) and then do the same thing on the other side of the line. You will end up with a pencil line in the center and two seams on either side a scant quarter of an inch away. Now you can cut the square--you guessed it--along the pencil line. Press your four squares open and trim them each to measure 4 1/2 inches.

Next month is the Friendship Scrap Block and you can find it at the Quilters Cache if you click this link: http://quilterscache.com/F/FriendshipScrapBlock.html

We will meet on Wednesday May 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the church!! I will send a follow up email next week with specific instructions for cutting your fabrics.

Busy, busy girls!!

Rail Fence and Woven Ribbons

Sorry I did not get everyone that day. I forgot to bring out my camera until near the end.
Next time we can get pictures of you and your finished blocks.

Quilt Blocks 1 and 2

You should have all of your fabric chosen and soon-to-be-cut.
Call Stephanie if you need further help.

Our next meeting is on FEBRUARY 20th at 10:30 a.m.
You will learn many tips for sewing your blocks.
We want you to be successful!!

I went ahead an assembled by first two blocks. I used fabric from my stash in two color motifs: RED, WHITE and BLUE and RED, OFF WHITE and BLUE.
It was fun and really not that hard.
You can do it, don't give up!!

H.P. R.S. Block of the Month GROUP January

January 23rd Quilt Class

A message from Peggy and Stephanie
Quilt Group
Block Of The Month - 2008
Goals : Learning sewing skills and quilting techniques to build and quilt and bind a lap size quilt by November. The final quilt will consist of nine - 12” blocks and will take until September to finish the blocks, building one block a month. Sept., Oct., and Nov. meetings will focus on setting, quilting and binding the finished project.
Skills to be taught:
Quilt pattern reading
Fabric selection
Rotary cutting
precision sewing
pressing
setting
machine quilting
binding
plus a new technique/variation each month
First meeting Wed. Jan 23 (Thereafter meeting will be on the third Wed of each month)
Two times to choose from:
10:30 am - 12:00 noon or
7:00 pm. - 8:30 pm Please RSVP which session you will attend.
Demonstration will begin @ 10:30am and 7:00pm - Hands on Lab to follow
First Meeting is @ MaryAnn Hogle’s house

Please bring:
3 ring binder ( to store patterns, instructions, Photos etc.)
note paper (for ... uh... taking notes)
pencil/pen
10-12 Sheet protectors
12 x 12 “ flat storage box"-- Available for $3.50 if you want. Unused pizza boxes are great too.
You will need to purchase fabric for all the blocks at one time or use fabrics from your stash. We are completing the fabric needs list and will notify you at the first meeting what will be needed for purchase.


The first hands on session will be about fabric selection, and a demonstration about cutting and preparing for next month. We want to build confidence early on and not overwhelm. Sewing Machine(s) will not be needed the first meeting.
We will have a supplies list and special invitation in your hands this week.
thanks, Heart, Peg

Quilt Show pictures from Peg