SCRAP QUILT
SKILL LEVEL AND TIMEFRAME
Suitable for all levels. Being comfortable with the rotary cutter is desirable.
1 Day
Quilt 1:
128cms (H) x 128cms(W)
Quilt 2:
125cms (H) x 125cms(W)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
A one day workshop designed for free rotary cutting. Allow yourself the freedom of no templates to create a quilt with a contemporary feel. Left over fabrics from other projects are ideal for this quilt. A darker fabric will be used to link all the colours together to create unity. Once all the blocks have been made they may be squared off freehand or with a ruler. Sashing strips may be added to create another dimension. If you wish to make the quilt bigger simple add more fabrics.
REQUIREMENT LIST
Sewing machine in good working order with a spare needle and instruction book.
(Please check that you have packed the foot with the machine.)
Matching thread to the dominant colour in your fabric selection.
Rotary cutter and the largest mat you have
Scissors, pins and usual sewing requirements
Square ruler (30cm or 12 inch) if you wish to square your blocks
A small flannel sheet to be used as a design wall
FABRIC
9 fabrics at
30cms each. Vary the value, texture and colour of your selection.
LINK FABRIC
50cm of a darker valued fabric
This is the fabric that links all of the colours together to create unity. Darker valued fabrics work the best such as black, charcoal, grey, navy, bottle green etc.
CUTTING THE FABRIC
Please cut all your fabric at home before class to save your valuable lesson time.
From each of the 9 fabrics cut: -
5 x 5 inch (13cm) squares
From the remainder of the fabric cut:-
2 x 1.1/4 inch (3.5cms) strip across the width of the fabric
2 x 2 inch (5cms) strip across the width of the fabric
LINK FABRIC
5 X 5 inch (13cms) square
From the remainder of the fabric cut:-
4 x 1 ¼ inch (3.5cms) strip across the width of the fabric
4 x 2 inch (5cms) strip across the width of the fabric
Quilt 1. 75cms
of stripped fabric for sashing and bindings.
Quilt 2. Extra fabric will be required for sashing (optional),
borders and bindings.