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Zoom (SMQG Provided)

"You already know how to thread and use a sewing machine and you're ready to learn more piecing and quilting skills."

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Learn the concept of building an improvised mosaic quilt using improvised log cabin blocks at ratios of 1:2:3 (Large: 3”, 6” & 9” blocks; Medium: 2”, 4”, & 6” blocks; or Small: 1”, 2”, & 3” block) In this workshop you’ll create an Improv Mosaic 20”x20” or 24”x24” sized pillow or wall hanging using the “Medium” scale blocks (6”, 3”, 2”). Participants will leave with a pattern layout and the skills to build a larger throw or bed quilt. This is a fantastic process for using scraps – even the smallest pieces! 

Participants learn how simply and quickly make numerous small log cabin blocks via “scrappy chain piecing”, and how to use these small starter blocks to create unique medium and large blocks. Participants can use the pattern and ratios to “riff” on what’s learned in class to create their own block designs and versions beyond the log cabin blocks taught in class.   

• Quilting Cotton: Approximately 1.5 – 2 yards of a wide variety of fabric – the more variety the better!
• • Perfect for using your scraps- even the very small pieces
  • Solids, or fine blenders/batiks that read as solid.
  • As many colors as you have on hand!
  • NOTE: This is a perfect project for tiny pieces, strips, weird sizes that you have hanging around! The blocks we’ll be making will be 2.5”, 4.5” and 6.5” – and are built with strips and pieces from the starting 2.5” blocks we’ll make 
• Sewing Machine +  Neutral thread 
• Rotary cutter/cutting mat
• Acrylic ruler to cut strips – whatever you use 
• 6.5” acrylic block ruler (if you happen to have a 4.5” and a 2.5” acrylic block ruler, bring as well, but no need to go out and purchase.) 
• Iron/ironing pad (or access to one) 
• Small Design wall (24” x 24” piece of batting or white flannel)

Accessibility:   

SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably.

If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.