Seats Available?: Sold Out NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Materials Fee: $10 Fee Details: Alpha quilt pattern by Sarah Ruiz
Required Supplies: - Alpha pattern - https://saroy.net/spell-it-out-workshop/ - Fabric – refer to the SEW or QUILTCON planning pages for fabric requirements for your chosen mini OR bring your own selection based on your own planned design - Thin, sharp pins - Fabric-safe, washable glue stick (Elmer’s school glue sticks are cheap and easy to find) - Fabric marking tool (such as a Hera marker or chalk pencil) - Coordinating piecing thread (50 wt or thinner recommended) - neutral 50wt thread provided but students are welcome to bring their own to match their project if they wish
Optional Supplies: - Square quilting ruler at least 8.5″ x 8.5″ in size for trimming blocks - Printed templates for the letter(s) you plan to make (acrylic templates will also be available to use in the classroom) - Small scissors for thread trimming
Prep Requirements: Students should purchase the pattern, plan their quilt, and print and cut a small number of pieces in advance to use as practice in class. Please review the full preparation instructions here: https://saroy.net/spell-it-out-workshop/
Unleash your creativity and sew a quilt that speaks to you! In this workshop, students will practice multiple curved piecing techniques while working on your own unique letter-based quilt design using the blocks in Sarah's "Alpha" pattern. This pattern includes different skill-based options for block construction. Beginners will learn how to get started with basic quarter circles, while more experienced quilters will get tips and tricks for full circles and complex curves with partial, tapered ends. Combine techniques and blocks to make your message come to life in quilt form!
Sewing machines generously provided by event sponsors!
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