Progress on 9 Patch Pillow Children's Quilting Class Sample
I've made a little progress on the 9 patch block which will be the sample for the children's beginner quilting class I am doing at our local library later this summer. After choosing my fabrics and cutting them into 5 1/4 inch squares, I arranged them in what I thought was a pleasing way. It took me a while to get to this, but I like how it ended up. Good thing there were only 9 squares or I still wouldn't be at this point yet!
The squares are showing their wrong sides here, and you can see all my supplies gathered together. I love using my quilter's quarter for marking the seam line. No guess work involved!
I decided to put the white muslin square in the middle so I can quilt a pretty design or initial into it. I like for the children taking the class to be able to personalize their piece and I think initials are a nice way to do that.
And here you can see the very fine pencil lines on each side of the squares. For the dark purple square, I used my white pencil which I first sharpened to a very fine point.
Next up, I'll be showing some of the details of how I hand piece my squares, so if this is something you have not done before, you might find it interesting.
Happy Stitching!
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The squares are showing their wrong sides here, and you can see all my supplies gathered together. I love using my quilter's quarter for marking the seam line. No guess work involved!
I decided to put the white muslin square in the middle so I can quilt a pretty design or initial into it. I like for the children taking the class to be able to personalize their piece and I think initials are a nice way to do that.
And here you can see the very fine pencil lines on each side of the squares. For the dark purple square, I used my white pencil which I first sharpened to a very fine point.
Next up, I'll be showing some of the details of how I hand piece my squares, so if this is something you have not done before, you might find it interesting.
Happy Stitching!
Click here to return to HookedOnNeedles.com
Labels: children's quilting class, fabric, quilting
2 Comments:
Have fun with your young pupils!
Hugs - Lurline♥
By Lurline, At June 27, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Good luck with your little stitchers! 8-)
By Myra, At June 28, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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