Program Description
Event Details
MAKE IT SEW is a group of quilters and sewists who enjoy making small projects and quilts.
June - July - August: Summer Quilt: A Scrappy Chevron Quilt
This is the URL for the scrappy chevron quilt demos on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C355vyqPKr0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C38QxoupC52/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4D0a2srLG_/
The library will provide the newsprint used in this project. You bring scrappy strips in all sizes! You are welcome to swap strips with other participants.
June Block of the Month: 3" Little Bear Paw Block (read below)
Each month in 2024, we will be learning how to make a different "bitty block" that can be used in large or small projects. If you make a set of "bitty blocks" each month, you can slowly make the row quilt as shown below or use your blocks on various smaller projects.
These blocks are perfect for the beginning quilter, as you will learn 'quilting basics' throughout the year. Quilting Daily shared these free online patterns a few years ago, and they are still available. The URL for the Little Bear Paw block pattern is below:
https://s31968.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/pdf/BittyBearPawBlock.pdf
In this month's class, we will be making the 3" Little Bear Paw block. If you are new to rotary cutting, help will be available! Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. At the time you register, please let me know if you need to use one of the Library's sewing machines. Rotary cutting equipment and ironing board stations will be available to use at each class.
A kit to make one block will be provided at class. Feel free to bring your own fabric to make more blocks as time permits!
Each Little Bear Paw block takes two fabrics, one print and a contrasting background. Here is what you need for one block.
Background fabric:
2" squares (2)
1.5" square (1)
Print fabric for bear paw:
2" squares (2)
2.5" square (1)
If you want to make a quilt similar to the one below, you will need to eventually make 16 Little Bear Paw blocks.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.