Stack and Whack Quilt Class

Thurs., Aug. 18th, 9:30-3:00 or so. 

 Taught by Sandy Winter, cost is $25. 

Must have the book "Magic Stack & Whack Quilt."
Pot luck lunch.

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Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilt

Date: Friday, July 22 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: $25

Introduction: Turn your scraps, bits and pieces into a beautiful, one of a kind Pineapple Quilt using Gyleen Fitzgerald’s Pineapple Tool. The ruler has just enough markings to make a quick and accurate pineapple blocks using 1 ½” strips. You don’t even need to worry about bias, just start cutting what you have jammed into boxes and make a Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilt. Go totally random and create a mosaic look or divide by light and dark for a traditional look.

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate -Instructor: Monika Kraker

Place: Community Vac & Sewing Center (CVAC), Alexandria
Maximum class size: 6
Special instructions: Bring bag lunch or snack and a beverage
Special items needed: The Pineapple Tool by Gyleen Fitzgerald (available at CVAC)
Other items needed: sewing machine in good working order neutral color thread for piecing pins, seam ripper, rotary cutter cutting mat (a rotating cutting mat would come in handy) a small iron and ironing surface to set up next to you, or you may use the center’s iron and ironing board straight ruler: 6”x24” or 6”x12” or similar size

Fabric needed: You may choose to use scraps for this quilt or buy a variety of fabrics. Fat quarters are also great. Dip into your stash, pull out fabrics that will play together nicely and we’ll go from there. If you decide to use scraps – you can prepare for class by pressing and cutting scraps into 1 ½” strips (length anywhere from 2 ½ to 18”).

What you will learn: how to use the Pineapple Tool and rotary cutter; how to measure and use rulers; how to obtain an accurate ¼” seam allowance; how to press seams; and many tips and tricks along the way!

Very important! You must know how to operate your sewing machine, which includes winding bobbins and adjusting the tension. A ¼-inch foot for your machine would be very helpful, otherwise mark your machine with masking/painter’s tape so you can accurately sew a 1/4” seam.

You must register and pay at Community Vac & Sewing Center prior to the class.

 Lap size blue/beige sample quilt

Layout: 6 x 7 blocks (8” block)
Finished size: 55x63”
Border: 3.5” wide
Fabric requirements:
A variety of blue fabrics totaling – 2 7/8 yards
A variety of beige fabrics totaling – 2 5/8 yards
Border, center square and binding – 1 3/4 yard