Intermediate level.

      Create whimsical houses using no rulers or patterns while you learn to do curved piecing.  Each unique house, with several surrounding borders, will be cut freehand with gentle curves using your rotary cutter.

Supply List

      REQUIRED

      Sewing machine , extra machine needles

      Basic sewing supplies, thread, bobbins, pins, seam ripper

      Rotary cutter, rotary mat (every person should bring these)

      Chalk marker (preferred) or disappearing wash-out marker

      Fabric (see instructions below) 

      (Classroom must have iron, ironing board)  

Instructions for Choosing Fabrics 

(Please bring only good-quality quilting cottons.  Other types fray too much.)

All fabric measurements are approximations.  The bigger the pieces, the more  free you will feel because you won't be worrying you will run out.   Bring an abundance of fabrics that appear "solid", but also include several stripes, polka dots, or wild or busy prints.   

When choosing your borders, remember that each border must have a high contrast in color with the borders on either side of it. For example, if your sky is light, the first border is dark, second border is light, outer background is dark.  The following is the bare minimum that you would need. (It is better to bring more.) 

            At least 8 inch square for house

            At least 12 inch square for roof

            1/3 yard or Fat quarter for sky

            At least 14” x 6” for grass

            1/4 to 1/2 yd. for first border (not a fat quarter- must be long)

            1/4 to 1/2 yd. for second border (not a fat quarter-must be long)