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    Old 02-12-2014, 04:31 AM
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    I think a lesson on binding would be very valuable.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 04:54 AM
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    This store's short cut binding tool demo was getting watched every time I went by their booth at Houston in Nov 2013 http://thequiltingsquares.com I know the technique has been shown before, but it is completely machine binding with a flange.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 05:11 AM
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    Something new to me....but maybe not 'hot' was honeycomb moda charm packs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TS7Zh-f9xM. Something for the beginner.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 05:23 AM
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    I think it would be on new tools or techniques. Simply Quilts use to inform me what new products there were available for us quilters. Now I rely on this board to keep me informed.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 05:26 PM
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    Maybe you could do a mix of easier and more complicated projects, or even one room where you bring your own project. Possibilities include doing a different star pattern, possibly one from Bonnie Hunter's site quiltville.com , lone star in a day. Ask the participants what they're interested in first.
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    Old 02-13-2014, 05:10 AM
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    suggest instruction on paper-piecing
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    Old 02-21-2014, 09:03 AM
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    Do something people would be hesitant to try at home alone, or something they need encouagement to keep going on. Fabric painting or FMQ for beginners.
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    Old 02-21-2014, 11:37 AM
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    Our "At home in the Guild" classes that usually run anywhere from 3 hours to a day have been on fabric dying, paper piecing, fusible applique, reverse applique, needle turn applique, free motion stitching , fabric baskets (with clothesline). It might be fun to throw in some new block patterns.
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    Old 02-21-2014, 11:45 AM
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    call paper pcs and get free starter kits for English paper piecing. start them on how to do it. it's a great take along
    and the kits are free
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