Originally Posted by
cashs_mom
I agree that I would stick with more basic things like getting an accurate 1/4" seam before tackling some of the harder blocks. Why not do something basic so that they have something to encourage them to do more? For novices, I'd say its more important to encourage them to make something they like than that they perfect a technique. Plenty of time later on to work at perfecting their point techniques.
I agree here with cashs mom. I would work on a small sampler wall quilt. I would ask the class what they want to learn and add or subtract blocks and add or subtract classes that apply to their needs.