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Y seams are a problem for me.
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Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 7610668)
If these ladies are novice quilters they might benefit more from the basics before tackling difficult blocks.
Blocks that I've found difficult - snail's trail, any block involving half rectangles, square in a square. I usually resort to paper piecing the difficult angles. |
Drunkard's Path is a good block for learning how to piece curves. How to put sashing between blocks and borders on so you don't have a wavy top. How to miter final borders.....
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Thank you all so much for your input. The classes won't start until the end of October or perhaps November. So I have time to get more information about the level of ability from the QS owner. And, I'll take that in consideration as I plan what the classes will include.
I do think sashing and mitered corners are important, too. So, maybe it should definitely be a quilt and not just wall hangings. I always feel comfortable asking you all for help. And, you always come through. |
Originally Posted by cashs_mom
(Post 7610864)
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.
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I teach an Intermediate Piecing class. Here's my class description.
"In this 5-part class, you will make five 9” blocks and put them together with sashing and setting triangles. Skills taught in this class include: Y-seams, ruler work, making your own templates, quarter and three-quarter triangles, foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, etc. Blocks include: Lemoyne Star, Spinning Star, 54-40 or Fight, New York Beauty and Nesting Geese." Here's a picture... |
My first class ever was based on the Diana Leone Sampler Quilt book. We 100% hand pieced it. The teacher taught all the techniques, lots of converging diamonds, curved seams, y-seams hand applique, hexagons. It was a super helpful class. I found that learning those techniques in slow-motion via hand piecing really helped me understand how to do them. I am still using what I learned, even tonight while doing a Rose Star block.
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When I retired I started working on Sylvia's Bridal Sampler book by Jennifer Chivarene. The variety of blocks and working them out taught me how to do just about anything I would ever experience. It covered a very wide variety of techniques. Best money I ever spent on a quilting book.
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how to add a border that is not 'friendly' (wavy). The borders should be trimmed before applying to help keep the quilt square. Machine quilting those 'friendly'borders is NOT fun or easy! And it does not quilt out well either...
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Ai love kits by Carla for tips
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