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FRACTURED HEXAGON 2 DAY WORKSHOP
Featuring The New Hexagon Perpetual Calendar
Come join Lucy Gay in creating your version of this 3” fractured hexagon block from cutting your own template patterns to finishing it into a completed mug rug using the “Quilt As You Go” method. All template patterns will be provided.
Pre Class work:
- All registered participants will receive an email with the Zoom link, a supply list and a colouring page featuring the April 4th block to assist with color and fabric choices.
- Also attached will be PDF files with the FH pattern templates and QAYG backing/batting templates that must be printed on 65 lb. card stock before the class.
- Select some of your favourite fabric stash or scraps.
Day 1:
- Creating an EPP design board using painters’ tape.
- Cutting all the Pattern templates, Fussy Cutting windows and the Backing & Batting templates.
- Fussy cut fabric from your stash using the fussy cutting templates
- Glue baste each Pattern Template.
- Learn to control the “tails” when assembling the block.
Day 2:
- Removing the paper templates.
- Preparing the block for the QAYG method of finishing.
- Cutting the backing and batting.
- Finishing the block with a 1” border using a blanket stitch and quilting as desired.
| Registration: | Fractured Hexagon |
|---|---|
| Instructor: | Lucy Gay |
| Date: | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 and Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Skill Level: | All levels |
| Location: | Zoom from your own home |
| Workshop Fee: | Non-member: $30 (Sold Out) Member: $20.00>>Click Here<< |
Copyright laws normally require each participant to own their own copy of the Calendar. However, Lucy has received special one time permission from the author Katja Marek allowing her to supply the templates and colouring page for this workshop only. If you would like your own copy of the calendar she still has some in stock and will be happy to ship to Winnipeg. https://www.katjasquiltshoppe.com/
Monthly Meeting Prize Draws
Draw 2 - February 2023 to June 2023
The Prizes & Promotions Committee will once again be holding draws for fabulous prize baskets at our monthly meetings. For the nominal price of $15, you get a chance at 3 draws per month for 5 months (February 2023 to June 2023 inclusive). Purchases are limited to 1 per person but your single purchase makes you eligible for ALL the above draws.
To make your purchase, just log in and the item will appear just below this post. Draws are made by random selection using a computer generated wheel. To be eligible for draws the purchase must be made prior to midnight on the Monday before the monthly meeting
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