Quilts 'On Point'
I shared my Ripless Paper Piecing
System in the Pineapple Table Runner class at Calico Cupboard a couple of weeks ago. Students enjoyed the accuracy of my system and the fact that they didn't
have to spend time ripping off paper when their blocks were finished. And they
could re-use the foundation so less paper waste going into the recycle bins.
I teach this system online at
the Academy of Quilting.
The class project is a different design and I also include a BONUS Star Table Runner to
keep the fun going. This class starts on March 14th.
The other project I talked about recently is
the Lap Quilt that I will be teaching on my Alaska Quilt Cruise in September.
I realized that both these
designs are 'on point' settings and thought it would be good to talk about
these types of settings and share instructions for cutting the triangles needed for these quilt designs.
'On Point' means that the square
block is turned one quarter of a turn. So, instead of the blocks being placed
'side by side' they are 'pointy end - to - pointy end'. If you know a bit
about geometry you will realize that this gives you more 'mileage' from your
blocks. The distance from one point to the opposite point is longer than
the sides of the block. This meant that I only had to make 5 pineapple blocks
to get a table runner that is over 50" long!
For the Cruise Quilt (still need
a catchy name for this one) I wanted students to get more distance from their
blocks too - so they can make fewer blocks and still get a large lap-size
quilt.
Yes, there is math involved when
you use this 'on point' technique. So I have created a PDF file that you
can print and keep in your studio for reference whenever your design uses this
type of arrangement.
Sign up for my FREE e-zine and I will email my file to you.
The place to sign up is on the right side of this page.
The place to sign up is on the right side of this page.
Hope this helps you when you are creating YOUR next
quilt!
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About the Alaska Cruise.......
I have had a few people ask me:
"Does my husband have to learn to quilt too?"
Husbands/partners/friends are welcome to join us for quilting
but.....there are lots of things for them to do on the ship while you are in
class. Classes are only scheduled for the two 'at sea' days so you won't miss
any of the excursions when we visit Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
We also have no scheduled class
on the day we will be cruising Glacier
Bay. This is one of the highlights of this cruise!
Yes, I have been to Alaska teaching on two previous cruises and it
is such a wonderful trip that I said "yes, yes, yes" when this
opportunity came along. Hope you'll considering joining me - want more information? Click the picture of the EAGLES in the sidebar.
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