Whirligigs
Finished Size: 60" x 49"
Susan Garrity
HOME PHONE: (307) 733-4911
EMAIL: [email protected]
CELL PHONE: (602) 316-3734
Kit Fee: $ 10 Optional- Paid to teacher in class
Description of Class
This is a paper pieced pattern. This class will include:
 Learning to draft a log cabin block in a triangle
 Learning the importance of completing a road map for construction of the quilt
 Discussion of color values and movement
 Options for printing paper piecing patterns
 Making blocks using paper piecing foundations
 Discussion of border options
Each student will be provided with a packet that contains:
 Drafting instructions
 8” triangle pattern (numbered)
 Roadmap to be colored
 Construction details
 Sample road map
 Sample of different types of foundation papers (will vary by packet)
The class starts off with the details of drafting any size pattern, moves into the discussion of color
and value, progresses to each student coloring in their roadmap, with the majority of the class spent
with each student making blocks using the pre-printed foundation papers provided in their class
packet. Given the individual level of progression, questions are welcome at every point. There is
very little “lecture” time.
Sample blocks are used for demonstration in the class.
Fabric Requirements
You may cut strips of all fabrics that are one and one quarter (1 ¼) inch wide.
Supplies needed:
Basic Sewing Kit (Machine in good working order, machine cord/pedal, straight pins, fabric scissors,
paper scissors, needles, thread, notebook, pen/pencils, 18” ruler, rotary cutter, cutting mat, iron, and
of course chocolate)
Colored pencils (whatever you have will work, these are needed to color in your “roadmap” so you
can sew your pieces together.)