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Layer Cake Patchwork Quilt - Windmills Another quilt to make with a layer cake. I used the range Linen Cupboard designed by Emma Jean Jansen, an Australian fabric designer. You need 20 10"squares to complete this quilt. Finished size - 130cm (51") x 150cm (59") Rather than use a layer cake you can cut your own 10" squares or use your stash! You will also need a co-ordinating fabric for the outside edge. In summary the requirements are: 10" squares or a Layers Cake ( click here to view what's available) Co-ordinating fabric - 80cm Border - 1m Backing & wadding: enough to cover quilt Other...

Bring these to Class If you do not bring these to class you can purchase them at the shop. A sewing machine in working order with a 1/4” foot if you have one. If you wish to use one of our machines you may do so for a fee of $5 per class. A rotary cutter** - with a sharp blade Pencil &/or pen for notes General sewing supplies Thread snips** Fabric scissors** Pins** Seam Ripper - Unpicker** Fabric marking pencil** Tape measure** Thread - usually a neutral or blending colour will be fine** Rulers** Optional to bring to most...

Half Square Triangles using a specialist ruler. There are many brands available of the special triangle rulers to cut half square triangles. They will all look a bit like this: Again always use finished sizes. Add 1/2” to measurement of side A - the finished size of the side of the half square triangle   Cut 2 strips this size from 2 different fabrics. Place the strips right sides together. Straighten the edge, cut a pair of triangles with the ruler the right side up. Flip the ruler over to cut the next pair of triangles, note that the little black point overhangs the...

Half Square Triangles Traditional Method Add 7/8” to measurement of side A. Cut a square this size and cut in half as shown. I always add 1” rather than 7/8”, this gives you ‘jiggle’ room. The square unit formed from the rejoined 2 triangles can be trimmed to the desired size. Example of side A = 4" Cut squares 5". Cut these in half. Rejoin to form a square and trim to the desired size - in this case trim to 4 1/2" for a 4" finished size   Another Alternative Instead of cutting the square in half you can...

Layer Cake Patchwork Quilt Another quilt to make with a layer cake. I used the range Flora designed by Joel Dewberry. You need 35 10"squares to complete this quilt. Finished size - 165cm (66") x 205cm (81") Rather than use a layer cake you can cut your own 10" squares or use your stash! You will also need a co-ordinating fabric. In summary the requirements are: 10" squares or a Layer Cake (click here to view what's available) Co-ordinating fabric - 2.25m Backing & wadding: enough to cover quilt Other tools you will need Cutting mat. Rotary cutter. Long ruler for use with a rotary...