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Janna Thomas
Loveland, Colorado
Janna is the author of three books and the co-owner of Bloc Loc Rulers and Courtship Quilts Publishing. Janna loves teaching non-traditional techniques that enhance quilt makers’ tool box of skills combined with the incredible speed and accuracy of Bloc Loc Rulers. Be sure to stop by her booth at the show, Bloc Loc Rulers.
Star Fusion, Half Day
Friday, 8/16/2013 - 8/16/2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Get your glow on with this technique, fusions from Bloc Loc Rulers, and learn how to make your star blocks explode! By using several seemingly unrelated techniques and the newest ruler set from Bloc Loc, you’ll be able to make a wide variety of new stars while adding to your quilter’s toolbox of tricks. Ruler set available from vendor at discounted price for students. Advanced level.
Materials List: Sewing machine with a 1/4” foot and open toe foot, thread, rotary cutter, 6” x 12” ruler. Mechanical pencil, fine marker. Travel iron. 6” x 6” template plastic. Pre-cut fabric: Itemized Fabric List (just enough to make a few blocks): Background fabric: light or white fabric - you’ll need to Cut: (4) 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” squares (after cutting your squares, please label them “Background Fabric” on a small piece of paper and pin this to all units). Star center: Small-medium multi-colored print on white - you’ll need to Cut: (1) 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” square (label the Star Center square as well). Outer Triangles: Medium multi-colored print on grey - you’ll need to Cut: (4) 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” squares (these outer triangles, together with the sashing, form the secondary star pattern; after cutting label as “outer triangles”). Back of Star: 1/8 yd approximately of 5-6 colors. For the back of the star, choose 5-6 colors: one dark, one or two light and the rest in the middle range. Cut these into strips ranging from 1” to 2” wide. The front of the star uses one color, usually darker, brighter, or more intense. Choose the one that gets more of your attention (label these too)! Label these too. Cut: (8) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares. Visit www.blocloc.com under classes tab to download detailed class syllabus and itemized, illustrated fabric list. Pattern and class handouts are included at no cost; Block Loc ruler set is available at vendor booth at 25% discount for workshop students. Sewing machine required.
NH 018 35.00
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