2 Different Classes

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Both of these classes took place at Essem Textiles in Cloverdale. There are 2 more classes planned and others coming in the future. The Fat-Quarter Teddy Bear starts later this month (in 2 different sizes) and the 3D Pinwheels will be in April. The Teddy Bear class is almost full – but Essem will start a wait list for a 2nd class if there is enough interest! If you haven’t sewn at Essem – you are in for a delightful surprise. The classroom is fantastic, lots of plug-ins, great lighting and the hosts are the BEST!!!

Quilt-as-you-go Table Runner

I taught this class a few weeks ago … the participants were amazing and the table runners so diverse! It was pretty awesome … Here’s a peak at them – finished or in progress

Here is Kathy’s … all finished – including the binding!

And here’s Tina’s … the flowers and dragonflies are so pretty!

I haven’t received pictures from any of the other, but here they all are in progress. They are all so very different!

This is my Quilt-as-you-Go Table Runner. I finished it today and it’s my TGIFF for this week! I used fabrics from Island Batik’s Vintage Lace collection. You can read about the quilt that I made with this collection HERE. For the table runner I used the following fabrics:

  • Center: Mini Floral Vine Fall
  • Yellow: Mini Floral Vine Corn
  • Green: Dots: Pineneedle
  • Border & Binding: Medallion- Lace Fall

The center was quilted with Silly Moon’s “Drop” ruler.

Today’s Machine Binding Class

I taught the group a ton of tricks for binding quilts totally by machine. I think they enjoyed learning my radical techniques!

Here they are – hard at work. On the le

2 of the participants brought their Quilt-as-you-Go table runners to learn how to do those tricky angled corners and the regular 90 degree corners. How did I miss getting pictures of 2 of the projects? (Sorry, ladies!) As you can see, the bindings turned out fantastic! I’m super impressed with the 2 that did the straight line final attachment. It took me a LONG time before I ventured from decorative stitches! All of the ladies did a fantastic job!

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting! 
Gail 

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  3. Where can I get the Teddy bear pattern. I could make it from the picture but don’t want to violate any copyrights. It would be absolutely perfect for Project Linus.

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  4. Hi Gail, those sound like great classes. I’m sure that your a wonderful teacher 🙂 Your runner looks great. I took a course with Silly Moon but found that it was really difficult to get the foot (I had to buy a universal foot) to be correct – so I got lots of problems with the tension. One day I’ll have to practice again since I do have quite a few rulers. Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks!

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    • Hi Andrée!
      You need to get the correct foot for your machine. There are so many different feet – and having the right one is essential! Once you have the correct foot, you’ll find using Silly Moon rulers is much easier!
      Thanks for hosting Free Motion Mavericks!

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  6. Hi Gail! Isn’t it just THE BEST to be back to in-person classes??! Of course, I just adore the bear quilt since I had to immediately make one myself as soon as I glimpsed yours. The table runner looks fun and all the different versions are fab. Happy Friday! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne

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