Newsletter 2009-9

     
 
Fun Classes

Nine Patch Kameleon (September 5th) by Eldrid Røyset Førde - In this class you will learn the Kameleon Quilt® technique of sewing three dimensional curved triangles in between the blocks, and between blocks and borders. The inset curved triangles which can be flipped over and buttoned down to either side, will make for a versatile design with lots of possible looks, - you can practically have a new look to the quilt every day. More information... Sign up Now!


NEW! A Trio of Patchwork Projects (September 5th) by Rhonda Woodsmall - Are you ready to try a new piecing method? We are going to make a checkbook cover, a coin purse and a tote bag. My cut down method allows you to make "Blocks"with small pieces without paper piecing and you won’t ever handle anything smaller than a 1 ½" square. "Blocks" are made by sewing fabric swatches together and then cutting out squares with a template. There are three different "Blocks"to learn. The small pieces just happen as you sew the squares together. It's fun and dramatic looking! More information... Sign up Now!


Quilted Portraits (September 12th) by Therese May - Make a wonderful fantasy portrait quilt!! Start with a very simple drawing of a face (like kindergarten!!!) More information... Sign up Now!


Learn to Fabric Paint (September 12th) by Vicki Johnson - Learn to fabric paint while doing a flowering apple tree. Several techniques to use fabric paint to create landscapes will be presented in this class. Using a pattern of a flowering apple tree you will make a small painting to use in a quilt, garment, wall hanging or other small project. Instruction for using fabric paint in each procedure will be given along with a general description of the type of fabric paint used. Everyone should have a finished 9” x 9” painting at the end of class.. More information... Sign up Now!


Somerset Patchwork (September 19th) by Eldrid Røyset Førde - Somerset patchwork is made by folding fabric squares or rectangles and sewing them on to a foundation fabric. More information... Sign up Now!


NEW! Confused Wells (September 19th) by Cinzia White - Fed up with all of those leftover scraps lying around… too small for anything really but too big to throw out. Well Confused Wells is your answer. Made using strips and quick piecing techniques this is the perfect solution. In fact the more scraps the better. Any scrap bigger than 1in by 9in is usable. Confused Wells is a generous 56in x 72in but it is easy to change the final size to suit your needs and your scraps. More information... Sign up Now!


Your First Quilt (September 26th) by Maria Hrabovsky - If you have never made a quilt, this class is for you. It will take you step by step from the tools and fabrics you will need right through to a finished, labelled, machine-quilted, small quilt. Students will choose the size of quilt they wish to make: doll quilt, wall hanging, crib quilt, baby quilt, or child size. Each student’s quilt will be different from the others. The only prerequisite for this class is knowing how to use your sewing machine. More information... Sign up Now!

NEW! A Simply Plaid Halloween (September 26th) by Maria Hrabovsky - Have extra fun this Halloween with a wall hanging that appears to glow in the dark and a cute, unique set of Boo Bags for children to take trick-or-treating or for you to take along when shopping during October. Imagine the comments and reactions you’ll receive! Fusible appliqué is the method we’ll be using. Have fun with plaids or use traditional colours for your assortment of pumpkins, ghosts, leaves and other spooky elements in this quilt! More information... Sign up Now!


Button, Button, YOU'VE Got the Button! (October 17th) by Eleanor Levie - We all know you've got a big old jar or box--or maybe a treasure chest chock-full of buttons. This class is sure to unbutton and unleash your imagination to think about buttons outside the box—and onto quilts, and quilted accessories, and wearables. After all, whether buttons are functional or purely decorative, they're the perfect accents for everything you make. More information... Sign up Now!


Basic Celtic for Hand Applique (October 24th) by Scarlett Rose - Learn an effective method for making your own bias tape; with your choice of fabric, your sewing machine and bias bars. Take the first steps in learning how to draw Celtic designs by using Scarlett's new technique for creating knots - the Magic Key series. This class also shows how to hand appliqué for the right or left handed. For the beginner, but with optional suggestions for the intermediate and advanced, who may be interested in learning what can be done with designing your own Celtic knotwork. More information... Sign up Now!


Freezer Paper Applique (October 31st) by MsDesigns - This project is intended for first-time appliquers or those that want to learn freezer paper applique. Come and see how easy it is for a beginner to get into applique and get excellent results! More information... Sign up Now!


 
New EPP Workshop!

Blooming Lone Star
We are going to make a table runner (about 12-1/2" x 35"). This is an intermediate/advanced project. If you are a beginner and want a challenge, hop on in and have fun with us. Workshop starts September 5th.

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Gallery Update . . .

We have some new Spidron pictures! Check them out in our gallery.
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This month's birthdays!

Day Name - nick
2 Maridee - Mariel
2 Birdie - Birdie
3 Irene
3 Linda
4 Michelle -
5 Donna - Pooh
6 Teresa - woolwasher
8 Sue - quiltma
9 Kim - kimpe
10 Geri - Geri
14 Peggy - craftypeg
15 Ellen - PineapplePrincess
15 Reita - quiltmaker4
19 Kris
21 Marjorie - Marge
21 Mary - maryj
22 Ann - pontiac46750
23 Angie - sewbeit
24 Judith
25 Judi
27 Edwinna - winna
27 Johanna
29 Joyce
Are you on our birthday list? If not, Let us know when your birthday is.
 
     
     
 
Sew and Tell

Each month I post a question in our forum. This is a great way to share what you know and to learn new things. Here is this month's question.

Do you use fabrics besides cottons?

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You can see the answers to this question in our forum as well as add your own! Join us in our forum. Visit the Student Lounge for Sew and Tell.

 
     
     
 

Word Scramble!

Here are the answers to last month's scramble

1. nocturne
2. mayflower
3. delaware
4. counterpane
5. pennsylvania
6. alabama
7. nameless
8. indian
9. crown
10 mosaic

 
     
     
 

Let's Share Links!

Do you have a quilty web site and would like to share links with QuiltCampus? Click Here to visit our link page. You can contact us near the bottom of the page to share links.

 
     

Crossword
easy

ACROSS
1 A collection of fabric acquired by quilting enthusiasts.
5 _____ appliqué. The technique of turning under the edge of one fabric to reveal the underlying fabric.
6 _____ half. A pieces of fabric (22" x 36") that is cut along the fold of the fabric.
7 Quilt _____. Procedure of chalking a design onto the quilt top prior to quilting in order to provide a stitching guide.
8 A diagonal direction to the grain of fabric. Fabric cut along the bias requires careful handling as it stretches easily.
9 Quilter's _____. A piece of fabric (11" x 18") that is half of a fat quarter (18" x 22").
11 _____ appliqué. By using fusible webbing, you can press your appliqué pieces to the background fabric.
14 _____ appliqué. An appliqué technique that uses folded bias strips to produce complex, curved geometric designs.
16 _____ line. The line on a pattern that you cut your fabric to.
17 _____quilting. A technique of quilting where you outline a piece most often appliqué. The first quilting line is in-the-ditch. The next quilting line is parallel to the first line and approximately 1/4" away. You continue adding new quilting lines.
20 No Seam (abbreviation).
21 _____ fabric. The fabric on which appliqué pieces are sewn to.
22 Fat Quarter (abbreviation).
23 _____ piecing. Quilting technique in which a design is printed onto paper and fabric pieces are stitched together on the paper for accuracy.
DOWN
1 General all-purpose sewing needle.
2 _____ quilt. A quilt that is made and each block is different and has been signed by a different person.
3 _____ quilting. Random lines of stitching that usually do not cross each other.
4 The lengthwise finished edge on each side of fabric.
10 In the _____ quilting. Quilting in the seam line.
12 The layer of fiber between the quilt top and the back. This is the part that provides the loft and also the warmth in a quilt.
13 Single design unit of a quilt top. They are generally square or rectangular design components, but can be other shapes. They are stitched together to form a quilt top.0
15 _____ basting stitch. Another term for Tailor's padding stitch.
18 Cream On Cream (abbreviation).
19 _____-patch. A quilt that uses the same shape, such as hexagons, diamonds or squares repeatedly.
22 _____ dogs. Mechanical teeth located under the needle plate of a sewing machine that serve to guide the fabric through the machine.
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