Hexagon Magic

Here is what I've been working on lately...a new quilt pattern "Hexagon Magic". It is available now in the Etsy Shop. There is a lot of flexibility with this pattern. I've provided five really neat (at least I think they are neat) designs which can be either combined or used as single designs. The cover for the pattern shows both of these ideas on a black foundation.   You can create each hexagon as an English Paper Piecing project or as a Traditional Quilt Piecing endeavor. Patterns for both techniques are included! 

  The pattern also has printable pages for each block, with the quantity of paper piecing units needed for that block. So, you just print these pages within the pdf pattern...and print them on cardstock or plastic (if your printer will handle these) for easy cutting out of the unique shapes.   Plus, I have included a full size layout with grid...so you can also draw your own designs. The size will match the five provided, so you can include your designs along with mine for even more crazy fun!   Plus..plus...there is a section of smaller versions of the designs...just for coloring! So, this is a great way to try out some fabric ideas using colored pencils...before you even cut the first piece of fabric.   Hugs,  

OPEN Registration for Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC) - August 2016

 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on August 8th (CST)   NOTE: I do not accept late or early registrations for classes...you need to register within the dates of the open registration period. I'm sorry, but I just have too much going on to keep up with early or deal with late registrations.   The FREE class is self-paced, and expected to take 4-8 weeks, depending on the time you have available to complete the 12 assigned Tasks.
 

  These 12-Tasks include:   1 - How to Use the Class Blog 2 - Selecting Supplies 3- Design Principles of CQ 4 - Sewing the Block 5 - Surface Beading Techniques 6 - Template Seams 7 - Shape Seams 8 - 11 Various Silk Ribbon Flowers 12 - Finishing (lace, charms, etc.)   The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions. You will need to obtain your own supplies as I do not sale kits.   Link to the Basic Supply List    Basic CQ supplies include silk ribbon, pearl cotton threads, tiny beads, etc. as the photo above indicates. None of these are in large quantity for a single block that measures about the size of a sheet of print paper.   You will be required to use a quilting hoop (Q-snap is fine). You WILL be required to access the private class blog (upon an invitation sent to you) and post photos of your work as you progress through the class.THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE.
  If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information: Your first name Your last name You country of residence Your state of residence IF you live in the USA The email address you wish me to send class instructional handouts to.   After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email AND Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held. Watch for BOTH of these emails, check your spam folder. If you do not receive by Saturday morning, email me to let me know.   Because this is an ON-LINE internet class: You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant.   You will need to be able to take a photo of your work, and upload it to the class blog. You will get instructions on "blogging" so don't worry if you don't currently do that now; you will learn. But, you DO NEED to have an operating camera and be able to take photos. You do need a basic understanding of how to save these photos and then retrieve those picture files. IF you use an IPad to take photos...you will need to email them to yourself, download them to your computer, and then upload to the class blog. If you use a phone or camera...follow the instructions for that specific camera to upload photos to your computer.   NOTE: You will be given class handouts/instruction in the form of emails and pdf documents.  The pdf files can be opened with Adobe Reader (free software on the Adobe.com site)
 You need to be able to open these handouts/instructions and save them. You can also print as you desire. In total, the course contains over 200 pages of information...so paper/printer will be required if you want to retain a hard copy of this information.   Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class!    This class is a REQUIRED before you can sign up to any of the Intermediate (ICQC) courses offered throughout the year.   HUGS!  

Update to Course Schedule for 2016

I just updated the Calendar of classes for the remainder of this year. More BCQC classes and Traditional/Special classes have been included. Here is the new schedule (it is also under the page link for course/class schedule):

Please note that ALL Classes are open for registration on "specific" windows in time. Early/late registrations are not accepted...so please mark your calendar to remind you of these time-frames. Thanks! :)

Each individual course is offered more than once a year...but not during the year-end holidays. If you miss a course this year...there will be a new schedule for 2017 posted towards the end of the year. I update the schedule as new classes are developed and based on the interest level of existing courses throughout the year.

The BCQC Course is a requirement for all of the ICQC Courses (except ICQC-102).

  Some ICQC Courses can be taken "out of order" (except for the 103 & 104 modules).

The TQC Courses must be taken "in order". 
Special Courses do not require any prior course work.
  Classes that require they be taken "in order" means that the instructions are progressive, one module leading into the next module...so they can't be done out of order. The BCQC is the preliminary requirement for the intermediate crazy quilt courses because it contains the basic instructions on how the CQ courses will be conducted and where the primary handouts for reference material is provided (it is not an indication of "skill level"; so advanced as well as novice stitchers both begin with this course).

All classes are FREE of charge, but supplies will be needed of course. I do not sale kits or supplies...and encourage you to use what is in your existing stash for most items. I also provide information on CQ Suppliers that have given the class participants a discount...in the BCQC Module. All of my classes are ON-LINE courses...which will require a printer and accessibility to the individual class blog site (by invitation from me).

BCQC - Basic Crazy Quilting Course:

6-8 August

14-16 September

11-13 October

ICQC - Intermediate Quilting Courses:

ICQC-101: Design and Piecing Various Blocks 

(All 2016 ICQC-101 courses are underway, Open again in 2017)

 

ICQC-102: Changing Colors (Dying/Painting/Inking, etc.)

(All 2016 ICQC-102 courses are underway, Open again in 2017)

 

ICQC-103: Embroidery Motifs and Seams

23-25 August

ICQC-104: Motifs w/Fabrics and Threads

4-6 October

 TQC - Traditional Quilting Courses:

TQC-201: Different Piecing Techniques

29-31 August

18-20 October

TQC-202: Additional Piecing Techniques

25-27 October

  Special Courses:

SP-301: Shadow Applique Christmas

28-30 September 

LAST EDIT of THIS Schedule was on 4 August 2016

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Autumn 2016 is NOW AVAILABLE!

Goody, goody...look what I saw on Pam Kellog's blog this morning... :)  

The Autumn 2016 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Special thanks go out to our cover artist, Gerry Krueger!

You can place your order here at Magcloud.
WOOT! WOOT!...or should I say "Gobble, gobble!"...Hugs!    

Registration is OPEN for ICQC-101 (Design Plans and Block Piecing)

Intermediate Crazy Quilt Course (ICQC)-101 Designing and Piecing Crazy Quilt Blocks is now OPEN for Registration   You are "eligible" for this class IF you have finished the Basic Course (BCQC) OR are currently enrolled in that course (It's not easy to do both courses at the same time...but is possible; so I'm allowing that this year).
Registration will close at midnight 30 July (Saturday) , Central Standard Time   The class will begin on 31 July and should take no more than 4-6 weeks to complete.    These mini classes comprise this ICQC-101 course:   A - Printing on Fabric B - Color Theory C - Selecting Fabrics D - Designing Blocks E - Adding Lace & Trims F - Piecing CQ Blocks    The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions.   Link to the Basic Supply List    You WILL be required to get your own supplies to complete the different class tasks.    If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information to register:   Your first name Your last name You country of residence Your state of residence IF you live in the USA The email address (if different) you wish me to send class instructional handouts to. The email address (if different) you wish me to use for Class Blog Access.   After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email and Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held.    This is an ON-LINE internet class You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant. We will follow the same process you used in the Basic Class.   This is the first module of the Intermediate level courses; while it does NOT involve a lot of sewing or piecing...it does involve a lot of thinking! We will cover Color Theory...and you will select various groups of colors. We will discuss the various types of designs for piecing CQ blocks...and when to use the different types of blocks. You will be practicing these designs by applying the guidelines...and then designing your own blocks on paper. You will sew at least one block as the last task...using any of the designs covered in the course. So, while there is not a huge requirement for fabrics, etc...there IS a lot of thinking that happens.
  Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class!  

Peacocks and Lace

I'm still working to finish beading the cabochons I have on hand. It will take me weeks to get all of them done...but, I just working a few each day as I have the time/energy. Just loaded these Peacock Cabochons to my Etsy shop.   Have also gone through my lace motifs and packaged a "mixed baggie" of different motifs. These are great to dye and good selections (especially if you are a new CQ stitcher). Each baggie has these motifs included:  

And, because I did not have quite as many of some motifs as I did others...there are two different listings. All include the above grouping...and ONE of these groupings:  

Hope you are having a great stitching day!   Hugs,  

Beautiful Purse

I did not make this...saw it on Pinterest this morning. Think it is a beautiful use of cabochons...so wanted to share.  

Beading Cabochons

These past couple of weeks have been full of doctor's appointments (Mom and me); canning tomatoes and freezing peaches...and making cabochons. Remember cabochons? I made a ton of these the past couple of years (see above photo), but have not had the time so far these past few months. Glad to have been able to get back to these.
Last night I took some pictures and today...loaded them onto my Etsy shop. I hope you'll take a few minutes to go check them out if you live in the US. These are glass buttons, hand-made and hand-painted on the back; the shank is removed and the button is anchored to a thin piece of felt fabric and "encapsulated" with more beads (from Japan). These can be hand sewn directly to a crazy quilt block, purse, or whatever...by couching over the "fringe" that surrounds the cabochon. Or, a tie-tack type closure can be glued to the back if the cabochon is to be used as a brooch...or you just want to remove it easily.
Hugs!

OPEN Registration for Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC) - July 2016 - Free Course

 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on July 15th (CST) NOTE: I do not accept late or early registrations for classes...you need to register within the dates of the open registration period. I'm sorry, but I just have too much going on to keep up with early or deal with late registrations.   The FREE class is self-paced, and expected to take 4-8 weeks, depending on the time you have available to complete the 12 assigned Tasks.
 

  These 12-Tasks include:   1 - How to Use the Class Blog 2 - Selecting Supplies 3- Design Principles of CQ 4 - Sewing the Block 5 - Surface Beading Techniques 6 - Template Seams 7 - Shape Seams 8 - 11 Various Silk Ribbon Flowers 12 - Finishing (lace, charms, etc.)   The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions. You will need to obtain your own supplies as I do not sale kits.   Link to the Basic Supply List    Basic CQ supplies include silk ribbon, pearl cotton threads, tiny beads, etc. as the photo above indicates. None of these are in large quantity for a single block that measures about the size of a sheet of print paper.   You will be required to use a quilting hoop (Q-snap is fine). You WILL be required to access the private class blog (upon an invitation sent to you) and post photos of your work as you progress through the class.THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE.
  If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information: Your first name Your last name You country of residence Your state of residence IF you live in the USA The email address you wish me to send class instructional handouts to.   After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email AND Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held. Watch for BOTH of these emails, check your spam folder. If you do not receive by Saturday morning, email me to let me know.   Because this is an ON-LINE internet class: You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant.   You will need to be able to take a photo of your work, and upload it to the class blog. You will get instructions on "blogging" so don't worry if you don't currently do that now; you will learn. But, you DO NEED to have an operating camera and be able to take photos. You do need a basic understanding of how to save these photos and then retrieve those picture files. IF you use an IPad to take photos...you will need to email them to yourself, download them to your computer, and then upload to the class blog. If you use a phone or camera...follow the instructions for that specific camera to upload photos to your computer.   NOTE: You will be given class handouts/instruction in the form of emails and pdf documents.  The pdf files can be opened with Adobe Reader (free software on the Adobe.com site)
 You need to be able to open these handouts/instructions and save them. You can also print as you desire. In total, the course contains over 200 pages of information...so paper/printer will be required if you want to retain a hard copy of this information.   Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class!    This class is a REQUIRED before you can sign up to any of the Intermediate (ICQC) courses offered throughout the year.   HUGS!    

BOOKS Clearance Sale Continues

Morning all...I've decided to leave the 30% off sale on the books...and not adjust the price back up after the Independence Day Sale. I'd like to clear out all books from my Etsy page...as I'm working on new stock instead.    Books will continue to be available on Amazon.com of course...which makes my life a bit easier than having to keep up with re-stocking since shipping costs to me have ballooned.   Hugs,  

30% Off Sale - Happy Independence Day Sale

Good morning everyone! In celebration of our Independence Day here in the STATES, I'm having a 30% off sale on my Etsy shop....today and tomorrow! I'll adjust the prices BACK to their regular costs on Tuesday evening...so don't delay.   I have in stock...my Crazy Quilting Volume I "Beyond the Basics" book, my workbook "Embellishing Crazy Quilts", my journal for doodling seams, and emery!   I'm changing my Etsy over the next few weeks...and will not be offering books from this site any longer. Books will only be available from Amazon.com in the future.   So, take advantage of this sale (especially if you don't have these early editions) or want to get early Christmas presents for your quilting family/friends.   Hope everyone has a nice relaxing 4th of July tomorrow!   I'll be shipping orders out on Wednesday...as Tuesday I have appointments scheduled throughout the day.   Hugs!  

OPEN REGISTRATION for ICQC-102 (Dying/Painting/Inking ribbon, lace, fabric, etc)

Intermediate Crazy Quilt Course (ICQC) #102 Using some Dyes, Paints, Inks (etc) Course is OPEN for Registration

  Registration will close at midnight on 23 June, CST.  

    The class is self-paced and expected to require 3-6 weeks to complete (depending on the time you have in your own schedule for working the modules)  

  There are no pre-registration requirements for this class. You can register EVEN if you have not taken the BCQC or any other ICQC modules.   This Course covers: --Painting Fabric Backgrounds -- Painting and Dying Lace Motifs -- Inking Lace and Charms   To register please email this information: Name State/Country Email Address to me at: shaw.kathy@yahoo.com before midnight (CST) on 23 June.   The class instruction is FREE. You will need supplies. Here is the supply list link. The list asks for Kona cotton in white...but any white cotton that is "good enough" for you...is fine for me. Kona is what I consider the best brand for white quilters cotton fabric. The list also allows you to use RIT Dye if you don't have the Jacquard Acid Dyes...BUT, the results are NOT as good. So, if you have the time and money...get the Jacquard...you'll be so happy you did! Since this IS a self-paced class; you have time to order supplies online...my favorite place is Amazon.com but any source is fine.   Class begins on 24 June as I am in the middle of a drywall/paint project for Mother...so will be checking the registration emails "as I can". After you have posted your "introduction" to the class blog...you can take as much time as you like to order supplies and begin the assigned tasks. (more on this in your Welcome Email after you register).   Once you register, I will send you a welcome email AND you will receive an invitation from Blogger to join the private Class Blog. Email me if you have any issues in signing on to the class after receiving these two instructional emails.   NOTE: I will be away from my computer for most of 21 and 22 June, so will not begin sending out class blog invitations or Welcome emails...until 23 June  at the earliest. Hope to see you in class.  

Down Time - With Beads

It's hard to call "down time" as relaxing when you spend most of it rearranging furniture and cleaning...but, there you have it! All of the clutter that I've been ignoring for these past few weeks while working on the last book...have just become overwhelming to look at lately!    So, I have begun (and am not sure it will every be finished) to re-arrange things in this tiny little apartment to function better "for me". Have totally removed a full size bed and replaced it with a craft table and cabinet for Aidan. She visits less often as she is getting older...but when she is here; sleeping on a double air mattress is just fine with her. So, the space her bed usually takes up is now a nice area for her to do craft projects, read, paint her nails, etc. It makes a good space for me to fold clothes too!    Do you have furniture that is just taking up space? I do too...but can't part with everything...so just taking the largest into consideration at the moment.  

Aidan was here last week, and we worked on a beaded bracelet for her. She picked out the cabochons and glued them to the faux leather piece. She began the beading, but gave up pretty soon. She is very particular and easy to just quit...something we are working on. I finished the beading and attached some snaps to secure the bracelet around her arm.   

  This got me into the "mood" to bead and as it is pretty "mindless" work...I have been doing some more cabochons. Shank buttons can be used as cabochons, just remove the shank and glue to felt before beading.

 The fun is about to come to an end however, as next week I'll be working on Mother's back porch...drywall mud/sanding/painting. Plus, the ICQC-102 Course also opens for registration very soon...so will be looking forward to that as well...which is just a different type of fun!  

Books have Arrived!

Just look what the UPS man just delivered! The Volume II books are here! Woot! Woot!  

Thanks again to everyone who ordered a book during the Pre-Order Sale; and I'll be mailing these out on Tuesday...so watch your mail boxes the end of the week!  

I ordered a handful of extra books...both Volume II and Volume I books. They are listed at the Etsy Shop, and when they are gone...they are gone.   Amazon will have the Vol II book active at Amazon.com by mid-week...and the International sites soon after! Not sure about the launch of the Kindle edition...but it will happen this summer for sure.   Now, to the work of printing labels, autographing books, and packaging everything to get to the post office on Tuesday!  

Book Pre-Sales Ending Soon...

Morning everyone...look what arrived in my mailbox yesterday...the PROOF copy of my new book!   I spend the evening making all of the editorial and layout changes needed. It is back at the printers for technical review this morning.What this means...is that I'm close to ordering the books needed to ship out to my Etsy customers that bought a pre-release copy. So, will be doing that on Monday.   That means...that you have until Sunday evening to order you book at the PRE-SALES price from my Etsy Shop...(20% less than Amazon will have).   AND, the book had so few changes needed...the expected launch date for Amazon will be EARLY June rather than LATE June according to the printer. Yeah!   Of course they won't have it at a cost savings...so jump over to Etsy now to reserve a copy for yourself!   You can read more about the book at my last blog post...here.    

OPEN REGISTRATION for Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC) - May 2016 Class

OPEN Registration for Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC)

May 2016 Class

 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on May 20th (CST) NOTE: I do not accept late or early registrations for classes...you need to register within the dates of the open registration period. I'm sorry, but I just have too much going on to keep up with early or deal with late registrations.   The FREE class is self-paced, and expected to take 4-8 weeks, depending on the time you have available to complete the 12 assigned Tasks.
 

  These 12-Tasks include:   1 - How to Use the Class Blog 2 - Selecting Supplies 3- Design Principles of CQ 4 - Sewing the Block 5 - Surface Beading Techniques 6 - Template Seams 7 - Shape Seams 8 - 11 Various Silk Ribbon Flowers 12 - Finishing (lace, charms, etc.)   The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions. You will need to obtain your own supplies as I do not sale kits.   Link to the Basic Supply List    Basic CQ supplies include silk ribbon, pearl cotton threads, tiny beads, etc. as the photo above indicates. None of these are in large quantity for a single block that measures about the size of a sheet of print paper.   You will be required to use a quilting hoop (Q-snap is fine). You WILL be required to access the private class blog (upon an invitation sent to you) and post photos of your work as you progress through the class.
  If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information: Your first name Your last name You country of residence Your state of residence IF you live in the USA The email address you wish me to send class instructional handouts to.   After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email and Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held. Watch for BOTH of these emails, check your spam folder. If you do not receive by Thursday morning, email me to let me know.   This is an ON-LINE internet class.    You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant.   You will need to be able to take a photo of your work, and upload it to the class blog. You will get instructions on "blogging" so don't worry if you don't currently do that now; you will learn. But, you DO NEED to have an operating camera and be able to take photos. You do need a basic understanding of how to save these photos and then retrieve those picture files   NOTE: You will be given class handouts/instruction in the form of emails and pdf documents.  The pdf files can be opened with Adobe Reader (free software on the Adobe.com site)
 You need to be able to open these handouts/instructions and save them. You can also print as you desire. In total, the course contains over 200 pages of information...so paper/printer will be required if you want to retain a hard copy of this information.   Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class!    This class is REQUIRED before you can sign up to any of the other courses offered this year.   Op

OPEN REGISTRATION for a new class! Traditional Quilting Course (TQC) - May 2016

I’m opening a brand new class…in TRADITIONAL quilting…not crazy quilting. For this course, we'll be creating a group of Mug Rugs...like the photographs throughout this blog post. Each has an optional embroidery panel attached to the quilt block we will be piecing. The embroidery designs are provided in the course...or you can use your own designs...or you can use machine embroidery...or you can omit the embroidery all together and create a square Mug Rug rather than these rectangle ones.

As you may (or may not) know…I’ve been quilting and teaching quilting for decades. The onsite classes are honestly the best as they give me great joy is instructing students and watching their faces as they “get it”.

I’ve missed that so much being retired and not near my quilting guild friends any more. But, I have found unexpected peace and joy in teaching on-line to fill this void in my life and share my love of quilting. It was odd at first, but now…I’ve gotten a process down that is easy for me and seems very beneficial to the participants.

So far, crazy quilt classes have been the focus. But, even crazy quilts have to begin by piecing a block…so they can also benefit from a traditional quilt course. Plus, folks that might want to learn about traditional quilting may stumble into the crazy quilting classes too! So, win – win either way!

This course, as all of my courses, are free. There is no fee to sign up or to take the class. Of course you do need supplies…as we can’t produce quilts from thin air!

I’ve tried to keep the costs as low for you as possible by designing a course that consists of small quilt blocks, rather than create blocks for a large quilt. Also, these blocks will be “used” as part of small projects rather than stored away in a drawer or box. The finished project will be a set of “mug-rugs” which could be a gift or a personal keeper.

You will need some tools for machine piecing of quilt blocks. Here too, I’ve tried to keep the costs down by creating my own patterns and guides for your use…printable of course. And the fabric costs are low because the amounts needed are minimal. While there is still an “up-front cost” for a rotary cutter, mat, rulers…at least the other costs are at a minimum requirement.

You can use whatever cotton fabrics you have on hand…or select a nice palette of pretty cotton fat quarters from your local quilt shop or online fabric store.

The genesis of this course is my Adult Education Course that I sometimes teach at the local community college. That course produces a full-size quilt using 12-inch blocks. So, the lessons had to be totally re-done to accommodate the smaller 6-inch blocks in this TQC module.

There was a plan to use adapt these instructions for use at my friend Shari’s Yahoo Group – StitchMAP. We spend many hours working towards that goal. But, it was just too time consuming for us to complete and did not work out as we had expected or hoped. I am thankful for Shari’s help in the editing of the drafts and the use of a few of her vintage embroidery patterns. But even more so, I’m thankful for her friendship.

The embroidery work is optional, but I think that the projects really benefit from that. The quilt squares are paired with this small embroidery panel to create a finished 6 x 9 inch rectangular Mug Rug. If the embroidery is not stitched, then the panel is omitted and the finished size will measure 6 inches square.

A Mug Rug is basically like a quilted coaster or hotpad. It sits on your table and you place your hot cup of tea (or other beverage) and perhaps a wee little treat (chocolate anyone?) on it. It protects your table top…and looks pretty alone as well.

The course will include general information at the beginning…then we will work each Mug Rug as individual tasks. The first Mug Rug to be created will be at Task #4 and there will be nine of these all together.

As the course progresses, each quilting block technique introduced at the Tasks will get progressively more technically complex. Not harder (well maybe a bit harder)…just more Thought Provoking…and probably requiring more Patience. Here is how the course Tasks will be issued:

Task #1 – Orientation to Quilting and Obtaining Supplies

Task #2 – Learning to Sew Precise Seam Allowances on the Sewing Machine

Task #3 – Learning to Cut Precise Strips and Shapes from Fabric using a Rotary Cutting System

Then we begin the Mug Rugs…actually sewing!

Task #4 – Simple Nine Patch Block: Learning the Basics of Assembling Rows and Columns of a block design

Task #5 – Bars Block: Learning strip piecing techniques

Task #6 – Diamond Bars Block: Learning to create corner triangles with “flip-squares”

Task #7 – Churn Dash Block: Learning to create double triangle patches from square pairs

Task #8 – Card Game Block: Learning to piece with bias edge patches

Task #9 – Star Block: Learning to use a paper grid system for piecing smaller patches

Task #10—Dresden Plate Block: Learning to piece wedges, adjust seams, and applique a curved edge

Task #11 – Fan Block: Learning to piece convex and concave curves together

Task #12 – Flower Block: Learning to paper piece

The course will run from a Blogger class blog. You’ll receive an invitation to this blog before the course starts. When received, accept the invitation…and remember the URL of the site. The invite only works once, so it is good to bookmark the class blog once you have arrived at the site. If you need help, let me know by emailing me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com

Each lesson in the course has a “TASK” at the back of the handout. It is clearly marked by a red box. Once you have completed this task, a photo of your work will be uploaded (posted) to the class blog. I’ll see that and leave you some comments on the class blog. If you have problems…email me…don’t post about them as I see my emails several times a day but may only check the class blog once or twice a day. Also, once I’ve left you some feedback below your blog post…I may not be going back to that post again since you have completed the task.

When I finish leaving feedback on all of the current class blogs (this course and the crazy quilt courses open at the moment)…I’ll send out new tasks. So, when you have finished a task…posted your photo of that finish…I’ll comment to that..and THEN will send out the next task to you. This may take a day. However, if you see that I have left you a comment on the class blog post…and have not yet sent you the next task…email me. I do sometimes mess up and forget to send the next task. I try not to…but, it does happen…so, this is my admission and request for your help. J

So…if you are interested in taking this course…Registration is NOW OPEN. It will close at midnight, CST...on 18 May. 

Here's how you sign up for the class: Just email me this information about you:

Name

State/Country

Email that you want to use for this course (handouts will be sent here)

 

Once I get your registration information...I'll add you to the class roster and then have a Class Invitation emailed to you…and we shall begin the fun! THIS IS AN ON-LINE CLASS...so you must be a little knowledgeable about reading and getting to a blog. But, since you are on this one...that should not be too hard to do. If you have problems...email me and I'll try to help.

Also, just so you know...my grand-daughter graduates from 6th Grade tomorrow (Monday) and I'll be at my daughter's house most of the day and night...away from my laptop. So it it takes a couple of days for you to hear back from me...don't be alarmed. IF YOU DON'T here from me on Tuesday...email me to make sure that I do have your registration information. Spam is set so as to NOT eat things up...but the cyber gremlins do sometimes get things anyway I have found. Hugs!

Crazy Quilting Volume II - Ribbon Embellishments - taking pre orders on Etsy!

UPDATED 5/20/16: Amazon has indicated that they will launch in EARLY June rather than late June...yeah!   Good morning everyone! The Ribbon Embellishments book is in the final stages of publication! Mary has it for editing...and I expect to get her changes made next week. The printer has mailed me my first Proof Copy...so I can check the photo and layout. Then, changes will be made and the books can be printed for shipment to me! Want a peek at some of the pages?  

Seriously, I'm so excited...aren't they gorgeous in color!   I've listed in on my Etsy shop for Pre-sales in the United States only, Sorry, the international sales will have be handled via email for now...so just send me a note and we can discuss...or you can wait just a bit longer and get a copy from Amazon.com International when the book launches in late June. Here is the draft cover artwork...which may change slightly.  

The book is over 160 pages and is packed just as full of diagrams, patterns, how-to instructions, and luscious color photographs! When I had "white space" at end of some sections...I decided to fill that in with color charts of some new seams!   I'm so proud of this book...it is even better than the Basics Book and I dearly love that book! So, you can see that my joy is spilling over this morning!    When the books arrive from the printer, I'll get them into the mail promptly. I've listed the book twice on my Etsy Shop...one is for PRIORITY MAIL costs for those that can wait even an extra few days...and the other is for MEDIA MAIL costs which is about $2 less, and will take about a week longer to arrive. Your choice of postage rates! The book is listed at 20% off the shelf cost ... as my thank-you to those that pre-order. Amazon will have the full price book available in Late June, don't have an exact date yet...but will let you all know that when I am informed. Hugs, to all!