Quilt: Tradewinds
Join us for a little Strip Tube Ruler magic. Whether the tropics are in your future or not, you can get blown away by the Tradewinds quilt. This wonderful design makes a classically stunning quilt, and the Strip Tube Ruler™ makes it a breeze! Using a jelly roll, a little fabric, and a strip tube ruler, you can let this quilt take you away to a tropical paradise. Pattern is included, but you will need to bring the following supplies.
SUPPLIES:
1 Jelly Roll (at least 40 Strips) and ¼ yd cut of 2 coordinating fabrics
OR
16 quarter yard cuts of various fabrics
1 ¾ yd background and Border 1 fabric
If you wish, you can wait on the second border and backing fabric. Once the center is together, you will be able to see what works best.
1 ¼ yd Border 2
4 yd of fabric for Backing
Sewing machine in good working order –
Coordinating Thread
Rotary Cutter
Strip Tube Ruler and rulers to cut width of fabric
Any other sewing notions you think you might need (Seam ripper, scissors, pins, thread
clippers, etc.)
BEFORE CLASS BEGINS:
Completing your homework is critical if you plan on finishing your quilt in one day.
Cut (all cuts are width of fabric)
If you purchased a jelly roll and yardage, cut 3 – 2 ½” strips from the coordinating fabrics.
If you purchased yardage instead of a jelly roll, cut 3 – 2 ½” strips from each of the 16
fabrics.
From your background fabric, cut 7 strips measuring 4 ½” wide
Sew
Select 3 strips and sew together using a quarter inch seam. Use sizing or starch spray when pressing the seams in one direction. This is one strip set. Make 10 total sets like this.
Next, select 2 strips and sew together using a quarter inch seam. Use sizing or starch spray when you press the seams in one direction (preferably towards the darker fabric. This is one strip set. Make 7 total sets like this.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Instructor: | Candis Kennard |
| Instructor Bio: | Candis (Candy) Kennard is a born and bred Texan. She recently moved from Alabama to her new home between Anderson and Richards, TX. She began her quilting career about 12 years ago. It is a convoluted story that she is willing to share if you ask her….lol. Prior to getting into the quilting business, Candy taught sciences in secondary schools and worked for government contractors as a subcontract manager. Since she loved to teach, it is no wonder that she was a successful teacher in Northern Alabama where she lived. She is working to ensure that this success will continue here in Texas. In addition to teaching quilting, Candy has developed some of her own patterns. She has sold various quilts and makes a quilt each year to sell at her family reunion auction. Last year, and for several more years to come, her reunion quilts are being constructed from blocks her grandmother made. |
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