Make stripey blocks two ways: On the straight and narrow, or by exploiting the bias. Use up stash scraps, deconstructed neckties or up cycled clothing to create striped blocks; neat and precise or curiously curved.
Supplies:
• From stash scraps, deconstructed neckties or clothing, cut strips of varying widths
(from 1” to 2” wide). For the first technique, strips can be cut on the straight of grain; across the width of fabric or running parallel to the selvedge.
• For the second technique of curved stripes, cut strips on the bias. The bias runs diagonally in relation to the selvedge of your fabric. Strips should be 9” or longer. If cutting neckties, cut long strips in line with the length of the tie: Neckties are already cut on the bias. Cut freehand. Precision is not important at this stage.
• 1/2 yd quilters cotton fabric with a design of printed stripes. Any color or scale. Wait for cutting instructions in class.
• 1/2 yd quilters cotton, any plain color or subtle print from your stash. Wait for cutting instructions in class.
• Sewing machine, cord and pedal, bobbins
• Thread in a neutral color
• Scissors, thread snips and seam ripper
• Rotary cutter with a good blade
• Cutting mat and ruler
• Iron and ironing surface
• Pins
• Regular presser foot
• Notebook/Sketchbook and pen/pencil
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