Friday 19 June 2020: Online Workshop (Tumbling 3D Blocks)

Jennie Rayment - Friday 19 June 2020 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm (BST)

Online Interactive Workshop: Tumbling Block Patchwork

A veritable legend in the crafting world, Jennie Rayment loves the fabulous geometric patterns that can be created with simple shapes. See how three different colours can produce a dramatic 3D effect in a traditional Tumbling Block pattern. Make a 12" quilt block or a cushion.

Learn how to conquer that dreaded 'Y' seam, understand the importance of grain and get to grips with piecing techniques - you can be accurate if you know how! Understand the tricks of the trade so other similar patchwork designs will be so much easier to piece. This fun and informative class is in Jennie's usual inimitable style! It's 'Y' you simply must join Jennie!

Techniques covered in this Online Interactive Workshop:

• Rotary Cutting accurate 60° diamonds
• Piecing 'Y' seams
• Understanding how fabric grain affects piecing accuracy
• Machine or hand appliqué techniques
• Cheat's method for turning raw edges to finish block
• Discussion of different border techniques and machine quilting  of completed block

For this Online Interactive Workshop you will need the following equipment:

• Sewing machine ( regular foot, quarter inch foot & open toe embroidery if available)
• One light coloured 2¾  x 44" strip or Two 2¾ x 21" (Blue)
• One medium coloured 2¾ x 44" strip  or Two 2¾ x 21" (Green)
• One dark coloured 2¾ x 44" strip or Two 2¾ x 21" (Yellow)
• One 12½" square Background fabric (select a contrast to  coloured strips) (Cream)
• One 10" sq approx light weight SEW-IN interfacing or any other really thin fabric
• Additional fabric for borders - optional
• Thread to match fabrics
• Rotary cutting ruler with 60° marked line
• Cutting mat and rotary cutter
• Iron and ironing pad

A percentage of profit from this Workshop will be donated to charity. Tickets for this Online Interactive Workshop (via the Zoom platform) will be limited and allocated on a first-come/first-served basis!