Block Workshop: Grape Basket (intermediate)

Session #1: Thursdays, Sept 19, Oct 17, and Nov 7 (10:30-2:30)

Session #2: Saturdays, Sept 21, Oct 19, and Nov 23 (1:00- 4:00)

One classic block, so many possibilities! You choose the style, the settings and the size of quilt.  Nancie assists with math, colors, valuable construction tips, and helps you achieve the quilt you want. The class meets once a month for three months.

Supplies:

•       Rotary cutter
•       Cutting mat to use at your table
•       Acrylic rulers, long and short
•       45-degree ruler (Creative Grids CGR45)
•       Sewing accessories (scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.)
•       Fabric and thread
•       Sewing machine with and accessories, including ¼” foot
•       Bobbins, wound and ready

Fabrics:

Please ask to see the Idea Book at the store.  It will help you choose a style and fabrics, from scrappy to a coordinated; reproductions to modern prints.  I chose a focus fabric first, for the borders and setting squares, and then I picked coordinating colors for the pieced blocks.  You might take a different approach. 

How much fabric will you need?  That depends on the setting and size of your quilt. As a reference, the model in the store is made with 12 blocks set on point.  It measures 53” x 68”.  It took 2 ½ yards of focus fabric, 8-10 Fat Eighths for the blocks, 1 ¼ yards white background fabric, ½ yard binding, and 3 ¼ yards backing.