Wildflower Seeds - Marianne Ballash

Instructor Contact: Marianne@QuiltingWithMarianne.com or (801)243-8162

Class Description: To create these flower blocks we will learn to make “Stitch and Flip” pieces quickly and accurately using a “Sew Straight Template”; exactly stitching from corner to corner without marking a line on your fabric.  Using construction techniques for precisely combining small pieces we will complete the blocks.

When: Thursday, June 6 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Skill level: Intermediate

Pattern/Kit Fee:  Wildflower Seeds by Kelli Fannin Quilt Designs is $10.95 and is required.  Optional kits will be available using the same fabric as pictured.  All kits include the pattern.  Kit for 33” square wall hanging is $56.95.  Kit for 63”x78” quilt is $239.95.  Optional Sew Straight Template is $11.95 or Optional Seams Sew Easy seam guide is $14.95.  

Supplies/Fabric Requirements:
Fabric:
Flower 1 – Daisy
Flower Petals – 1/8 yard
Flower Center – 5” square
Flower 2 – Echinacea
Flower Petals – 1/8 yard
Additional Flower Petals – 1/8 yard
Black – 1/8 yard
Medium Brown scrap – 2” x 7
Gold scrap – 3” x 7”
Flower 3 – Sunflower
Main Flower Petals – ¼ yard
Petal Accents – 1/8 yard
Flower Center – 5” square
Flower 4 – Dahlia
Outer Petals – ¼ yard
Inner Petals – 1/8 yard
Flower Center – 3” square
Background – 1 1/3 yard
Green fabric for sashing - 3/8 yard
Binding 1/3 yard
Backing – 1¼ yard

Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit
¼” presser foot
Neutral colored thread
Rotary cutter with a sharp blade
Cutting mat
Sandpaper board (optional)
5” to 8” sq., (my favorite is the Tucker Trimmer I) and approximately 3½”x12” acrylic rulers
Small personal iron and ironing surface (optional)
Wildflower Seeds Quilt Pattern by Kelli Fannin
Seam guide (optional) such as Sew Straight Template or Seams Sew Easy.
We will learn how to use a seam guide to save the step of drawing diagonal lines on your pieces.
Optional kits will be available on my website for the 33” square wall hanging and the 63”x78” Wildflower Seeds quilt. All Patterns, Supplies, Kits, fabric, notions, etc. on my website (QuiltingWithMarianne.com) or in my vendor booth will be 15% off for class members.

Further instructions regarding class preparation will be emailed by your instructor after registration.