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Quilters Craft Workshop - Snowman PillowSunday, September 11th, 2011
12:00 – 4:00 @ Mardell’s Clubhouse
Supplies Needed:
1 fat quarter * aqua, light blue, winter sky colors, cotton or flannel for pillow top
1 fat quarter for pillow back
18” square muslin for lining
12” inch square white chenille fabric for pillow top
2 (1”-diameter) black buttons (eyes)
Assortment of smaller black buttons at least 6 (mouth) - can be assorted sizes
2 yards white pom-pom trim
18” square quilt batting
18” square pillow form (40% Off Labor day sale @ Hancocks)
2” x 6” rectangle orange felted wool (we will have some extra if you do not have any) (nose)
Coordinating threads don’t forget orange for the nose!
DIRECTIONS TO THE CLUB HOUSE (WEST PARK CONDOS) Starting at the corner of Bridgeport Way West and Cirque go west (towards the water) on Cirque to the first street on your left, which is 79th, turn left.
(There is an overhead cross -walk light there). You will pass Drum Intermediate School and after the second speed bump you will see a West Park Condo sign on your right. Take that first entrance, turn right and right again and follow the north fence line. The address is
8002 52nd St. Court West. The building is the third, (two duplexes before the club house)--the club house doesn't have a garage.) Club House phone 253-565-2885.
- Kim and Jackie are planning a craft project for us. Here is what will be needed:
- 1 or 2 pair of fuzzy spa socks (picture as an example) prefer pastel colors and prints okay.
- These can be found at Michaels for $2.00 a pair. (I called to verify they had them)
- Optional, if you have these:
- Fancy edge scissors - scallops, wavy, etc.
- 1/4 inch satin or grosgrain ribbon
- hot glue gun & Elmers glue stick
Thanks,
Kim & Jackie
Dear Fellow Quilters,
Below is the description of an exciting class designed specifically to accompany the Benton County Historical Museum’s exhibit of New York Beauty quilts that runs August 5 – October 1. I hope you will share this information with your guild members through your newsletter and other means. Attached is a flyer about the exhibition and workshop suitable for posting and distribution. I hope to see you there!
Thank you,
Eilene Cross
The New York Beauty quilt pattern, known by a variety of names for over 150 years, is a bold and graphic design. Eilene Cross is teaching a workshop to accompany the Benton County Historical Museum exhibition of New York Beauty quilts that will help you master the techniques needed to create one of these challenging quilts.
Based on a Mountain Mist batting company pattern from the 1930s, this complex quilt pattern challenges the maker by bringing together precision point-matching and curved piecing techniques.
In this class you will learn the skills necessary to use paper piecing techniques to execute and assure really sharp points. We will practice several techniques for handling curved piecing including the revolutionary No Pinning method as well as more traditional methods. You will also learn how to do traditional Hand Piecing to triumph over tricky set-in and Y seaming.
This will be a full-day class. Class size is limited. Contact the Museum for details and a list of required materials: 541-929-6230
Saturday, October 1
9:30 am – 4 pm
Benton County Historical Society & Museum
1101 Main Street
Philomath, OR