Sherry Herringshaw
Phone 225-769-9093
Email: smherringshaw@att.net
Email: smherringshaw@att.net
A Dash for All Seasons
This miniature quilt is a fast and fun project to complete is a short time. It highlights strip piecing and grid techniques to produce 3” Churn Dash blocks. Block centers can be fussy cut to expand on a themed quilt. Students learn machine settings, fabric selections and sewing techniques appropriate for miniature quilts.
(Pattern required $8.00)
This miniature quilt is a fast and fun project to complete is a short time. It highlights strip piecing and grid techniques to produce 3” Churn Dash blocks. Block centers can be fussy cut to expand on a themed quilt. Students learn machine settings, fabric selections and sewing techniques appropriate for miniature quilts.
(Pattern required $8.00)
Oh My Gosh - Tiny Logs
Oh My Gosh” is the reaction most quilters have when they see such small log cabin blocks (1¼”). This miniature Log Cabin quilt is paper pieced. What a great way to use those left over scraps. The scalloped edge in the outer border was added for design interest. It could be optional.
(Pattern required $8.00)
Oh My Gosh” is the reaction most quilters have when they see such small log cabin blocks (1¼”). This miniature Log Cabin quilt is paper pieced. What a great way to use those left over scraps. The scalloped edge in the outer border was added for design interest. It could be optional.
(Pattern required $8.00)
2831 Twelve Oaks Ave.
Baton Rouge, La 70820
Baton Rouge, La 70820
Paper Piecing Techniques
This is not a project class. Come learn techniques that will help you foundation paper piece blocks of any size. Students will learn when to use strips or defined shapes, and how to determine the size fabric piece required to cover a section. A choice of six-inch (6”) sample blocks will be available for paper piecing in class.
This is not a project class. Come learn techniques that will help you foundation paper piece blocks of any size. Students will learn when to use strips or defined shapes, and how to determine the size fabric piece required to cover a section. A choice of six-inch (6”) sample blocks will be available for paper piecing in class.
Charmingly Easy
Charmingly Easy is a quick and easy lap size quilt, approximately 54” x 64”. It was designed to use 2 charm square packs, each 40 squares, and one additional background fabric. Students also have the option of cutting their own charm squares for a scrappier look. It does sew up fast and could be made larger with additional charm squares. Finished block size is 10”.
Charmingly Easy is a quick and easy lap size quilt, approximately 54” x 64”. It was designed to use 2 charm square packs, each 40 squares, and one additional background fabric. Students also have the option of cutting their own charm squares for a scrappier look. It does sew up fast and could be made larger with additional charm squares. Finished block size is 10”.
Scrap Happy Stars
A wonderful quilt to use your scraps! The block is a slight variation of the Road to Oklahoma block. Try it in a miniature or a lap size quilt. Instructions will be given for both a 2” miniature size and an 8” traditional size block. Pick your choice. The 8” block is a good use for 2½” jelly roll strips.
Strong contrast between light and dark value fabrics is recommended. Miniature quilt size finishes 11” x 14”. Lap quilt finished 60” x 76”. The light background fabric may be scrappy or a common light fabric.
A wonderful quilt to use your scraps! The block is a slight variation of the Road to Oklahoma block. Try it in a miniature or a lap size quilt. Instructions will be given for both a 2” miniature size and an 8” traditional size block. Pick your choice. The 8” block is a good use for 2½” jelly roll strips.
Strong contrast between light and dark value fabrics is recommended. Miniature quilt size finishes 11” x 14”. Lap quilt finished 60” x 76”. The light background fabric may be scrappy or a common light fabric.