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Take this class and make this beautiful quilt that is made of traditional pieced blocks with fusible applique.

This amazing quilt top features a center medallion with hourglass blocks and eight quarter compass blocks. The pattern uses a system of rulers and strip piecing - no paper piecing! The three compasses are qppliqued onto a large background. The choice of fabrics used in the class example gives the finished 90" x 95" quilt an heirloom look and feel. You can choose these fabrics or select your own to get a totally different look for your quilt. We will assist you with your fabric choices during the first class. Your materials include basic sewing supplies along with the following: pattern instruction (rulers are included with pattern), 24" x 61/2" ruler, 6 1/2" ruler, sewing machine with quarter inch foot, rotary cutter, freezer paper and pencil. (Optional: "angle ruler")

We will be making projects from Carol Doak's book, "Easy Paper Pieced Miniatures". We will work on four projects, one each quarter. We have increased the size of each project so do not let the "miniature" description intimidate you. Paper piecing is a great technique to have in your "piecing toolbox" and can be mastered even by a confident beginner. You will be sewing on paper, on a marked line and therefore a consistent seam allowance is not a critical skill to have. Many quilts are made with a combination of techniques and often a paper pieced block can be a stunning center focus.