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It's all about the education at Block Party with Quiltmaker. Quiltmaker magazine has always been a great place to learn new techniques, get incredible project ideas, be inspired by expert designers, connect with fellow quilters, and so much more! And now at Block Party with Quiltmaker, you'll go beyond the pages of your favorite magazine to explore new techniques and create fabulous projects!
Every attendee participating in the full event package at Block Party with Quiltmaker will receive three full days of classes, plus the meet and greet with instructors and sponsors, and both dinners and presentations. So simply select your desired classes, click the "Register Now" button, and you will be set to enjoy all the fun and inspiration of Block Party with Quiltmaker!
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Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to design a unique setting for any block. Choose one block from any 100 Blocks issue and learn to design sashing, setting and borders for this block to create a one-of-a-kind quilt. We will discuss color and value and how to make your block "pop" in your quilt. Leave with a unique design and the start of your quilt.
Skill level: Intermediate
Supply list:
Since the project you will sew will be determined in class, bring the following fabrics to play with (you can always bring more if you'd like):
Fabric:
Other Supplies:
Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Are you stumped when it comes to choosing blocks that "play" well in a quilt setting? Learn what to look for and how to combine blocks to create unique quilts and interesting secondary designs. We'll also discuss how to choose elements from the blocks to make borders that complement your quilt. Color and value will also be discussed, and you'll leave with a head start to a new design.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Supply list:
Since the project you will sew will be determined in class, bring the following fabrics to play with (you can always bring more if you'd like):
Fabric:
Other Supplies:

Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do you have a collection of charm squares but don't know what to do with them? Learn different ways to cut these 5" squares and multiple quilt designs that can be made from them. Bring your own charm squares plus participate in a charm square exchange. Find out how addictive working with these squares can be!
Skill levels: all skill levels
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Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After "deconstructing" my Happy Go Lucky block into its basic units, the units are rearranged into two alternating blocks. Make changes in the value placements and the result is a lap size quilt with a fabulous overall design.
All of Debbie’s classes will teach her “power cutting” techniques, several options for piecing the kite shaped units, information on resizing units and blocks, and other concepts.
Size: the finished size is 47¼ʺ x 60ʺ
Skill level: Intermediate
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Supply list:
These requirements are generous to allow the quilter to customize her quilt and choose from several piecing techniques. Do not bring the outer border, backing, or binding to class.
Fabric:
Other Supplies:
Rotary cutter, mat, & rulers
Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alternate the Happy Go Lucky block with a second block that uses some of the same elements. Add some finishing pieces around the perimeter and you have a gorgeous quilt. There are multiple size options for this project.
All of Debbie’s classes will teach her “power cutting” techniques, several options for piecing the kite shaped units, information on resizing units and blocks, and other concepts.
Sizes:
Option #1: 56" x 56"
Option #2: 56" x 80"
Option #3: add an optional outer border to Option #2 for a 68" x 92" (twin) or 75" x 99" (full)
Skill level: Intermediate
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Supply list:
These requirements are generous to allow the quilter to customize her quilt and choose from several piecing techniques. Do not bring the optional border, backing, or binding to class.
Fabric:
Optional Border (Option #3 only) 2½ yards
Backing Options
Binding Options
Other Supplies
Rotary cutter, mat, & rulers
Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to make and set four Happy Go Lucky blocks a-tilt for a fun, whimsical table runner that looks much more complicated than it really is. The technique can be applied to other quilts and projects that you make in the future.
All of Debbie’s classes will teach her “power cutting” techniques, several options for piecing the kite shaped units, information on resizing units and blocks, and other concepts.
Size: 21" x 58"
Skill level: Intermediate
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Supply list:
These requirements are generous to allow the quilter to customize her table runner and choose from several piecing techniques.
Fabric:
*The most fabric efficient purchase is to use the same fabric for the border and the backing. Borders are cut along the length of the fabric, and the remainder is a perfect piece for the backing. I have provided separate yardage requirements for using two different fabrics, too. Sometimes, especially when working from your stash, you have enough fabric for the desired border but not the backing, too.
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Thursday August 2 - Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how you can get multiple designs using just one block. First create one block using half-square triangles. Then, by rotating the pieces in the block and the block itself, you can see what a different and surprising outcome you will get. Make one of 6 different quilts or come up with one of your own! There be instructions for 6 different quilts and as a bonus, Monique will provide fabric requirements and instructions for making larger sizes. This technique is so much fun and works with lots of different blocks. Monique will demonstrate the technique using other blocks and time permitting, student’s choice blocks, too! This class is perfect if you’d like to dabble in quilt design but don’t know exactly how to begin. Learn to see the possibilities and enjoy recreating Monique’s starter designs or your own concepts. Relaxing and fun!
Skill level: All skill levels

Supply List:
Fabric:
For the 4 block quilts:
Borders: 1 1/4 yard
Binding: 1/2 yard
Backing: 3 3/4 yard
Pre cutting and pre-sewing will be required.
Other supplies:

Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start with Block #123 from Volume 2, Pinwheel O'Strings, to learn how easy and addictive string piecing can be. From there, branch off to see how string piecing can be used in traditional blocks of all kinds. Design your own stringy block if you wish! Learn about value and scale as a bonus. Pull from the QM Scrap Bag for added inspiration. String piecing will be your new best friend when you realize that it can quickly diminish your scrap supply and lead to dynamite quilts of all kinds.
Skill level: Beginner

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Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn to make classic Dresden Plate blocks in several sizes and then decide on a project in which to use them. Choose between the full-size All Drezzed Up quilt, a fun wallhanging, or diminutive Dresden Plate baskets with rickrack handles. Another option is to use Dresden Plates in a border. Dresden Plates are great for using up scrap fabrics. Cutting is made easy with acrylic templates (or you can make a plastic template). Leave with a head start on a Dresden Plate project of your choice (you can even design your own if you wish). Watch out, these are addictive!
Skill level: Intermediate

We'll provide the pattern and heat-resistant template plastic. Please bring:
Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do you have a quilt project you've started but never finished? Do you need a jump-start? If moving forward sounds good, this is the class for you. Whether the problem is fabrics you don't like, instructions you don't understand, a technique that's not working, boredom, inertia or just being stuck for whatever reason, I'll get you going again. Along the way, you'll learn a lot from how other students' quilt problems are solved, too. Bring your project, all the supplies and instructions you still have for it, and a grocery sack of scraps to share. Pull from QM's scrap basket, too, for added inspiration! Leave well on your way to a completed project, with one less UFO to your name. You'll love this day of fun!
Skill level: all skill levels
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Thursday August 2 - Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
How often do you use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine? Would you like to learn how to add decorative stitches to your projects? Maybe you're unsure of how to use the specialty feet for your machine. This class will help you explore these topics and take your quilting to the next level. Learn about bobbin work, couching, using decorative stitches for appliqué and more as you create Isabelle, a fusible snow lady, for a wall quilt or pillow. Learn additional applications for your new skills.
Kit fee: $35
Skill level: Beginner and Intermediate

Supply list:
Sewing Machine, regular throat plate, power cord and manual
Mettler cotton 50 wt. thread
DMC Black Floss
Other supplies:


Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Over the past year or so I have been on a bender to sew up as many of my scraps as possible, finding ways to combine string pieced units into my regular traditional patchwork designs! Talkin' Turkey is based on a Turkey Tracks block... choose two color families for your quilt -one foreground and one background! I chose reds from pinky to coral to fire engine to burgundy and everywhere in between, and used neutrals in all varieties for my backgrounds. Students will learn the fun of string piecing with a phone book paper foundation, and join their string pieced units with traditional patchwork elements to create a block that is truly one of a kind -no two will be alike!
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 84" x 97 1/2"
Supply list:
Note: This is "NOT" a quilt you can complete in a day, and we will be working on BLOCKS ONLY during the workshop. Yardage is included for the full quilt, and if you plan on bringing about 25% of what is required, you should have enough to keep you busy during class!
Basic Supplies:
Fabric:
Red Scraps & Strings: 6 yards
Neutral/light Scraps & Strings: 5 yards
The largest strip we need when rotary cutting the block parts is 2 5/8" ---so clear out those scraps and fat quarters and bring a variety. I also encourage swapping during the class!

Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
As a resident of Winston Salem, NC, I found a special challenge in designing a block that would represent my city! Winston ways combines my love of scraps and my love of small pieces -but never fear, all the sewing is simple and will give you a quilt with great impact! The corners are designed that when blocks are set side by side, a secondary design emerges!
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 54" x 63"

Supply list:
Note: There are 104 pieces in each 12" block. This is NOT a quilt you can complete in a day and we will be working on BLOCKS ONLY during the workshop. I will provide directions for the full quilt, which you can finish at home.
I dug through my scraps choosing scrappy reds and neutrals for the checkerboard areas, blues from Aqua to Navy and everywhere in between for my star points, a wide range of neutrals including stripes and plaids for my star backgrounds, and as many different blacks and yellow/golds for the half square triangles that surround each star.
Yardage is included for the full quilt, and if you plan on bringing about 25% of what is required, you should have enough to keep you busy during class!
Basic Supplies:
Fabric Requirements:
Checkerboard units:
The full quilt has 480 4 patches, we won't make that many in class! Come with 20 1-1/2" strips in a variety of reds, and 20 1-1/2" strips in a variety of neutrals, we are good enough to get a good start.
For the full quilt you will need:
1-3/4 yards red from scraps to fat quarters to yardage. Plan on variety, bring some to swap!
1-3/4 yards of neutrals (White, cream, beige etc - can have prints included on the fabric, not just tone on tones!) Plan on variety, bring some to swap!
Yellow/Golds & Blacks:
Each block has 12 half square triangles from black and yellow/gold scraps. We will be using the Easy Angle Ruler for our half square triangles. If you are planning on a different method, plan accordingly. (Thangles, Triangles on a Roll, Sew extra big, cut down - it's up to you to know how to do them that way --)
Bring a selection of 6 different yellow to gold FQ's and 6 different blacks. Swapping is encouraged for greater variety!
If you are using the Easy Angle with me, cut a couple 2-1/2" strips from each of your blacks and yellow/golds. We can cut more as needed!
The full quilt will use 1-1/2 yards each of the yellows and golds and the blacks depending on which triangle method you use.
Background neutrals:
I dug into my stash of 2-1/2 neutral strips for the backgrounds of the stars. The full quilt will use approximately 1 yard of neutrals for the star backgrounds. If you are using the Easy Angle ruler method, bring a variety of 2-1/2" neutral strips, long enough to cut 8 units from each.
Star fabrics:
I dug into my stash of 2-1/2" blue strips, choosing a wide variety of colors from aqua to turquoise to navy and every other blue in between! Bring a variety of 2-1/2" strips for your star points, long enough to cut 8 units from each. Feel free to bring FQ's or larger scraps if you prefer to use any other triangle method than the Easy Angle Ruler method.
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Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do you love intricate blocks with easy units, giving you a quilt that LOOKS a lot harder than it is? If so, Midnight Flight is the quilt for you. We'll combine 4 patches in 2 color ways -along with half square triangles, and some flip & sew rectangle/square combos into a fetching block with a lot of motion! These blocks are so fun, and you get double the stars for your money, when blocks are set together the corners join create MORE stars!
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 72" x 72"

Supply List:
Note: There are 88 pieces in each 12" block. This is NOT a quilt you can complete in a day and we will be working on BLOCKS ONLY during the workshop. I will provide directions for the full quilt, which you can finish at home.
Yardage is included for the full quilt, and if you plan on bringing about 25% of what is required, you should have enough to keep you busy during class!
Basic Supplies:
Fabric Requirements:
Checkerboard units:
We won't be sewing ALL the 4 patches in class, so come with 8 1-1/2" strips pre-cut from each of the red and cheddar fabrics, and the equivalent of 16 strips to match with the reds and cheddars cut into 1-1/2" strips from your neutrals, knowing that scrap neutral strips may vary in length . Clean stuff out! Dig deep! This is a great place to swap neutral strips with your neighbors in class too!
Black/Neutral Half Square Triangles:
We will be using the Easy Angle Ruler and 2.5" strips of our black and neutral fabrics to cut the scrappy half square triangles needed for each block. Bring a variety -each block uses 8 different black/neutral half square triangle units. This is also a great place to swap black and neutral 2.5" strips for MORE variety.
For the full quilt you will need approximately 1-1/4 yards of scrappy blacks and 1-1/4 yards of scrappy neutrals to complete the triangle units needed for this quilt.
If you bring 8 2-1/2" strips of black and 8 2-1/2" strips of neutrals, there should be enough to keep you busy during class time.
Parallelograms:
This is where things get fun! Each block has 8 of these. They are scrappy through the quilt with colors going from deep blue through to purple!
From purple to blue scrap 2-1/2" strips, cut 64 2-1/2" X 4-1/2" rectangles. This is enough for 8 blocks and should be enough to keep you busy through the day. The complete quilt requires 288 of these rectangles if you feel like cutting them ALL at once!
Parallelogram corners:
From Scrappy Neutrals cut 128 2-1/2" squares. This is enough to complete 8 blocks. That should keep you busy enough through the day! If you want to cut more, the full quilt uses 576 2-1/2" squares.
The class includes a demo using the easy angle ruler for the half square triangles. If you prefer to use any other method, you are welcome to do so. Please note that you will not be working from 2-1/2" strips with most other methods, so don't cut your fabric down before hand if you want to do something else such as Thangles, Triangles on a roll, sew extra big and trim everything down, etc.

Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This sunny project is the perfect class if you're looking for a little variety in your quilting life, even if you've never appliquéd a stitch! You'll learn all aspects of my easy fusible appliqué including how to prepare, layout, and blanket stitch the simple appliqué shapes. Then I'll show you how to create dimensional, folded flowers that are oh, so easy. You'll see a trunk show of projects using these fun flowers and learn other folding techniques for adding dimensional shapes to your quilts. You can use my colors, choose your own colors, or make a scrappy project. I'll share tips and tricks for putting it all together, including how to turn the wall hanging into a bed-size quilt. And how to modify the block to make it your own!
Skill level: Beginner
Size: 48" x 48" wall, 84" x 97" quilt

Supply list:
Fabric:
Basic Supplies:
Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
I love adding appliquéd flower motifs to my patchwork blocks. You can use my colors, choose your own colors, or make a scrappy project. In this class, we'll start by making a tradition Shoo Fly block using quick and easy techniques. Then you'll learn all my tips and tricks for soft fusible appliqué; including how to choose the correct fusible web for any project, template and pattern-piece preparation, and how to lay out your appliqué motifs to achieve perfect results. We'll create a test piece so you can make a great-looking blanket stitch on your sewing machine. Different setting options and border options will be discussed. Pattern will include instructions for turning your table runner into a large wall hanging or bed quilt.
Skill level: Beginner
Size: 20" x 45" table runner, 80" x 80" quilt

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Fabric:
Basic Supplies

Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This quilt sparkles with traditional charm. Step‐by‐step instructions include paper-piecing techniques for accurate triangle squares and perfect piecing results. Nancy's tips and techniques make short work of this tricky‐looking block. This is an ideal class, for anyone who wants to improve their piecing skills. Design and color possibilities will be included in the class.
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 44" x 44"

Supply list:
Fabric:
Basic Supplies:
6" x 12" ruler for cutting strips
Square ruler with 45° line (any size - 3½" to 6½" is okay)
1" x 6" ruler for paper piecing (Add-A-Quarter ruler optional)

Thursday August 2, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do you really know how to paper piece the easy way? It is easier than you think by using the Add-A-QuarterTM. Chocolate & Strawberries is a more advanced quilt with many sharp points. When sewn together the blocks form a secondary pattern.
Size: 43" x 43"

Supply list:
Backing: 2 ¾ yd
Batting: 49" x 49"
Other Supplies:
If you wish to have more time for sewing in class follow the cutting directions and pre-cut all the fabrics for the units. After cutting, mark the size of the pieces and place in a zip-lock bag. This will eliminate the guess work later. Download a PDF with cutting instructions here.
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Friday August 3, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A bright and fun friendship quilt that is paper pieced. Even though the quilt looks like circles it is sewn together in straight lines. This project would be great for beginning paper piercer's. Learn not only the fundamentals of paper piecing but also some of the tricks that make paper piecing fun and easy. See how the Add-A-QuarterTM is not only a must have for paper piecing but also the other many uses of this amazing tool.

Supply list:
Fabrics:
Backing: 3 ½ yd
Batting: 1 ¾ yd 90 wide
Other Supplies:
If you wish to have more time for sewing in class follow the cutting directions and pre-cut all the fabrics for the units. After cutting, mark the size of the pieces and place in a zip-lock bag. This will eliminate the guess work later. Download a PDF with cutting instructions here.
Saturday August 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Have you always wanted to make a miniature quilt but have not had the opportunity to try it? This class is for you! This stunning red and white paper pieced quilt is made up of 4" blocks. The sashing blocks are paper piece as well. Why not take the challenge and see how fun and easy miniatures can be using the Add-An-EighthTM.
Size: 26" x 32"

Supply list:
Fabrics:
Light 1 yd
Dark 1 ½ yd
Backing: 1 yd
Batting: 32" x 38"
Other Supplies:
If you wish to have more time for sewing in class follow the cutting directions and pre-cut all the fabrics for the units. After cutting, mark the size of the pieces and place in a zip-lock bag. This will eliminate the guess work later. Download a PDF file with cutting instructions here.
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