Workshops

Arlene will conduct a Swap-A-Block Workshop for any of the quilts shown on this website!

Here's how a Swap-A-Block Workshop works. Each student will be given a pattern to sew ahead of class and they will make from 5-9 blocks of this pattern. The # to make depends on which quilt you select for your workshop. Then students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with 5-9 already sewn blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing other elements from the quilt..the border or setting blocks. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern is provided in class so everyone can go home to complete their quilt.

Here's a sampling of some of the Swap-A-Block Workshops to choose from:



ROSEBUD LANE "SWAP-A-BLOCK"

The Rosebud Lane quilt is a romantic quilt with five enchanted houses. Each student will be given a house pattern to sew ahead of class and they will make five blocks of this pattern. Then students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with five already sewn blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing the fence border. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern is provided in class so all can go home to complete their quilt.*

Skill level: Must have piecing skills.

Class size: 5 minimum; 25 maximum

Project class: Sewing machine required.

*Supply fee for pattern is $10 per student/please collect before class.



THYME TO WATER "SWAP-A-BLOCK"

Does your group love a gardening theme? The Thyme to Water quilt has five personality filled Watering Can blocks. Each student will be given a Watering Can pattern to sew ahead of class and they will make five blocks of this pattern. Then students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with five already sewn blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing the fun Flower Pot border. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern is provided in class so all can go home to complete their quilt.*

Skill level: Must have piecing skills.

Class size: 5 minimum; 25 maximum

Project class: Sewing machine required.

*Supply fee for pattern is $10 per student/please collect before class.



SWEET TEA "SWAP-A-BLOCK"

Calling all Teapot Collectors! The Sweet Tea quilt has five very cute Teapot blocks. Each student will be given a Teapot pattern to sew ahead of class and they will make five blocks of this pattern. Then students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with five already sewn blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing the Ribbon & Teacup border. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern is provided in class so all can go home to complete their quilt.*

Skill level: Must have piecing skills.

Class size: 5 minimum; 25 maximum

Project class: Sewing machine required.

*Supply fee for pattern is $10 per student/please collect before class.



BIRDHOUSE VILLAGE "SWAP-A-BLOCK"

The Birdhouses Etc. quilt is a joyful quilt filled with nine pieced birdhouses and other pieced and appliqued blocks that go with birdhouses. Each student will be given a birdhouse pattern to sew ahead of class and they will make nine blocks of this pattern. Then students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with nine already sewn blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing fences and sunflowers for their quilt. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern is provided in class so all can go home to complete their quilt.*

Skill level: Must have piecing skills.

Class size: 9 minimum; 27 maximum

Project class: Sewing machine required.

*Supply fee for pattern is $10 per student/please collect before class.



FROSTY THE SNOWMAN "SWAP-A-BLOCK"

Frosty is seen frolicking all year long in this happy quilt! The quilt includes 16 different snowmen + houses and trees in a unique layout. Each student will be given 2 different snowmen patterns to cut out ahead of class and they will make 8 blocks of each pattern. The snowmen are folk art style and easily made using fusible webbing. Students will "swap" blocks in class and go home with 16 different snowmen blocks! Class time will be spent machine piecing houses, trees and stars for their quilt. An "Assemble the Quilt" pattern will be given in class so all can go home to complete their quilt.*

Skill level: Beginner and beyond.

Class size: 8 minimum; 24 maximum

Project class: Sewing machine required.

*Supply fee for pattern is $15 per student/please collect before class.



NON-SWAP WORKSHOPS:

GREAT FINISHES

Make samples of all sorts of great finishes for the edges of your quilts ... prairie points, mock double ruffle, single and double mitered bindings. Learn how to make bias binding confidently (no more store bought tape for you!).

Skill level: Beginner and beyond.

Class size: 24.

Project class: Sewing machine required.



STARS OVER THE LOG CABIN

This quilt is a new twist on an old favorite. It's a great pattern to use up scraps or make it in Christmas colors or spectacular hand dyes. Easily machine and strip pieced using no templates!

Skill level: Beginner and beyond.

Class size: 24.

Project class: Sewing machine required. *Supply fee for pattern is $8 per student/please collect before class.