Not Such Hard Times
A Strip-technique and Scrap Treat - Full Day - Marti Michell

Description:
This class could be called a surprise course in strip techniques. You will cover most of Marti's favorite strip tricks, plus this block has a special twist. A few years ago, Marti bought an antique quilt that became the inspiration for this class. You could make the quilt with matching blocks, but you probably won't want to, it is a charming scrap quilt. Similar to some autograph blocks, Marti will share that variation also. As a bonus Marti shares machine quilting in sections just because her favorite model for this class is quilted in sections. (This quilt is in Marti's book "Quilting for People Who Still Don't Have Time to Quilt.")

Supply List:
Cutting supplies: rotary cutter, ruler, mat
Routine sewing supplies
Sewing Machine, thread, etc.
Fabrics needed: At least 8 fabrics you like together - fat quarters (18" x 22 ½") are a fine size
You may want to bring two different combinations.

Fabric Selection Tips:
Try to avoid strong directional fabrics. Look for variety, don't bring fabrics that all look alike. If you are already working on some kind of super Sampler, think about making these blocks in those fabrics, or think of these as the start of a Sampler quilt - what fabric would you like? Or assume classes are to learn a technique and not spend a lot of time fussing with fabric choice and bring almost anything!