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Teaching Guide
Schedule: three sessions, 2 1/2 hours each
Session One To swap: When swapping blocks, quilters are often concerned about the swapmates’ color choices. The joy of swapping is the way it expands our color palette. Sometimes setting guidelines such as background fabric or color choice limits help to calm these fears. Be sure to include these guidelines in the supply list. Also prepare the quilters for the individuals who “forget” the suggestions. It is often these blocks that add zing to our quilts.
Log cabin blocks are excellent for helping quilters master that ever elusive 1/4” seam allowance. By cutting each segment as described in the pattern (instead of strip piecing) each block is self correcting.
For homework: Encourage the students to return to class with completed log cabin blocks and charm squares cut.
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Session Two
Swap the log cabin blocks and the charms squares from session one. Use the charm squares to make the holly leaves and berries for the appliqué. Use your favorite method for appliqué. The directions in the pattern are for invisible machine appliqué. Fine needles such as 70/10 Schmetz needles give the best results.
Homework: Sew the swapped log cabin blocks together to form the quilt top. Baste the holly leaves and berries. Make yards of bias strips for vines.
Session Three Encourage the students to explore their own appliqué placement.
The unit appliqué method of making up each bouquet of holly leaves. It’s fun to toss a bunch of leaves on the quilt and just play until you’re happy with the look.
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