One of our local quilt stores has been discussing my teaching crazy quilting and I have decided to go for it. I was reluctant to do so as I felt I was really a beginner myself but since no one else does CQ locally decided to take the plunge.
This is the block (12") I'll be teaching in the class. I found it far more challenging designing the block for a class than I would have if I were stitching it for myself. I wanted to keep all the stitching basic and yet at the same time show a visually appealing block. There are about seven stitches used in the block with variations of each stitch. Have included a button cluster, an embellished butterfly applique and a doily. I'm hoping that it will appeal and there will be interest. It would be wonderful to have a CQ group locally.
We have many talented machine quilters locally but few using hand work so will see where it goes.
Thanks to Gerry for your design input!
I had a busy weekend of stitching completing the last in a four block series. Have also started a new project (more on this later in the week). I recorded Downton Abbey last night so look forward to watching it this evening.
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Good for you Lorraine!! How fantastic. Love the block. Will the project be over a number of weeks?
Love your colour scheme.
Your Birthday gift will be on its way this week.
I'm sure your class will be great! Judging from the blocks that I have seen this past year. Wish I could take it.
Congratulations Lorraine! You are super talented and will be perfect for this!
I have always loved teaching. There is so much excitement and energy exchange. I know you will do well at it.
Nicole/Beadwright
Congratulations Lorraine! I hope you have a great class!
How exciting for you Lorraine. You created a very interesting block to teach. Where would you be teaching & is there interest in the class?
Your block includes various mediums that could appeal to ladies wanting to learn hand embroidery for various reasons. I wanted to learn hand stitches for embellishing sewing projects & I'm sure I'm not alone.
This is a fantastic block. Best of luck with your class!
A Beginner, well I beg to differ. You go girl. I love the block and all the beautiful things you have added. People will love it.
It's a beautiful block. (-;
Lorraine if this is your sample for teaching you will have no problems at all. This is beautiful and it should inspire your students to get hooked.
Some people take to it naturally and others struggle a bit as it takes quite a bit of practice in the beginning.
Have fun with this!
Hugs and a Wonderful New Year with this project.
Suzy
There is NOTHING in the piece that even closely resembles a beginner Lorraine! I'm sure everyone will want more after they learn how much you know. I think we forget that we file techniques away as we go along in our artsy ways and after awhile it accumulates!
Beautiful work!
Love the look of your CQ square! My mom is a huge quilter and has me making my own CQ square, so I loved seeing your examples. You will be awesome teaching the class!
Enjoy!
Kate