BOM - Block of the Month - Contrasts Sampler ON ZOOM
Join this 10 month program. This year's Block of the Month's theme is "contrast". Each month Susan will demonstrate the blocks using a modified traditional grid layout. You may choose to make your quilt the Minimalist version such as this:
or use print fabrics to create a Maximalist version such as this example:
Your finished quilt will 56" x 72".
Each class will normally take place on the first Saturday of the Month beginning in February 2024 with the final month in November 2024. Classes are on Zoom, from 11am - 1pm EST and are recorded for future viewing for a limited time.
Each month, 3 to 7 blocks will be constructed using a new technique. Some months will include a block variation and/or a complementary block.
Required Notions:
Tucker Tools (after registration you will receive a discount code for 10% off the required rulers)
- Tucker Trimmer I
- Magic Wand
- Wing Clipper
- Square2 (large or small version)
- Split Rects
Acorn Easy Press Pen (also available in kits) & Fabric Marker
6" x 24" OR 8 1/2" x 24" ruler
rotary cutter
fabric marker
4-6 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" freezer paper
50 wt thread for piecing
pressing bar is helpful, but not required
Fabric Requirements:
Fabric requirements will be provided after class registration. Kits are also available at this link Fabric kits
Computer Access
Access to an electronic device with microphone, video, wifi and current version of Zoom
Class Schedule:
Month 1 Saturday, February 3, 2024Month 2 Saturday, March 2, 2024Month 3 Saturday, April 6, 2024Month 4 Saturday, May 4, 2024Month 5 Saturday, June 1, 2024Month 6 Saturday, July 6, 2024Month 7 Saturday, August 10, 2024Month 8 Saturday, September 14, 2024Month 9 Saturday, October 5, 2024Month 10 Saturday, November 2, 2024
Cancellation of Classes or Retreats
Should you decide to cancel your registration for an event, class or retreat, you will receive a full credit to a gift card as long as the cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to the class date. After that time, you will forfeit your full registration fee.
If you are unable to attend, you do have the option of finding your own replacement participant but Watergirl Quilt Co. will not assist with this or give any fee credit to the original participant. You would be required to email us the name and contact information of your replacement.
For more details on our "Refund policy" please refer to FAQ on our website https://www.watergirlquiltco.com/faq.htm
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | This class is for the confident beginner/intermediate quilter who wants to hone their skills to be more accurate and broaden their bank of quilting techniques. |
| Materials Included: | PDF pattern in monthly instalments sent via email. |
| Instructor: | Susan Madu |
| Instructor Bio: | Susan is a retired chartered accountant and a passionate creator and quilter. She is never without a sketchbook or some project in her hands. Susan designs and teaches under the "Modern Blended Quilts" banner. A central theme of her patterns is blending together elements of traditional and modern quilting. Take your traditional stash and blend it up modern with modern textures, solids and styles for stunning results. |
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