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BOM - Block of the Month - Contrasts Sampler ON ZOOM (Registration is now closed)



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:

Block of the Month

or use print fabrics to create a Maximalist version such as this example:

Tula Pink Fabrics

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, 2024
Month 2 Saturday, March 2, 2024
Month 3 Saturday, April 6, 2024
Month 4 Saturday, May 4, 2024
Month 5 Saturday, June 1, 2024
Month 6 Saturday, July 6, 2024
Month 7 Saturday, August 10, 2024
Month 8 Saturday, September 14, 2024
Month 9  Saturday, October 5, 2024
Month 10 Saturday, November 2, 2024
There will be zoom link for months 1 - 5 and another for months 6 - 10. 

Registration and payment
You have the options for registering and payment for these classes
1. pay "in full" by clicking on the "add to cart" button
2. break down payment in two parts based on Month 1 -5 and Month 6 - 10.  
To take advantage of the second option, you must contact our store directly and someone there will be happy to make the arrangements with you.

Cancellation of 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.

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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Includes PDF pattern, demonstration class via Zoom each month which will be recorded for you to view.

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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.