TAMING THE WILD Y

                                         a workshop with Laura Nownes               





The oversized traditional Tumbling Blocks and the Star of Bethlehem quilt are the perfect patterns to learn how to master the often-avoided technique called Y-seam construction. Laura has several helpful hints and techniques to assist in making this class a fun and successful quiltmaking experience.



Student Supply List:

Pattern Options:

1. The Big Tumble – a pattern by From Me to You by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes –Please bring your copy to class. (It is often available at your local quilt shop on online at my website at www.dianaandlaura.com). I will have some available for sale in class.

Fabric: Refer to the back of the pattern for exact amounts.  Helpful Hints for Selecting Fabric: The traditional tumbling block design has three color sections: light, medium and dark; and the placement doesn’t vary. You will notice in my sample that I was not a purist with regard to the placement of the fabrics. The lights, mediums and darks shift around, producing an overall blended look. The individual “blocks” are not always well-defined. Be sure to have enough variety of each (lights, mediums & darks). A variety of small, medium and large-scale prints add interest. We will discuss in class whether you want high definition or a blended look.



Fabric Requirements: Finished quilt size is 72” x 82”

Note: Fat quarters work well for this quilt.

Lights: Thirteen ¼ yard pieces

Mediums: Eleven ¼ yard pieces

Darks: Eleven ¼ yard pieces



Cutting:  please cut before coming to class.

Cut all of your fabric into 3-1/2” wide strips. If you are using a traditional ¼ yard piece (approx. 42” long), please cut the strips in half to make 21” lengths.



Supplies:

Cutting tools – mat, rotary cutter and ruler with a 60-degree angle marking

Sewing machine

Thread, neutral color and bobbin wound with the same

Pins

Seam ripper

Blue masking tape (painter’s type)

Optional: piece of flannel (approx. 60” x 60”) to use as a design wall.





2. Star of Bethlehem – pattern featured on page 78 of Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!!, Second Edition by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes

The finished quilt size is 52” x 52”.



If you have a copy of the book, please bring it with you to class. I will have some available for sale in class.



Fabric:

You will need six fabrics for the main star and small border stars. The fabrics are numbered from 1 to 6 with #1 representing the fabric used in the center and the outermost points of the main star. Choose one background fabric that works well with the six fabrics you have chosen for the star.



Fabric #1 3/8 yard

Fabric #2 1/2 yard

Fabric #3 5/8 yard

Fabric #4 3/4 yard

Fabric #5 7/8 yard

Fabric #6 5/8 yard



Background 2 yards

Inner border 5/8 yard



Cutting:

For the main star:

Fabric #1 two 2” wide strips

Fabric #2 four 2” wide strips

Fabric #3 six 2” wide strips

Fabric #4 eight 2” wide strips

Fabric #5 ten 2” wide strips

Fabric #6 six 2” wide strips



Let’s wait to cut the fabrics for the background and small star blocks in class.



Supplies:

Cutting tools: mat, cutter and rulers. A long, 24” ruler works best for cutting the strip sets. Check to see that it has a 45-degree angle marking (most do).

Spray starch

Pins

Seam ripper

Sewing machine

Thread – 100% cotton in a color that will blend well with your fabrics. Neutrals are always a good choice (tans & greys).



I look forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

        e-mail: info@dianaandlaura.com.                   web site at www.dianaandlaura.com.