Building Block Sampler #3 - Flying Geese and Square in a Square Units (The Quilting Book)

Class 3: Flying Geese and Square in a Square Units

DESCRIPTION:
Sew along with us as we make the Building Blocks Sampler from The Quilting Book! During Class 3, we will learn how to make Flying Geese two ways and Square in a Square units two ways. Our Tips and Tricks focus for this class is perfecting points. We will complete Units 4, 12, 13, and 16 from the Building Blocks Sampler. Please arrive to class ready to sew with the required tools and all fabrics pressed, cut, and labeled.

Use the coloring page and labels provided at the link below to plan and prepare your fabrics.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kk7U-wUxExb1muFFNIvuju1L36xbMcYk


TOOLS (required):
A copy of The Quilting Book
Sewing machine
Pins
Rotary cutter
Small cutting mat
Seam ripper
Rectangular ruler at least 3 ½” x 12 ½”
Square ruler at least 6 ½” x 6 ½”
Marking tool (pen, pencil, erasable marker, etc.)
Iron and small pressing mat
Snips or small scissors

TOOLS (optional):
Your preferred Flying Geese trimming ruler (at least 3 ½” x 6 ½”)

FABRICS:

Flying Geese (one at a time)
H5: (4) 3 ½” x 6 ½” rectangles
BG10: (8) background 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares

Flying Geese (four at a time)
H3: (4) dark blue 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” squares
BG3: (1) background 7 ¾” x 7 ¾” square

Square in a Square (setting triangles)
E5: (2) lime green 4” x 4” squares
BG11: (1) background 4 ¾” x 4 ¾” square

Square in a Square (stitch and flip)
G4: (4) light blue 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares
BG14: (1) background 6 ½” x 6 ½” square

Quilt Country Classroom Guidelines

To ensure all Quilt Country students get the most out of their classes, we ask that you please follow the guidelines below:

1.      Students are expected to be on time, with all supplies, and ready to go by start of class.  
2.      After unloading your class supplies, please move your car to the parking lot in the middle of the shopping center.
3.      Due to common allergies, please do not wear perfume to class.
4.      For the safety of all, please keep your belongs stowed. Check for stray pins and tidy your sewing area when packing up after class.
5.      Please turn off cell phone ringers during class and only receive calls outside the classroom.
6.      Please be considerate and do not bring children to class, unless the class is specifically for children, and the child is participating in the class.  
7.      Please mind your conversations in volume and content so everyone feels comfortable.
   
   

Quilt Country Classroom Policy

1.      All students attend class at their own risk.
2.      The use of any Quilt Country tools and equipment is at the students’ own risk.
3.      Quilt Country is not responsible for the loss of or damage to students’ personal items.
4.      At the instructor’s discretion, students arriving 15 minutes or more after the start of class may not be permitted to take the class – tuition will be forfeited.
5.      If you are unable to attend the class (cancellation policy):
6.      If attendance is cancelled a week or more in advance of the class – full refund.
7.      If attendance is cancelled between 3 and 7 days in advance of the class – store credit will be issued for the class fee amount.
8.       No refund or credit will be issued for “no shows” or cancellations less than three (3) days in advance of the class.