Building Block Sampler #5 - Quarter Circles and Half Circles (The Quilting Book)

Class 5: Quarter Circles and Half Circles

DESCRIPTION:
Sew along with us as we make the Building Blocks Sampler from The Quilting Book! During Class 5, we will learn how to sew curves three ways to make Quarter Circle and Half Circle units. We will complete Units 7 and 14 from the Building Blocks Sampler. Please arrive to class ready to sew with the required tools and all fabrics pressed, cut, and labeled. If we have extra time during this class session, we will catch up on any incomplete units from previous classes.

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
Cutting mat (small is fine)
Seam Ripper
Square ruler at least 9 ½” x 9 ½”
Marking tool (pen, pencil, erasable marker, etc.)
Iron and small pressing mat
Snips or small scissors

TOOLS (optional):
Sewline glue stick or elmers washable glue stick
Fabric scissors

WE WILL SUPPLY:
Quarter circle Templates
Half Circle Templates

FABRICS:

Quarter Circles:
D3: (1) orange 5 ¼” x 20” rectangle
BG6: (1) background 5 ½” x 15” rectangle

Half Circles:
D6: (1) orange 5 ¼” x 19” rectangle
BG12: (1) background 7” x 15” rectangle

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.