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Shhh! It's a Secret
Workshop taught by
Jackie Robinson

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Shhh'06 MYSTERY FABRIC PHOTOS

Enjoy a mysterious day starting a great 67" x 85" lap quilt, having fun, and learning some new tricks for piecing.

This is an all-day workshop.

Select quality fabrics which are 42" - 44" wide.

To begin, the 'trick' to a successful Mystery is LOTS of contrast, AND awareness of values.

Begin by selecting a Feature Print. There are a couple of choices here - - - you may select a fabulous print that will allow you to Fussy cut 4-1/2" (cut 5") squares OR, you could print photos of your pets, children, vacation, etc. in a size that would allow you to exhibit 4-1/2" (cut 5") squares.

Let the Bright Accent Color be exactly that - lively. Not a terribly busy print, but busier than a solid. Lively and Bright.

Light is light - a very strong contrast to the Dark Background. It will never touch the Feature Print.

The Dark Background can have some activity, but shouldn't 'pull' your eye - i.e., it's a Background. Mine is Teal.

You could swap the values for the Dark Background and the Light. You really want three distinctly different colors for the Dark Background, Light, and Bright Accent. Don't let them blend together.

YARDAGE:
There are 4 sizes offered: a Lap, Twin, Queen, and King. Their yardage is shown in parenthesis as (Lap,Twin,Queen,King) The Lap is 67" x 85", Twin is 67" x 103", Queen is 85" x 103", and King is 103" x 103".

Feature Print - (1 yd,1 yd, 1-1/3 yds, 1-2/3 yds)
More Feature Print OR same color base - (5/8 yd, 7/8 yd, 1-1/8 yds, 1-3/8 yds)
Bright Accent - (1-1/8 yds, 1-3/8 yds, 1-3/4 yds, 2-1/3 yds)
Light - (1-1/8 yds, 1-1/2 yds, 1-3/4 yds, 2-1/8 yds)
Dark Background - (4-7/8 yds, 6-1/4 yds, 7-5/8 yds, 9-1/8 yds)
(includes Binding)
Backing - (5-1/3 yds, 6-1/3 yds, 8 yds, 9-1/2 yds)
(not needed for class)

Before class, please pre-cut the following ACCURATELY across the 42" width:

FEATURE PRINT:
For Fussy Cutting:
          Fussy cut (12,15,20,25) 5" squares
Same fabric OR same color base:
Cut (7,9,12,15) 2-3/4" strips into:
          (96,120,160,200) 2-3/4" squares

BRIGHT ACCENT:
Cut (3,4,5,7) 5-3/4" strips into:
          (12,15,20,25) 5-3/4" x 10"
Cut (6,8,10,13) 2-3/4" strips for strip sets

LIGHT:
Cut (8,10,12,15) 3-1/2" strips into:
          (160,192,240,288) 3-1/2" x 2"
Cut (4,7,7,8) 2" strips for strip sets

DARK BACKGROUND:
Cut (4,5,6,7) 14" strips into:
          (14,16,18,20) 14" x 5"
          (4,4,4,4) 5" x 5"
          (31,38,49,60) 14" x 2"
          (9,10,11,12) 14" x 2" into:
                (36,40,44,48) 3-1/2" x 2" (four from each 14" x 2")
Cut (3,4,5,6) 11" strips into:
          (62,76,98,120) 11" x 2"
Cut (3,4,5,7) 5-3/4" strips into:
          (12,15,20,25) 5-3/4" x 10"
Cut (1,1,2,2) 5" strips into:
          (18,20,22,24) 5" x 2"
Cut (6,8,10,13) 2-3/4" strips for strip sets
Cut (8,9,10,11) 2-1/2" strips for Binding
Cut (5,8,8,10) 2" strips for strip sets

Bring the remainder of your fabric to class.

Also Bring to class:
          A GOOD Sewing Machine with foot control and power cord
* NOTE: Sewing Machines are provided at Quilt Festival
          Presser foot for achieving a scant 1/4" seam
          Rotary cutter for Fabric
          Rotary cutting mat
          Rotary cutting ruler - 6" x 12"
          Scissors
          Neutral colored thread
          Easy Angle, Omni 96, or Triangle Duo tool
          Pins
          Cushion to sit on
          Small trash bag .


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