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HQ - Backgrounds, Borders and Blocks



Blocks, backgrounds, sashing and borders – these are the basic components of every pieced quilt top, and there are tricks to quilting the differently while creating a cohesive overall look. Learn how to select and adapt designs to complement each area, and how to accomplish the quilting efficiently and easily. Tried and true fillers and “go to” designs will be featured.

Topics Include
·    Using stencils and templates to begin a design
·    Expanding block designs into sashing and borders
·    Repeating designs for special effects
·    Fillers and embellishments to enhance a design
·    Making your own stencils


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Absolute Beginner
Materials Included: Yes
Requirements: Allison Spence - National HQ Educator will provide hand-outs, and hands on experience in our Clubhouse equipped with three HQ machine for 3 hrs of hands-on experience! Two people per machine.
Instructor: Allison Spence
Instructor Bio: Allison Spence - HQ National Educator
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