[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Need feedback from the sewers in the group.

[Deborah MacIlroy]

I am interested in both of these classes. I am also interested in any quilting classes. Plus, I like the idea of purchasing a kit with the fabric already cut out. Thank you so much for your ideas. Deb

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> On Oct 4, 2019, at 7:15 PM, Carefree One via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I would really be interested in both of these classes! 
> I am interested in almost any and all sewing classes. I love sewing now!
> 
> Chrissy 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Joyce Kane via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>                 I am looking ahead and just want to see  what you might be
>> interested in sewing on a machine.  I have a couple of ideas to do after the
>> holidays.  Once I get your thoughts I will get the info about supplies and
>> kind of look at some dates.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> January:
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>> I would like to teach how to make a quilt being as small as a lap quilt and
>> as large as a bed quilt and any where in between that.  
>> 
>> I am thinking about a rag quilt.  Do you know what a rag quilt is?  
>> 
>> It is not the one that is made out of scraps of fabric.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Accuquilt has a die you can use to cut out the squares and it fringes the
>> edges at the same time.  It is the 8 ½ “ rag square and I used the 5 “
>> square for cutting out the batting.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This is all done on the sewing machine and there is no hand sewing or hand
>> quilting involved.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> When you are finished you need to watch this in [suggested laundry mat] and
>> dry it there too.  It does create a lot of lint.  If you do it at home, you
>> need to empty the lint thingy in your dryer several times during the drying
>> of it especially if you use flannel.  It is worth it as it feels so good
>> when you get done with it.  You can do it with cotton cloth, too.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am considering next to repeat the 8 pointed star table topper in March.
>> The last time I taught this I had the dies to cut it out and I purchased
>> fabric [Fall colors] and cut it out for everyone and sold the kits for it.
>> In March folks can pick Easter fabrics, spring colors, and lots other
>> fabrics, even red, white and blues for Memorial Day & July 4th.  I had
>> offered to folks who bought their own fabric that I would cut it out for
>> them, but they needed to mail it out to me and pay for shipping back and be
>> sure I received it in time before the class.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> If the majority don’t like my suggestions I have one more up my sleeve that
>> I never taught here before, but it is a block swap.  More to tell about that
>> after I here what you folks think about the above classes.
>> 
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>> 
>> Joyce Kane
>> 
>> Kane Kids Shop
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>> https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/.../shop/Directory_Departments?store...
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