Katharine Guerrier

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Requirements for Snails Trail
Creative Snail Trail

Snail Trail is an intriguing block which relies for its effect on the correct placement of dark and light fabrics. Although the design gives the illusion of curves all the seams are straight making it fairly simple to contruct in any size, either by regular or foundation piecing methods. Both techniques will be explained. Once the blocks are made there are a number of ways to put them together giving a variety of options for the finished quilt. Snail trail blocks can also be used for smaller items such as cushions or bags if you don't want to embark on another major project.

Usual sewing kit : pins, needles, threads,cutting out scissors, tape measure etc.

Pencils, ruler, paper scissors. One or two sheets of A4 size paper.
'Sew in' vilene (not iron on) or stitch and tear for foundation material about half a metre

Rotary cutter, board and ruler if possible. If you have a 6" (16 cm) square Omnigrid ruler bring it in addition to your regular size ruler.

Fabrics can be scraps in light and dark tonal values or you can combine bright colours with black. Bring along a number of harmonising fabrics that you will enjoy working with - fat quarters or smaller pieces can be used.
Offcuts from furnishing fabrics are not suitable as they are generally too heavy for the number of seams created when making patchwork
It is important to try to include contrasting dark and light tonal values.

Sewing machine if possible and extension lead.

Irons and pads: one per four or five students.

Tutor requirements; One or two tables. Pinboard area if possible.

Looking forward to meeting you!
Katharine Guerrier.

Scrap Mosaic
Scrap Mosaic.

Using this ingenious method to create a complex seeming pattern in patchwork is actually quite easy. Nine patch blocks in two different designs are first made, then cut and reassembled. Basic rotary cutting skills and an ability to sew a quarter inch seam, plus a collection of fabrics are all that is required. In addition to basic skills the students will learn quick piecing methods to speed up construction, plus advice on fabric choices and colour selection. In one day it should be possible to create enough blocks to start a quilt which can be made to any size.

Requirements.

Usual sewing kit (needles, pins, tape measure, markers etc)
Sewing machine with a ¼ inch foot and instruction manual.
Extension lead.
Rotary cutter, ruler and board. If you have the 12 x 6 inch size of ruler, this is adequate.
Fabric marker,.
Notebook or camera.
Workroom equipment - Irons, one per five or six students.

Fabrics.

In dress or patchwork weight cotton - plains, patterns, stripes, checks, spots, floral, large and small patterns. Anything larger than a six inch square can be used. Bring as many different fabrics as you can. It is important to include dark, medium and light tonal values. You will also need some slightly larger pieces (about 8 - 10 inches square) for the focus blocks in high contrast pairs such as light/dark or bright/dark. Include some bright colours such as yellow, orange, pink, turquoise etc.

Note: furnishing fabrics are not suitable for this type of patchwork as they are too heavy for the number of seams created.

Looking forward to meeting you; Katharine Guerrier

Scrap Mosaic. Requirements list

Requirements.
Usual sewing kit (needles, pins, tape measure, markers etc)
Sewing machines will be provided by the Festival of Quilts.
Rotary cutter, ruler, and board. If you have the 12 in. x 6 in. size of ruler this is adequate.
Fabric marker.
Notebook or camera.
Workroom equipment: Irons will be provided

Fabrics
In dress or patchwork weight cotton - plains, patterns, stripes, checks, spots, florals, large and small patterns. Anything larger than a 6 in square will do. Bring as many different fabrics as you can. It is important to include dark, medium and light tonal values. You will also need some slightly larger pieces (about 8 - 10 in. squares) for the focus blocks in high contrast pairs such as light/dark or bright/dark. Include some bright colours such as yellow, orange, pink, turquoise etc.

Note: furnishing fabrics are not suitable for this type of patchwork as they are too heavy for the number of seams created.

A picture of the Quilt is on my website www.katharineguerrier.com

Looking forward to meeting you: Katharine Guerrier

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