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CLASS OUTLINE - SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKClass Description: Shakespeare in the Park is a fresh new pattern from Judy Martin’s Creative Pattern Book. It combines Virginia Reel (also known as Snail’s Trail), Rising Star and Evening Star blocks. It is a relatively simple pattern made entirely of squares and triangles. Shakespeare in the Park is adaptable to any style and color scheme. It can be made from just two fabrics or from a wide variety of scraps or fat quarters. Choose from wall or twin size quilts. It can also be easily modified for queen size. Level: Beginners and beyond. This pattern is fun for all. Supply List: The Creative Pattern Book by Judy Martin Rotary cutter Rotary ruler Cutting mat Sewing machine Thread Straight pins Thread snips Seam ripper (optional; you know if you need one) Extension cord Point Trimmer (optional) Yardage, fat quarters, or scraps for your chosen size, as listed in The Creative Pattern Book SESSION ONE: Preview Demonstration: Show the classroom sample as well as the book versions Discussion: Style and color choices (p. 77) Hands on: Assist with fabric selection Homework: Choose and prepare fabrics (p. 126) SESSION TWO: Virginia Reel (Block X) Discussion: Cutting lengthwise strips (p. 25), trimming points (p. 27) Demonstration: Rotary cutting squares (p. 16) Rotary cutting ½ square triangles (p. 16) Hands on: Cut patches A, B, C, D, & E for block Demonstration: Piecing the Virginia Reel block (p. 83 or p. 87) Homework: Cut and stitch Virginia Reel blocks SESSION THREE: Evening Star (Blocks Y & Z) Demonstration: Rotary cutting ¼ square triangles (p. 16) Hands on: Cut patches F, G, & H for block Demonstration: Piecing the Evening Star block (also centers for Session 4) (p. 83 or p. 87) Hands on: Piece the Evening Star block Homework: Cut and stitch Evening Star blocks SESSION FOUR: Rising Star (Blocks V & W) Demonstration: Rotary cutting 45-degree triangle (p. 17) Hands on: Rotary cut patches C, H, I for blocks and J & K for edge squares and triangles Demonstration: Piecing the Rising Star block (p. 83 or p. 87) (Review piecing the Evening Star for Rising Star center) (p. 83 or p. 87) Hands on: Piece Rising Star block Homework: Cut and piece Rising Star blocks SESSION FIVE: Joining Blocks, Quilting Demonstration/discussion: Arranging the blocks in diagonal rows, piecing rows, joining rows together (p. 84 and p. 87) Demonstration/discussion: Quilting options (p. 82-83), marking, basting, quilting, binding (p. 33) and finishing |
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