Category Archives: Quilting in Vermont

2023 OBW Retreat

October in Vermont

What could be better than a quilt retreat at the Strong House Inn in Vermont in October? Well, how about learning everything you need to know about Studio 180 Design’s Tucker Trimmer! I will be there October 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2019 teaching you how to master using your Tucker Trimmer.

The Tucker Trimmer is used to quickly and accurately trim down pieced squares to exact measurements for perfectly sewn units every time. In this workshop you will learn to make:

Half Square Triangles (HST)
Combination Units
Quarter Square Triangles
Shaded Four Patch Units (Technique Sheet Required)
Shaded Nine Patch Units (Technique Sheet Required)

Tucker Trimmer Sampler Quilt:

You will be making 3 blocks:

I will give you the full fabric requirements and block layouts so you can complete the quilt at home.

But wait there is more! Then we will learn all about the Shaded Four Patch unit.

You will make a table runner using your Shaded Four Patch units.

Then you will learn to make Shaded Nine Patch Units.

You will make this wall hanging with your Shaded Nine Patches:

There will be some surprises. By the end of the workshop you will be completely comfortable using your Tucker Trimmer I. I have no doubt the Tucker Trimmer will become one of your favorite quilt tools!

Don’t miss out, make your reservations now at the Strong House Inn!

Enchantment Under the Sea OBW

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Enchantment Under the Sea, come learn to make a One Block Wonder (OBW) with me! I found this fabric last summer. I started to make my 61st OBW and once again was overcome by events. I just finished it the first week in January 2017. What a great way to start the year.

I got ahead of myself and aligned the repeats and cut them into strips when I realized I hadn’t taken a photo of the original fabric. But you get the idea. The fabric is by Robert Kaufman and is called Animal Spirit. I love the colors in it.

The blocks were fun to design.

The blocks are fabulous, but they were very challenging to sort by predominate color. I must have had 20 piles. I just started putting them up on my design wall and went at it!

Enchantment Under the Sea

It is pretty to look at though. It measures about 72″ by 82″.

I will be teaching a One Block Wonder workshop April 21st – April 23rd 2017 at Strong House Inn , 94 West Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491, Local: (802) 877-3337, Email: StrongHouseInn@Gmail.com

Whether you like novelty, Asian or floral fabrics, choose a design that is at least 4.5″ or larger, with colors that you like and join me to learn how to make a One Block Wonder. You will learn the process of deconstructing and redistributing your fabric by color. I will teach you the One Block Wonder Process.

If you are interested please contact Strong House Inn soon by clicking on the link above.