Blues With My Oranges 

 

A color theory class using opposites on the color wheel.  A good reference book is Color Magic for Quilters by Ann Seely & Joyce Stewart. The book you will be working with for the quilt design is Sew a Row Quilts by Karin Hellaby but you will create your own design.

(Books & color wheels will be available for purchase but are not required.)

Fabrics:

approximately 3-6 blues

approximately 3-6 oranges

The fabrics should be light to dark, solid, tone-on-tone or small prints.  You can use up scraps, fat quarters & larger cuts. 


GENERAL LIST OF TOOLS & NOTIONS
> paper scissors
> fabric scissors
> rotary cutter, mat, rulers
> iron & mat
> masking tape
> a few pins
> marking tools--( #2 pencil, white or yellow pencil, chalks)
> sewing machine with accessories incl. patchwork foot (walking foot if quilting by machine)
> universal needle for patchwork, specialty needle for quilt thread, hand needles
 all-purpose or cotton thread or cotton thread for patchwork, cotton or specialty thread for quilting.
> quilt basting spray (optional) or safety pins
> your personal tools such as nippers, unsewers, stilettos, etc.




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