If the Storm at Sea pattern is on your bucket list, but
you don't want to paper piece it, the Diamond Rects tool has just become your
new best friend. Once you learn how to make a Diamond Rects units, you
will no longer avoid what you thought was a complex technique. Now you can make those tough elongated diamond units needed for
any Storm at Sea project with ease and success. But remember, this is a
basic unit that can combine with any of the other fundamental units to
create many, many other interesting designs and quilt projects. You'll
precision cut the center diamond, then sew on side triangles to create
an oversized unit that you'll trim down to the perfect size.
Large squared ruler: We know many of you have been looking for a larger Square Squared
tool to make big Diamond Square units for your modern quilts or for
framing your beautiful embroidery. But what would you say if we told you
could also use it to make Stacked Squares (like in Storm at Sea),
Pineapple Blocks, Snail’s Trail Blocks, and a fancy version of a Flying
Goose we’re calling Birds of Paradise? With all this, we know you’re
itching to give it a try!
This big, versatile, two piece tool set comes with the basic
instructions for making Diamond Square units that finish from 1” up to
12” in whole inch increments. You'll want to keep your eyes open, too,
because we’ll be introducing patterns and technique sheets for the
additional techniques and blocks as they become available.
Please bring own lunch and beverage
Supply list
Split Rects ruler
Large Square Squared
Technique sheet Stacked Squares
Sewing machine with power cords and pedal
Thread
Machine needles
Scissors
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter
Marking pencil or pen
Small cutting mat
Straight edge ruler
Pins or Wonder Clips
Continue with your fabric from previous classes OR bring something new to work with. If you are new to this technique class, you will need fabrics as shown on design sheet (technique sheet is provided as a part of your class fee)
