There is just about no quilt that comes together faster than these quick-to-piece Simple Simon
blocks. The best part is that using this pattern's method of cutting and piecing, you'll learn
ways to create up to 70 different unique quilt designs using the two simple blocks! After taking
the class, you'll be able to transform every quilt block that you come across in a book, magazine
or pattern into your very own creation! Frankly, you'll never look at a quilt block the same way
again! Plus, even a quilter without a whole lot of piecing experience will be able to create a
queen sized quilt in just about the same amount of time as piecing a run-of-the-mill crib size
quilt! That's why th Simple Simon is the perfect quilt to make to give to a friend of family member
as a token of your affection and good wishes.

Now don't go looking online for a finished Simple Simon. I guess you can, but you'll be defeating
the purpose of the whole lesson.This is a class that will challenge your creative spirit and teach
you to turn any hum drum, run of the mill patter into something unique and totally yours.

Simple Simon is so versatile and easy to make, that there is no end to the possibilities of color
and style combinations.Whether you choose batiks, hand dyes, brights, contemporary or traditional
prints, 30's, children's patterns, plaids, flannels or a combination of the above, your Simple Simon
is bound to be a hit! Simple Simon is so easy, that the novice quilter will quickly want to make
another. For the experienced quilter, Simple Simon is such a relaxing and imaginative quilt to put
together, that it will be impossible to be satisfied with only one!

Click here to download the Simple Simon Supply List and Cutting Instructions

Throw Me a Curve Mystery Quilt
One day workshop

Why a Mystery Quilt?

There is nothing better than finding a single block that can inspire you to make one, two, three or more
different quilt designs. Not knowing the end result before you start the project makes the trip even more
of an adventure. It is a fast and easy-to-piece design with the only limitations being your willingness to
play with color and textures! Even if you've never sewn a curve before, you will be surprised at how
flawless your curved blocks will be (probably by the time we break for lunch).

When choosing your fabric, of course you'll want four fabrics that go well together, but don't underestimate
the power of choosing the right values — for that is how this particular quilt was designed — using the
clear values of dark, medium and light. Again, make sure your fabrics are DARK, MEDIUM and LIGHT in
value no matter how wild the patern! If you don't have 3 distinct values, this mystery quilt may not work!

Consider making a monochromatic quilt using three different tones from the same color family! How about
trying textural fabric, like batiks, for a Balinese Look. Throw caution to the wind and do exactly the
opposite of what I've asked for — replace your light fabric with your very dark fabric — even black — and
vice versa! Have a lot of scraps? Make a scrappy version by creating three piles of scraps of the three values
needed. I think that a stunning quilt would be using a dark and medium from the same color family, then
using an opposite color on the color wheel for the light. For instance, a dark blue print, medium blue print,
and a bright orange print. How about dark purple, medium purple and lime? H A V E F-U-N!!!

You can't screw up this quilt (even if you screw up the values) so be creative, throw caution to the wind
and have some fun!

Click here to download the Throw Me a Curve Mystery Quilt Supply List and Cutting Instructions