CANON CITY - Holiday Lights!
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CANON CITY - Holiday Lights!



Time to decorate the tree! come join in the fun and create this classic designed by Alex Anderson. Create a wall quilt, a smaller version, a table runner or a pillow using this fun pattern! Cyndi will break the pattern down and show you how to adapt it to use tools to make the task fast, fun and oh sew simple!

Using Deb Tucker's V Block ruler, the quilter's Magic Wand and strips ets, Cyndi created this quilt in half the time! She'll show you how to analyze a pattern so you can use efficient tools, cutting methods, strip sets, and faster, more accurate ways to complete a complex pattern! Don't be intimidated - it's easy!

Supply List

Pattern – Holiday Lights by Alex Anderson

Assorted greens (or multicolor) fabrics for trees – see pattern for yardage amounts

Scraps should be at least 5 x 18 or 5 x 40

Assorted background colors totaling 2 ¾ yard – scraps work great but must be at least 5 x 18 or 5 x 40

Tree trunks – mix em’ up! Strips or squares 2 inches wide

Lights – assorted scraps 2 ½ inches square

Cord applique – see pattern

V-Block Trimmer Ruler by Studio 180 Designs

Quilter’s Magic Wand

Basic Sewing Supplies

6 x12 or 6 x24 (or larger) rulers

Rotary cutter

Rotating cutting mat if you have one – these are very helpful for the trimming step

Marking pencil – white if you have dark fabrics

Sewing machine with a ¼ inch foot in good working order – don’t forget your foot pedal and power cord!

Neutral thread for piecing

Scissors

Skill Details:
Advanced beginner
Requirements:
Please Note - No class on August 20th
Instructor Bio:
Cyndi McChesney
NQA Certified Teacher

CANON CITY - Holiday Lights!

Cost:
$ 75.00
Plus pattern, materials and optional ruler