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Free Motion Quilting Class

February 10, 2022 Independence Hall Quilters

Mary Sue Budrow demonstrated her skill and passed along valuable tips in her overstuffed classroom on Monday, Jan 31. She did a demo of the stippling technique, and while students were practicing, Mary Sue walked around the classroom to answer questions and offer help. Before I had to leave, Mary Sue helped me figure out how to quilt a panel I was using to make a comfort quilt. I am so happy with the results I am getting. Her knowledge and experience with quilting techniques have benefitted all of us.

You can see how we paid rapt attention to everything she said!

**Mary Sue (in blue) demonstrates options**

**Students concentrating and practicing**

TTFN

What is Going On Here?

January 28, 2020 Independence Hall Quilters

Yes, these are the wonderful women of IHQ. Today they are taking a class. So, why are there no sewing machines, or fabrics around?

Quilters learn new techniques every year, from professional teachers and talented members. Monday’s class is both professional & member taught. Our scheduled instructor, Terrie Kygar, fell ill and could not travel last year. Candy Gutierrez was taught by Terrie Kygar and became qualified to teach the technique.

The technique? Crayon Applique. Ms. Kygar, and now our Candy, does a no-iron version called “Brush & Blend”. I haven’t been able to take either class, but I have seen these breathtaking images created by everyone.

Aren’t they luscious with color?

Candy stands, supervising the coloring. I wonder if she ever taught Kindergarten?

Concentration and focus this class is commanding. Not the usual banter or giggles are heard in the room. Yet, each student I spoke with assured me they were having a lot of fun. Some were even smiling as they colored – like Kindergarteners’ do.

♥ TTFN ♥

Written by Jodi Lea G.
Photos taken by same.

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Quilter’s Will Resume August 19th…

June 14, 2019 Independence Hall Quilters

Summer weather (100+ degrees), and summer break are here! Independence Hall will be converted into a Flea Market for the next 6 weeks, and IH Quilters will be helping out on the Tues and Thurs work days.

The last Row by Row Class (until Fall) was small in numbers but big in fun! Rows 7 & 8 are not paper piecing, so the grumbling was at a minimum. At least about paper piecing, Ha!

Although we all worked hard on our projects, we chatted, giggled, and enjoyed ourselves. Nothing unusual about that – our classes have that in common, no matter what we are trying to learn.

Because the photographer sculked around, quietly snapping pix, you can’t see that we all had smiles on our faces!

You will have to trust me on this…