I have planned a little slide show to give them a taste of quilting today, a trunk show, a peek into blogging and the business of quilting and then some wonderful design activities. And one of the design activities required some HST's.
So over the weekend I pulled out my Marmalade and Ruby leftovers from previous projects. I had 1/2 a layer cake of each line so they quickly cut into a large pile of 5" squares. I decided to match them with some wonderful Kona Solids in 4 neutral shades of white.
Then it was some serious chain stitching and pressing action.
And of course, that was followed by some serious trimming action. Oh my, 308 HST's make a rather large pile of trim. So pretty!!
My plan is to have the students work up some of their own block designs using just HST's. I can't wait to see what they come up with. It is going to be a fun day for sure. I just love talking quilting and the opportunity to pass my love of quilting on to some of the next generation, priceless :)
Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
HSTs are so much fun. I can't wait to see what they create.
ReplyDeleteWhen I taught Clothing Construction I started my students on string piecing just so they would be comfortable with the machine and also be successful on their first project. We then made the string blocks into charity quilts. A win-win for all!
ReplyDeleteI bet the girls are going to have a blast with you teaching them!! I wouldn't be surprised if you have a lifelong influence on many of them. Take lots of pictures to share with us!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great experience these students are going to have!!! How wonderful to be able to share your passion with young adults.
ReplyDeleteHaving someone make your HSTs for you - THAT is what is priceless. Seriously, I'm eager to see what they come up with. Imagine a blank slate, not influenced by countless hours (a week) looking at other people's designs. They might just break the quilting mold!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!! Can u pls post pics of their designs?
ReplyDeleteJust did a HST Tessellation class with 4th graders in November, using Happy Go Lucky collection. Some wonderful HST creations were made.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I wish I could be a silent observer!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! What a great idea! Perhaps a new block design will be invented?!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I wish my high school would have had a class like this. I am sure I would have found my love of quilting much sooner if they had offered something like this. Hope it is a very successful day for you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome opportunity! For you and the class. Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLove this so much. I taught school for 36 years and would love to have an opportunity like this.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I had been in the school you went to! What fun!!! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the kids and the great designs they came up with...maybe a new block or two!!
ReplyDeleteI think the trimming is the worst part! Love the fabrics you're using.
ReplyDeleteDid you trim all 308 HSTs in one go?! Goodness. I could never do that without going crazy.
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