JANUARY: BUT THAT’S NOT A STRAIGHT SEAM!

SUPPLIES:

• basic OTM sewing kit.
• at least 6 but up to 12 fabric pieces no smaller than a 7” square; preferably fabrics that look good together and a combination you find pleasing.
• paper scissors.
• a marking device such as pencil, chalk marker, or fine permanent marker; this will be used to mark the cutting lines on the wrong side of the fabric, so will not show on the right side.
• highly recommended: a 6 1/2” square ruler. I also like a 12 1/2” ruler but other rulers also work well to square off blocks.

FEBRUARY: YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?

SUPPLIES:

1. Two sets (A and B) of two fabrics each (that means a total of 4 fabrics), which can be more or less contrasting, and enough fabric to cut two 9 patch sets (A and B) using generously cut 2 ¾” squares. NOTE: It would be a good idea to maybe make a few extra 9 patches (always as pairs of A and B sets) as there is a definite possibility to make a fatal error that would then not allow you to complete the block.
2. Make the two sets of 9 patches. You will have two 9 patches with the A color scheme and two 9 patches with the B color scheme, for a total of four 9 patches (see NOTE above).
3. The basic OTM sewing kit with your favorite thread; small iron and ironing pad although the guild does supplies irons and ironing tables.
4. A cutting mat that will allow you to square up a 12 ½” square.
5. If you use Billie Lauder’s method to make you 9 patches, use four 8 ¼” squares.

MARCH: ARE WE GOING NORTH OR SOUTH?

SUPPLIES: in addition to the basic OTM sewing kit

1. Two 9” squares of color A. This will be the background.
2. Two 7 ½” squares of color B. This will be a central motif.