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Class Kit
The pattern, “Merry Memories” by Wendy Sheppard is $12.95. Optional kits in the “Magical Winterland” fabric pictured are $120.95. Both are available at QuiltingWithMarianne.com for 15% off with class registration.
Skill Level
Intermediate
About the Class
To celebrate our memories of 10 years at Sew Simply Stitched, let’s make a Merry Memories Quilt. This picturesque Christmas quilt has one-inch finished squares, and one-inch wide strips. We will work on careful ¼” seams so everything fits together well and looks uniform. I will have “tips for tiny pieces” (cutting, pressing, strip piecing, etc.) so all the rows and squares look perfect. The frame blocks are alternated with trees. It’s also fun to fussy cut the pictures for the frames. We will be able to make several 9-patch blocks of the little squares, one picture frame, and one tree block; maybe much more. Make a few blocks to practice these skills or complete a whole quilt.
Fabric Requirements
Fabric Requirements: See pattern picture for fabric placement
Background – 4 yds.
Fabric A – 3/8 yd.
Fabric B – ½ yd.
Fabric C, D, E, F – Fat Quarters
Fabric G – 3/8 yd.
Fabric H – FQ
Fabric I - Border – ½ yd.
Fabric J – Outer Border – 1-1/8 yd.
Binding – ¾ yd.
Backing – 84” x 84
Instructor
Marianne Ballash
Marianne learned to love sewing at a young age. She learned to hand quilt from her mother
and grandmother and enjoyed those times spent with them.
She has spent over 30 years taking classes and learning new techniques. She loves finding fun
and efficient ways to make beautiful quilts and especially enjoys piecing quilt tops. She has
taught classes in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. Her quilting classes include small piecing, and
techniques for adding efficiency and precision. She also teaches wool applique and bag
making. She has created several of her own patterns and projects. Marianne is always looking
for new designs and techniques and loves every step of the quilting process.
Quilting isn’t just a fun hobby; it gathers friends and families and creates lasting memories!
Marianne loves seeing her grandbabies snuggled in their quilts or her kids and their families
having a picnic on a quilt she’s made! Marianne hopes that “Quilting with Marianne” will help
others create memories and find their passion for quilting.
Teaching: Merry Memories Quilt and Mountain Lodge Quilt
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