Modern Autumn Prairie, September 17, 2026 9:00AM

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Modern Autumn Prairie

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Teacher - Laura Strickland
Technique - Traditional Piecing, Fusible Raw-Edge Applique
Skill Level - Beginner
Finished Project Size: 58” x 74”

 

This is a great “next step” for a confident beginner quilter. A great base or a wonderful refresher to hone your piecing skills and be introduced to fusible raw-edge applique. This is a sampler quilt pattern constructed in rows. Each row features 1 block in multiple sizes (4”, 8”, 12” and 16”). In class, you will construct one of each block at the 16” size and one applique. This quilt is shown in a fall color palette and is featured in Riley Blake’s Whispering Hallows Halloween Batiks that debuted in the summer of 2026. However, it looks just as nice in many other colorways or genres of fabric. It is good for any occasion without the pumpkin appliques. Additional Applique options will be available in class (a Garden of Quilts exclusive). In class we will explore multiple ways to construct traditional piecing elements like half square triangles (one-at-a-time; two-at-a- time; four-at-a-time and eight-at-a-time) and fly geese units (one-at-a-time and four-at-a-time). Each class participant will receive a handbook with charts, diagrams and formulas used in class. This is an invaluable resource to take into your future quilts. ​

 

Class Registration: $75

Supplies:
- Pattern – Modern Autumn Prairie ​
- Quarter-inch-piecing foot for sewing machine​
- Open-toe foot for sewing machine​
- Fabric (exact requirements will be emailed to class participants) ​
- Thread for piecing to match or blend with fabric colors (Aurifil recommended)​
- Rotary cutter with sharp blade​
- A square ruler between 6” and 12 ½” square with a 45 degree diagonal line on the ruler (Bloc-Loc 6 ½” ruler recommended) ​
- Bloc-Loc Flying Geese rulers (4” x 8”; 3” x 6”; 2” x 4”; & 1” x 2”)
- Optional: Cutting Mat Turntable or small cutting mat you can turn easily to trim your block pieces (Martelli turntable recommended) ​
- Fusible Webbing or Film 1 yd at 12” wide (Hot Fix Fusible recommended) ​
- Applique Pressing Sheet or Parchment Paper​
- Thread for applique 100 weight Cottonized-polyster in a light gray; medium gray; cream or tan (Wonderfil Invisafil recommended) ​
- 1 additional machine bobbin empty for winding the 100 weight thread​
- Machine needle in Size 9 for applique ​
- Applique Scissors (Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Scissors recommended)​
- A fabric marking pen or pencil black - Frixon pen for light fabrics and Prym Love White Marking Pencil (pink with white polka dots); Ultimate Marking pencil if you prefer wax on a dark surface; or Bohin chalk Pencil Set (Wild Collection-2 white, 2 dark in this collection) recommended)​
- A fine point sharpie marker black or blue​
- Optional: Quick Quarter tool ruler
- Basic Sewing Supplies (straight pins and pin cushion, scissors, seam ripper, fabric marking pen or pencil, small cutting mat (no larger than 12x18), and a rotary cutter)

 

Thanksgiving Point members receive 10% discount on Class Registration. Member discount does not apply to Kit Fee. All sales are final and non-refundable. Non-transferable.