Stripes That Shine

When selecting fabrics for a quilt we have a wide array of possibilities. One category of fabrics that some quilters feel intimidated working with is stripes. How can they be used, what things should you look for and what does a "repeat" in a design mean? Let's take a closer look and then consider how stripes can add motion to a quilt. One fun option is to create half-square triangle blocks that become a design element.

You will learn the fabric positioning, marking, stitching, cutting and pressing steps. Create these wonderful patchwork pieces that you can incorporate into a quilt or use as part of your own original design. Skill building expands your world of design. Shop those stripes and find a world of patchwork fun.