To make sure you are sewing with a
scant 1/4" seam allowance, do a quick test. Sew three 1 1/2"
wide strips together. The measurement across the strips
should be 3 1/2".
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Calendar Of Events
Date
Event
2010
March 17
Debbie Bacon's lecture entitled
"Plaid Mania" is an historical venture into plaids and
where they originated. Different types of plaids will
be described and identified. Also included will be how
to handle bias, either with your strips or in your
triangles. Debbie's workshop, Texas Two Patch, will be
held on Saturday, March 20. See Karen Coffey for info
Saturday, March 20
Workshop: --Debbie
Bacon--Mad About Plaid
Sign up with Karen Coffey for this workshop.
Cost for workshop is $35 and
will be held at Quilt 'n Sew from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. www.baconbitsnpieces.com
