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A Fresh Look at the Simple 4-Patch with Lynn Dykstra

  • February 06, 2027
  • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Lutheran Church of the Ascension
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The 4-Patch is often a beginning sewer’s entry into the world of quiltmaking. Let us spend the day returning to it and see how versatile and rewarding simple sewing can be. Several layout ideas will be offered.
Your creativity will be sparked by the choices of fabrics you bring to the table.
Novices and Experts are welcome!


We will:

-Celebrate the simplicity of the 4-patch block
-Look at examples of 4-patch quilts
-Decide on a setting style for your quilt
-Getting started on blocks for your quilt

NOTE: There is a sewing machine or no sewing machine option for 

Supplies:

Preparation BEFORE class:
A preparation sheet will be provided before the workshop. I HIGHLY recommend you coming with the preparation steps done. You can still have a successful day waiting to do these steps during the workshop, but you will see more progress by having them completed before the workshop.

The Workshop Packet will be available by email for home printing at no cost. Bring the packet to the workshop.
Email Lynn to have the packet emailed to you.
Lrdykstra@aol.com
A limited number of workshop packets will be available for $15 the day of the class paid directly to Lynn with cash or Venmo.
Email Lynn to reserve a packet: Lrdykstra@aol.com

(Watch for complete workshop packet to be emailed to you with the pre-workshop prep-sheet and the complete supply sheet.)


-Bring cutting mat/cutter/ruler and pins or clips to group your block decisions.
-Ruler: I like to use a 6 by 12-inch ruler.
-If sewing, also bring your machine and all needed to piece.
If not sewing, bring lots of pins!

SPECIAL SUPPLIES

Fabric choices are up to you. Here are a few suggestions:
-A genre of scraps with a constant contrasting solid or print.
Suggested genres could be low volumes, 30s reproductions, patriotic, plaids, etc.
-All solid scraps in a tight color range with a constant contrasting solid .
-Scraps of all values and genres divided into darks and lights

The workshop materials will be based on 2 ½ inch squares for the 4-patches. If you decide to make double 4-patch blocks, the setting pieces will be cut 4 ½ inches.
You are free to adapt the pattern to any size you prefer working with, such as 1 ½ inch squares, 2 inch squares, 3 inch squares, etc.

Will you finish a top? No! But we will get a lot done!


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Meetings and Workshops:

Lutheran Church of the Ascension

460 Sunset Ridge Road

Northfield, IL  60093


Contact Information:

Info@illinoisquilters.org

Illinois Quilters, Inc.

P.O. Box 39

Wilmette, IL  60091





Service Quilting:

Immanuel Lutheran Church

School Building (2nd driveway)

1850 Chestnut Avenue

Glenview, IL  60025

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