I made a quick video to help you in choosing fabrics for the Tango workshop. Questions? Email me using diane@stashbandit.net.
Still need a ticket for Oct 18 class? Find all the info and get a ticket here.
I appreciate it when quilters are willing to try something new. Here is some of their work.
Asterisk is a design by Karen Griska that I teach with her permission. It’s such a great block that looks hard but sews easy. It doesn’t get any better than that!
I teach this one infrequently so it’s a nice opportunity if you want to make a quilt that’s fast, easy and attractive. You can see the supply list here.
Your background can be dark or light—it looks great either way.
Not only will you learn to make this quilt design, we’ll talk a lot about color and contrast, value and scale, texture, mood and more. I love unlocking the secrets to these ideas for quilters!
As you can see, there are myriad options for color choices. I am going to start a new Tango this week in Figo Fabrics that I got at Mangelsen’s in Omaha recently. They are delicious.
This is my original Tango in bright, happy colors on white. I still love this quilt. Okay, here are the details of Friday’s class:
Thank you for reading! If you’ve taken Tango already, feel free to leave a comment with your feedback. Much appreciated!
Quilt on,
I get a lot of requests for this class but I only teach it occasionally so if you’re free on Sunday, July 10 from 10 am to 4 pm Pacific time, this is your chance! Register right here for $65 + fees.
My Tango is bright but yours doesn’t have to be! I have another sample in blues and browns, mostly reproduction fabrics. It’s lovely! Here’s another version made by a former student:
You can go for a three-dimensional look if you prefer:
Here’s a description from the ticket page:
Join me Sunday, July 10, 2022 for Tango and learn how quickly these lively blocks come together. I’ll help you build a color recipe to make your fabrics sing. Get lots of scrappy tips plus options for making Tango in different sizes. Choose a more subdued look if you prefer and rest assured, these are entertaining! I can’t wait to unlock the secrets of these simple blocks for you. Prepare to bust your stash!
The full day class is $65 and there are about $6 in fees charged by Eventbrite. See more details and register today! REGISTER NOW
Here’s a snazzy one by Tina Craig, also started in my workshop. She used African fabrics and called it Safari Tango. I love that!
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by email: diane@stashbandit.net. I’m happy to help.
Maybe I’ll see you in class!
Tango forth,
Easy piecing has never been so much fun! And Tango looks great in any color recipe or fabric style you choose.
The number of finished quilt photos I get indicates that many people do finish their projects, and that’s the best news! None of us needs one more UFO.
If you want a smaller quilt or a larger quilt, that’s easy to accomplish. The quilt does grow (or shrink) in 9″ increments but otherwise, it’s very doable.
One of the beautiful things about Tango is that you can make it very controlled or very scrappy, or somewhere in between. You can often sew from your stash with no extra purchases needed.
Once again, you can attend Tango live on Friday, 4/8 from 11 to 5 CDT, or you can watch the recording later at your convenience.
Upon registration, you’ll get an email with a link to the supply list and the Zoom link to attend live, even if you plan to watch the recording. Everyone who registers will have access to the recording.
I returned home on Monday night from a teaching trip, and just in time. News of the pandemic broke soon after and has only intensified in the days since. I’m thankful to be safely back home. I have no travel plans for a while.
Coronavirus particles. Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of three coronavirus particles.
My daughter and I were reflecting on all the news last night. We concluded that only a handful of times in your life does something touch everyone in the country, or in this case, most everyone in the world. The last time I felt this way was 9-11. That was more horrific but this is unsettling and it’s not over yet.