Grand Illusion 6 hour class taught by: Debbie Kalenty Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor.
Why is it called ‘Grand Illusion’? Because the ‘block’ isn’t what you think it is—smile! This is an intermediate level class using three Studio 180 Design tools: Square Squared, Tucker Trimmer 1, and Corner Pop.
Supply List for Twin size: 71 x 91 inches. (Photo is of wall hanging size; Contact me for Queen size yardage). Fabric
Yardage needed:
Areas used in:
Focus fabric
4 yards
Blocks and outer border
Dark (navy)
2-1/4 yards
Blocks and inner border
Medium (light blue)
2 yards
Blocks
Light (white)
2 yards
Blocks
Accent (copper)
1-1/2 yards
Blocks and pieced border
Please be sure there is good contrast between your fabrics.
PLEASE CUT BEFORE COMING TO CLASS (cutting instructions on next page). Basic quilting supplies: Pins, marking pencil, rotary cutter, cutting mat, thread, etc.
Required tools: (will be available for purchase before class): Studio 180 Designs Square Squared (original size); Tucker Trimmer 1, and Corner Pop tools.; “Grand Illusion” pattern (each person much have pattern / no copies or sharing allowed for copy right reasons).
If you have ANY questions, please contact me. I’m very happy to help! Debbie Kalenty / email:
[email protected] Please read CAREFULLY. It is very important to cut the CORRECT FABRIC IN THE CORRECT SIZES. “Diamond Square” also known as “Square Squared” or “Square in a Square” Unit (Separate and MARK plastic bags)
Fabric
Piece
Cut
Diamond Square (A)
Dark
Center Square
Cut 2 strips 4-1/4 inch wide. We will sub-cut in class.
Accent
Side Triangles
Cut 3 strips 3-3/4 inches wide ; sub-cut into 24 squares ; cut once diagonally into 48 triangles
Focus
Center Square
Cut 6 strips 4-1/4 inch wide. We will sub-cut in class.
Medium
Side Triangles
Cut 5 strips 3-3/4 inches wide ; sub-cut into 48 squares ; cut once diagonally into 96 triangles
Dark
Side Triangles
Cut 5 strips 3-3/4 inches wide ; sub-cut into 48 squares ; cut once diagonally into 96 triangles
Focus
Center Square
Cut 3 strips 4-1/4 inch wide. We will sub-cut in class.
Light
Side Triangles
Cut 5 strips 3-3/4 inches wide ; sub-cut into 48 squares ; cut once diagonally into 96 triangles
Medium
Rectangles
Cut 2 strips 7 inches wide; subcut into 12 rectangles 6 x 7 inches
Wide Strip
Light
Cut 2 strips 4-1/4 inches wide
Narrow Strip
Focus
Cut 2 strips 3-1/4 inches wide
Dark
Squares
Cut 2 strips 6-1/2 inches wide; sub-cut into 9 squares 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches
Light
Squares
Cut 2 strips 6-1/2 inches wide; sub-cut into 9 squares 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches
Accent
Squares
Cut 2 squares 6 x 6 inches
Medium
Squares
Cut 2 squares 6 x 6 inches
Focus
Squares
Cut 1 strip 5-1/2 inches wide; sub-cut into 6 squares 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches
Diamond Square (B)
Diamond Square (C)
Shaded Four Patch
Hourglass Units (quarter square triangles)
Half Square Triangle Units (corners)
Center Squares
The remainder of the quilt will be cut after completing the center of the quilt Cut as per pattern directions…HOWEVER, MEASURE YOUR BLOCKS before cutting the Pieced Border Rail lengths (pattern reads 15-1/2; yours may differ)