How to Make Tumbling Blocks, Diamond Quilts, and Y-Seams with Laura Nownes
(Show 710) Laura Nownes, quilt teacher, author and designer, shares her simple, two-pin technique for stitching a Y-seam, a must for constructing the Tumbling Blocks block. Laura also talks about her long-time collaboration with quilter and friend, Diana McClun, including the story behind their best-selling, quilt-library staple, Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! As an added bonus, Alex and Ricky draw upon the Alden Lane Nursery location to inspire you with tips on color and composition for quilts.
Blocks Featured: Diamonds, Tumbling Block
Y-Seams, Color Tips & Tricks, Strip Piecing, Pressing, Rotary Cutting, Fabric Selection, Traditional
Series 700
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