2024 Hike Across Canada - For the Birds
We are back with a new version of our Hike Across Canada. New blocks. New Hike Challenges.
This one is for the birds! Join our Mystery Sew-Along, get fit and have fun, while we (virtually) hike across Canada.
Each participant will receive a Hike Across Canada Passport. Earn points for completing each block and hiking challenge.
We will have LIVE Sew Days and a Grand Finale with prizes all hosted in our virtual classroom.
Complete the whole program by September 24th, 2024 and complete your quilt top to be entered in a draw to win our grand prize: A Mystery Canada FQ Bundle & Pattern.
June 3rd :Tune into our Facebook Business page to see what fabrics I have selected and a Q &A.
Details:
This year’s quilt will be a representational quilt- meaning we will create a traditionally pieced block to represent a bird each week. Participants can choose from two different layout options.
Layout 1: 52” x 80” 2 Filler Blocks + 13 HAC Birds (Total of 15 blocks)
Layout 2: 82” x 82” 12 Filler Blocks + 13 HAC Birds (Total of 25 blocks)
Each completed block will earn you points in your hiking passport. Earn extra points for hiking steps too. More details to follow.
Fill in your passport to get a chance to win prizes along the way. Complete the whole program by September 24th, 2024, share your completed quilt top and your name will be entered in a draw to win a Mystery Canada FQ Bundle & Pattern
We will be hosting the sew-along in our virtual classroom. PDF Block patterns will be emailed to you weekly starting June 18.
The Setting Layout and finishing fabric requirements will be sent at the beginning of the program, so that you can play around with where you would like your blocks to sit in the design.
What's included:
14 Block Patterns and video tutorials.
1 Setting Pattern per layout
Entrance to our virtual class sessions:
5 LIVE Zoom sessions
LIVE Zoom Grande Finale Quilt Parade and Prizes
June 18th, July 9th, August 6th, September 3rd & 24th 7:30PM -8-30PM NL Time
Fabric Requirements:
Each block is traditionally pieced using colours representative of the provincial/territorial birds
The listing of fabric below is approximate. Paid participants will receive a detailed list upon paid registration.
Fabric for the birds: vary amounts depending on layout chosen
Approximately, 10 FQs, 4- half metres, 2- three-quarter metres
Background for the Blocks: 1.5 M white tonal
Sashing: 0.75M -1.5M
Borders: 0.75 - 1M
Binding 0.5M - 0.75M
Backing & Batting
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Advanced Beginner - Intermediate |
| Materials Included: | Materials are extra. Please see below for fabric requirements |
| Instructor: | Roxane Hendrie |
| Instructor Bio: | Roxane is bringing you a third in her Hike Across Canada Series. Get fit while creating a quilt this summer. Each Hike Across Canada series is based on a different theme each year. Teaching from her virtual classroom, Roxane provides digital patterns for each block and an accompanying video with detailed instructions. |
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