A Quilters Lumberyard Presents: Accordion Kindling

Do you have a collection of strips that are 2” or less in width? Are you tempted to toss them because it is difficult to find a suitable project for those strips?

If you focus only on the overall VALUE of those strips – and sort them into sets that generally read light, medium, or dark – you can create a fun quilt project that provides the illusion of layers and depth. 

In this class you will:

·       sort your trimmed variable-width strips (2” or less) into dark, medium, and light stacks.

·       review the strip set sewing process to prevent “bowing”.

·       sew several strips sets for each value (light, medium, and dark).

·       Use a 6” x 24” ruler with 60 degree markings to make the appropriate cuts from each strip set.

·       arrange the cuts as directed to create the illusion of accordion folds.