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Fly the Flag Table Runner Class

When:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave S
Venice, FL  34285

Additional Info:
Category:
Classes
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
A waiting list will be made from paid registrations after the class is filled. No refunds can be made unless there is a waiting list, or in the event of no waiting list, you find a replacement. While classes are open to non-members, VAQG members receive first preference when registering for a class. Any non-member who has registered for a class that has been filled by members may join the wait list or receive a full refund.
Capacity:
24
Available Slots:
22
$40.00
$50.00

If you are looking for something quick and creative to do with which to use all of the leftover patriotic/red/white/blue fabrics you have, or for something to jazz up your space for the summer ‘flag’ season, this project is for you.  The runner can be made in two sizes:  15.5” x 30.5” or 15.5” x 42.5”.
 

Skills required:  making HSTs (half square triangles), applique, quilting, and binding.

Knowledge gained:  How to increase the length of a non-traditional layout, different applique options, different quilting options, different binding options, different batting options.

This will be a fun and relaxing class.  To make it more relaxing, you may pre-make your HSTs prior to coming to class.  That way you can concentrate on assembling your top, completing the applique, and quilting the runner.   (It’s so easy I made three of them!)  HST requirements will be provided at class sign up deadline prior to the class.  A full pattern will be provided in class.


Supply List

Class Host Volunteer Opportunity:
Class Host 4/16/25

I’m Cheryl Czerwinski and I will be teaching ‘Fly the Flag!’, a table runner.

I have been sewing for as long as I can remember: first, with doll clothes, then clothes for myself, and bags/purses/totes.  I was an art education major in college and have been a basket maker since 1988.  I was introduced to quilting after I retired.  I was never very interested in traditional fabrics or patterns, but became very intrigued with the newer, more ‘modern’ fabric prints and patterns.  I convinced the friend who got me interested in quilting to go to a quilt retreat I found in northern Michigan (I figured we might just learn by osmosis!).  I caught the bug then and have been fascinated with all of the “quilt math” and design variations that can occur by just changing a single element or color. 

I like to troll through the internet/Pinterest/YouTube/books and patterns for inspiration.  ‘Fly the Flag’ was born from a photo I found, which I have since adapted to a longer length.  I love being able to figure out dimensions and a block from a photo!!  I have at least four or five sketch journals/notebooks where I keep notes and drawings of my findings.  I consider myself a “quilter in progress”.  I think you can never stop learning or finding new inspiration.