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January 17, 2026 - Following the meeting until 4 :
Pickled Orange Peel by Emma Jean Jansen, taught by Sharon Armstrong
at Platte Valley Bank Community Center, 1106 Platte Valley Drive, Scottsbluff

Sharon will instruct us on tips and tricks to create the arcs and sew the curves on this traditional block with a modern twist. Digital pattern and acrylic templates may be ordered from pattern designer at: https://www.emmajeanjansen.com.au/ Class Supplies Printed copy of the pattern. I am teaching this class using traditional paper piecing on foundation papers. Set of 8 foundation papers pieces of the arc portion of the design printed and trimmed to about 1/4” all the way around the outside design line. Even if you have the acrylic template, trim the paper as directed, save the acrylic template for the final trim. Paper templates: Print 3 or 4 copies of the paper template pieces A, B, C, & D (NOT the arcs) on regular printer paper—these can be reused multiple times. Fabric. Because we only have one afternoon for the class I would like you all to have your fabrics precut. Before cutting please starch all your fabrics well. • Template A Dark fabric Need 48 pieces. • Template B Light fabric Need 40 pieces. Both are cut from 4” strips. Recommend having a few extra pieces of both if your going with a scrappy design. • Template C (center or melon piece) Need 4, one piece can be cut from 3.5” x 6.25” chunk. If using the same fabric, a piece 6.25”x14” will suffice. • Template D (corners) Need 8. An 8” square will give you one. These pieces are most vulnerable to stretchingso handle with care! • Half square triangle squares (HST). Need 8 HST’s. 2-4”squares will give you 2 identical HST trimmed to 3.5”sq. Cutting. • With acrylic template, cut the numbers needed of each Template as directed above. • Paper template, cut out the paper templates from the pattern. Pieces cut from paper Template C & D need to be cut with accuracy, therefore adhere the paper to the back of fabric with a few light touches of glue to hold secure for cutting. Use rulers for the straight edge cuts and a your 28mm (small) cutter for the curves. Go slow. Templates A &B are made oversized so your fabrics can be stacked a few at a time for efficiency. Cut the 4” squares for the HST’s Glue stick. Any washable glue stick will work. I use Elmer’s Washable School Glue sticks. A few straight pins. 2 Small scissors. A stiletto—not required, but may be useful for controlling pieces while sewing curves. A seam ripper and a roll of scotch tape. Just in case you get to unsew! Iron, iron board (or wool mat) and cutting mat. Note: Unfinished block measures 10 1/2” square, therefore these items do not need to be full sized. Sewing machine and thread. I like using a thinner thread (50 or 60 wt) 25 mm Rotary cutter—a must for accurately cutting the curved pieces. 40 mm for straight cutting. Rulers—I like my 4.5” X 18.5” ruler—its big enough but not too big. This is an abbreviated version, please contact Sharon if you have questions.

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