St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

215 N. 7th, Terre Haute, Indiana

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Get Involved with St. Stephen’s Quilt Project

Just Quilt cropped
Technical description: Blocks will string pieced from strips chosen by congregation to a muslin foundation (stitch ‘n’ flip method). Blocks are framed and then straight set with sashing and cornerstones. One plain border. Assembled and machine quilted in 3 or 4 sections, then joined. Blocks are hand tied with decorative thread. Finsihed size approx. 80″x90″ to hang on Cloister Room wall.

 

  • A piece of wall art for the Cloister Room
    (picture gives an example of what it will look like)
  • Represents the people and families of St. Stephen’s
  • Uses the “stash” from the SewNSews
  • An icon of this interim time together
  • Project began February 2 and continues with ongoing work days
  • A variety of ways to participate

Select strings for blocks—everybody

Cut fabric (with rotary cutter)

Machine stitch (skills required vary from very basic to moderate

Machine quilt (no quilting experience necessary)

Tie—everybody

  • More stitching days to be scheduled soon:

Interested in helping? Contact Rev. Mary.