String Theory 3 ways CEXTN18-202640

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

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String Theory- three ways

Saturday, 4/25/2026, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Location: John Adams Center, room 312

Instructor: Lorraine Woodruff-Long

Join us to learn the versatile “String Block” for quilting. String blocks are an excellent starter block for the novice quilter, and a fun basic block for all quilters to use to explore new techniques and designs - and use up scraps! In String Theory 3 Ways you’ll learn how to make improvisational string blocks using a fabric foundation (I suggest an old sheet) and create simple square shape as well as oblong blocks using the stitch and flip method. Tap into your creative self and explore your own designs and personality. You can add interest through varying your strip shapes and including inserts. Stretch your improvisational muscles while using those scrap strips!

Beginners to advanced - any level welcome to join!

MATERIALS
• Students must provide, and be knowledgeable how to use, a sewing machine (how to thread, wind a bobbin, etc.)

• Approximately 2-3 yards of a repurposed light-colored sheet or muslin fabric which will be cut up to serve as the base for your blocks. I use my old white, worn sheets. These will be used as a pattern, base for your blocks and won’t be seen once you sew the strips onto it.

• An assortment of fabric strips/scraps and/or pieces that can be cut up or sewing into strips

• (woven fabric - no knit fabric such as t-shirts). Cast off men’s shirting can be used or cut up cotton clothing as well.

• Thread for machine – neutral color (gray/off-white) or something that blends with whatever fabric you choose.

• Scissors

• 45” or 60” Rotary cutter

• An acrylic ruler and/or any acrylic quilting block rulers you might have and like to use (I like 3”x18”)

• Portable cutting matt

• Sewing pins

• Glue stick

• Pencil, chalk or disappearing ink pen for marking

Instructor Bio:

Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught quilter with a primary focus on color, improvisation, and recycled/repurposed fabrics. Her work has been juried into shows at the de Young Museum/San Francisco, the California Heritage Museum/Santa Monica, the International Quilt Festival/Houston, QuiltCon, and the Sanchez Art Center/Pacifica, among others. You can find her work on Instagram @quiltinginthefog or on her website, QuiltingintheFog.com

Image credit: Lorraine Woodruff-Long

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