GUDRUN ERLA.

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1 GUDRUN ERLA Gudrun Erla, the designer and owner of GE Designs is born and raised in Iceland. She started quilting at the age of 23. After owning and running quilt shops in her home country and designing patterns, quilting brought her to Minnesota in Since then Gudrun has been designing full time, publishing patterns and books from her home office in Chanhassen, MN. Gudrun loves to take traditional ideas and put a little bit of a modern spin on them. Her quilt as you go as well as patterns for precuts have been very popular, with easy to follow instructions and quick assembly and finishing. All her patterns are geared toward today s quilt makers, easy and innovative with a modern touch. She has published patterns and books on strip quilts for years and designed the best selling Stripology ruler with Creative Grids as well as the Stripology Squared ruler. Gudrun has written 20 books, along with her self -published books, she has written for Martingale, C & T, Kansas City Star and Leisure Arts. Her patterns have been published in all the major magazines such as American Patchwork and Quilting, Quiltmaker, Fons & Porter s Love of Quilting and Quilty. She has taped educational classes with both Craftsy and Craft University. Gudrun travels to teach and lecture both nationally and internationally, year round and escorts quilting tours to Iceland and other destinations. 1

2 CLASSES AND SUPPLIES #103 LAYER CAKE Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Nova, Katie & Lexie You will learn the techniques for all 3 designs and learn how they come together perfectly using the Stripology Squared ruler. Gudrun Erla GE Designs Bring to Class: Stripology Squared ruler, Sewing Machine, Scissors, thread, pins, seam ripper, cutting mat (rotating one if you have it) rotary cutter (45 or 60mm). Pattern. Patterns and rulers will be available for purchase in class. 2

3 Gudrun Erla GE Designs Nova, Katie & Lexie Fabric Requirements: Pick one of the quilts and the size you want to make. Fabric needed for each is below: Nova 41 x x 73 Twin/ 73 x x 103 King 105 x105 Dark Light 10 background fabric 12 1 yd /4 yd /4 yds /4 yds yds. Narrow Border 1/3 yd. 1/2 yd. 1/2 yd. 2/3 yd. 2/3 yd. Wide Border 3/4 yd. 1-1/4 yd. 1-1/2 yd. 2 yds. 2-1/4 yd. Binding Fabric 1/2 yd. 1/2 yd. 2/3 yd. 3/4 yd. 7/8 yd. Backing 1-1/2 yds. 3-2/3 yds. 5-1/4 yds. 7-2/3 yds. 9-1/4 yds. Katie 40 x x 56 Twin 64 x 88 Assorted Binding Fabric 1/2 yd. 1/2 yd. 2/3 yd. Backing 1-1/2 yds. 2-1/2 yds. 5 yds. 80 x x 96 King 104 x 104 Assorted Binding Fabric 3/4 yd. 3/4 yd. 7/8 yd. Backing 5-1/2 yds. 7-1/4 yds. 9 yds. Lexie If using yardage, please have it cut into 10 before class. 35 x /2 x yds. Twin 65-1/2 x /2 yds. 81 x x 96 Dark Light background fabric 1 yd. 4-1/4 yds. 5-1/8 yds. Border 1/2 yd. 3/4 yd. 3/4 yd. 3/4 yd. 7/8 yd. Binding 1/2 yd. 1/2 yd. 2/3 yd. 3/4 yd. 7/8 yd. Fabric If using yardage, please have it cut into 10 before class. 3

4 #203 FAT QUARTER FUN Thursday, March 28, 2019 All Levels Fat Quarter Fun - Day Class Millie & Nina Focus is on 2 different projects Using the Stripology ruler to cut your fabrics fast and efficiently: Students learn the methods for both designs and have the opportunity to work on one in class. Bring to Class: Nina and Millie pattern (If you donʻt have them, they will be available to purchase in class). Sewing Machine, Scissors, thread for piecing, pins, seam ripper, cutting mat, rotary cutter, Stripology ruler (optional but will be available for purchase in class), smaller ruler like a 4-1/2 x 12-1/2 or similar. Millie Size: crib, lap, full, queen/king Or... Nina Size: crib, lap, twin,full, queen 4

5 Pattern is based on 42 wide fabrics Cut the background fabric into: 4-1/2 wide strips Subcut into 4-1/2 x 10-1/2 rectangles Subcut into 4-1/2 Fat Quarter Fun - Day Class Millie Fabric Requirements 38 x x x 98 /King 98 x 98 Assorted Fat 6 Fat 11 Fat 17 Fat 22 Fat Background/Binding 2-1/8 yd. 3-3/4 yd. 6 yds. 7-2/3 yds. Fabric Backing 2 yds. 3-3/4 yds. 6 yds. 9 yds. Millie Cutting before class 38 x 58 8/7 Blocks 6 rectangles 4 58 x 78 18/17 Blocks 3 strips 10 rectangles 4 78 x 98 32/31 Blocks 4 strips 14 rectangles 4 /King 98 x 98 41/40 Blocks 5 strips 16 rectangles 4 4-1/2 wide strips for strip piecing 3 strips 5 strips 7 strips 3-1/2 wide strips Subcut into 3-1/2 3 strips 32 6 strips 72 1s strips /2 wide strips Subcut into 2-1/2 x 10-1/2 rectangles Subcut into 2-1/2 6 strips 7 rectangles strips 17 rectangles strips 3s 256 3s 40 rectangles /2 wide strips for strip piecing 3 strips 6 strips 10 strips 13 strips 1-1/2 wide strips Subcut into 1-1/2 x 4-1/2 rectangles 16 rectangles 4 strips 8 strips 64 rectangles 10 strips 8 1-1/2 wide strips for strip piecing s 3 strips 4 strips 6 strips 2-1/4 wide strips for Binding 5 strips 7 strips 10 strips 1s 5

6 #303 STRIPOLOGY 2 Friday, March 29, 2019 All Levels Stripology 2 Stripology 2 - Day Class Focus is on 2 different projects from the book Stripology 2, Using the Stripology ruler to cut your strips and scraps fast and efficiently: Students learn the methods for both designs and have the opportunity to work on one or both in class. Bring to Class: Stripology 2 book (If you donʻt have it, I will be available to purchase in class). Sewing Machine, Scissors, thread for piecing, pins, seam ripper, cutting mat, rotary cutter, Stripology ruler (optional but will be available for purchase in class), smaller ruler like a 4-1/2 x 12-1/2 or similar. Strip To Be Square Size: mini, table runner or crib Or... Strip Twist Size: mini, table runner or crib 6

7 Stripology 2 - Day Class Strip To Be Square Fabric Requirements Mini 15 x 15 Runner 9-1/2 x x 38 Assorted 1-1/2 x 15 strips 8 strips 10 strips 30 strips Background 1/2 yd. 1/2 yd. 7/8 yd. Binding Fat Quarter 1/4 yd. 1/3 yd. Backing Fat Quarter 1/2 yd. 7/8 yd. Strip To Be Square Cutting before class Cut strips the full width of the fabric. If cutting from Fat or Fat 8 s, cut from the longer side so your strips are about 21. Pattern is written based on 21 FQ /F8 s or 42 wide fabrics. Cut Background fabric into: 1-1/2 wide strips Subcut into 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 rectangles Subcut into 1-1/2 4-1/4 wide strips Subcut into 4-1/4 then cut them twice diagonally into 4 wide strips Subcut into 4 then cut them once diagonally into 2 wide strips for sashing Subcut into 2 x 9-1/4 rectangles Mini 15 x 15 4 Blocks 8 rectangles triangles 8 16 triangles 6 rectangles Strip Twist Fabric Requirements Runner 9-1/2 x 41 5 Blocks 10 rectangles triangles triangles 8 rectangles 26 x Blocks 3 strips 30 rectangles triangles triangles 5 strips 18 rectangles Cut Binding fabric into: 2-1/4 strips 4 strips 3 strips 4 strips Mini 11 x 14-1/2 Runner 11 x 35-1/2 25 x 32 Assorted 1-1/2 x 14 strips 1 30 strips 64 strips 1-1/2 x 21 strips for Block 3 strips 5 strips Centers Background 1/8 yd. 1/4 yd. 2/3 yd. Binding Fat Quarter 1/4 yd. 1/3 yd. Backing Fat Quarter 3/8 yd. 1 yd. 7

8 #403 QUILTS OF ICELAND Saturday, March 30, 2019 All Levels Quilts of Iceland - Lupine & Aurora You will learn the techniques for both designs and learn how they come together perfectly using the Stripology ruler. Gudrun Erla GE Designs Bring to Class: Stripology ruler (optional), Sewing Machine, Scissors, thread, pins, seam ripper, cutting mat rotary cutter (45 or 60mm). Quilts of Iceland book. Book and rulers will be available for purchase in class. Fabric Requirements: Pick one of the quilts and the size you want to make. Fabric needed for each is as listed: Aurora Fat (18 x 21 )* Background Backing / Twin 64 x Fat quarters 3 yds. 4 yds. Lupine 56 x 67 Twin 67 x x x 96 Assorted Fat 5 FQ s 9 FQ s 11 FQ s 12 FQ s Background 3-1/3 yds. 4-1/3 yds. 5-3/4 yds. 6-3/4 yds. Binding 2/3 yd. 3/4 yd. 3/4 yd. 3/4 yd. Backing 3 yds. 5-1/2 yds. 5-1/2 yds. 8 yds. 8

9 Quilts of Iceland - Lupine & Aurora Lupine Cutting before class Cut strips the full width of the fabric 20 Blocks Twin 36 Blocks 42 Blocks 48 Blocks Cut Background fabric into: 2-1/2 strips Subcut into 2-1/2 x 21 rectangles 2-1/2 x 6-1/2 rectangles 2-1/2 x 5-1/2 rectangles 2-1/2 x 2 rectangles 2-1/2 x 1 rectangles 16 strips 15 rectangles 28 strips 27 rectangles 34 strips 3 38 strips 2 strips 5 strips 9 strips 1s 1 1-1/2 strips Subcut some of them into 1-1/2 x 21 rectangles 1 2s 24 strips 27 strips 6 strips Subcut into: 6 x 17-1/2 rectangles (I) 6 x 14-1/2 rectangles (H) 6 x 13-1/2 rectangles (G) 6 x 11-1/2 rectangles (F) 6 x 10-1/2 rectangles (E) 6 x 7-1/2 rectangles (D) 6 x 6-1/2 rectangles (C) 6 x 4-1/2 rectangles (B) 6 x 3-1/2 rectangles (A) 6 x 2-1/2 rectangles 7 strips 4 rectangles 10 rectangles 7 strips 4 rectangles 4 rectangles 24 rectangles 9 strips 5 rectangles 5 rectangles 28 rectangles 10 strips 6 rectangles 6 rectangles 3 5-1/2 strips 3 strips Aurora Cutting before class Cut Background fabric into: 8-1/2 strips Subcut into 8-1/2 x 18-1/2 rectangles (A) 8-1/2 x 15-1/2 rectangles (B) 8-1/2 x 13-1/2 rectangle (C) 8-1/2 x 12-1/2 rectangle (D) 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 rectangle (E) 8-1/2 x 9-1/2 rectangles (F) 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 rectangle (G) 8-1/2 x 6-1/2 rectangle (H) 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 rectangle (I) 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 rectangles (J) 8-1/2 x 2-1/2 rectangles 5 strips 16 rectangles 3-1/2 strips 6 strips 1-1/2 strips 6 strips 2-1/4 strips for binding 8 strips 9