Free to Members, $30 for non-members; email SCTMQG to reserve your spot

Join the Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt Guild as we learn how to make a Kawandi inspired placemats with Terri Garneau. The technique of patchwork quilts known as kawandi was brought to Western India by African slaves known as Siddi. Used as both mattresses and covers, kawandi are made by a community of women that mix together a vibrant array of well-worn fabrics. Each quilt is highly individualistic, yet the artisans share many clear and precise opinions about quality, beauty, and the need to “finish properly” the corners with triangular patches called phulas, or flowers.

Where: The Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road, Weston, CT

Supplies Needed:

• Sewing needles or Sashiko needles with a big eye

• Straight Pins

• Fabric scraps (lots of colors)

• 1 large scrap 18.5 inches by 16 inches for back

• A piece of batting or muslin - 18 inches by 15.5 inches

• Perle Cotton Thread - #8 in different colors

• Scissors and/or rotary cutter and cutting mat

• Thimble

  Optional: Iron, small ironing mat, needle threaders

Terri Garneau is a Connecticut artist and member of SCTMQG, @unebougeotte on Instagram