Dava Esman
In spring, eight members of the PebbleCreek Quilt Club (PCQ) learned to make the Dancing Plus block. According to teacher and pattern designer, Jan Ochterbeck, this is “a cute, chubby little Plus Sign block that dances across the quilt. Blocks are made oversized and trimmed down to tilt to the left or the right to make them dance.” Ochterbeck is an accomplished quilt designer, author (Cut and Shuffle Quilts), and blogger (thecolorfulfabriholic.blogspot.com) who generously shares her expertise with members of the PC Quilt Club.
Each student made four starter blocks, trimmed some of them in class, and kept one starter block for future reference. Some of the participants are enthused about using this pattern for baby quilts for a new-to-PCQ charity, Luke Air Force Base.
The PebbleCreek Quilters is an inclusive group of residents, from novice to advanced, who love to sew, quilt and share their skills and talents. We offer classes and workshops and support local charities. If you have an interest in quilting, helping others through quilting, or socializing with other quilters, we welcome you. Our annual dues include access to all classes, use of the facility and quilting equipment. To join, visit our website at pebblecreekquilters.org or call Barbara McMahon at 412-979-8562.