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LECTURE: If you assume a quilt is a giant jigsaw puzzle in which every piece is the same size and shape, you have a tessellation. A quilt made of squares all the same size is the simplest tessellation, but of course there are much more complicated tessellating shapes. This lecture defines tessellation and demonstrates several ways to design a tessellating shape. Participants will design a few of their own, if they wish. Fifty minutes.

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP: The goal of the workshop is to understand and experiment with a number of ways of designing tessellating shapes. Does not require drawing skill; only a willingness to try a new thing. The participant will leave with her own tessellations and ideas for quilts. Two hours. No sewing.

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP: The goal of the workshop is to understand and try out a number of ways of designing tessellating shapes, to choose one and design a quilt, and to begin cutting and sewing. Help with curved lines and Y seams. Five hours (9:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:30). Extra time if needed.

 
 
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