Pamela Jablonsky will lead us in this hands-on make-and-take event. See below for what to bring. The second CAB meeting of the year will follow at 12:15. All members are welcome to join that meeting too.

To make a Japanese please bring:

1. Accurately cut patterns:  an 8 x 9” rectangle and an 8” square. Because these pattern pieces are small and few, it’s worth investing in a sheet of pattern mylar (plastic) from JoAnn’s or the like.  These make for quick accurate tracing.
2. Fabric.  Two types:  main fabric and lining, both  in quilting-weight cotton.  You’ll be cutting four 8 x 9” and one 8” square pieces out of each, plus a long (24 inches or so) 2-1/2 inch ribbon of the outer bag fabric   Two fat quarters should do it.  But this is an ideal place to use up scraps from your sewing projects!  To get a head start on your rice bag, cut your fabric at home and arrive at the meeting with the pieces in hand.   Spray starch highly recommended to stabilize the fabric before you cut, and be sure to cut on grain.
3. A handful of long straight pins — Clover flower pins are ideal here.
4. Sturdy scissors to cut fine interfacing fleece.
5. Sewing machine and neutral thread.  Most of the stitching will be hidden from sight.
   
   Fleece will be provided (though you’ll need to cut it to size).  Drawstrings of several different types will be provided.