CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND SUPPLY LISTS

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND SUPPLY LISTS
FRIEDA ANDERSON
101 Trumpeting Spring
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Beginner to Advanced – No Sewing
Machine Required
Inspired by the glory of Frieda's garden,
these flower patterns provide the perfect
setting for the use of detailed cutting, fusing
and color combinations to create drama and
whimsy together in a single piece. Discover
the newest techniques and tools for creating
these raw edge beauties as you complete the
colorful tulips or daffodils wall hanging. Kit
includes pattern. Frieda's hand dyed fabrics
are all that are necessary to create the quilt
top. Kit consists of 1 ¼ yard total of Frieda's
hand dyed fabric. The pattern and Fabric Kit
for the class are only $28.
Supply list for this class:
Pattern provided, Fabric Kit $28 or suitable fabrics to make pattern
Iron & large bath towel for ironing surface/ plain muslin or fabric for smooth surface
Really sharp small embroidery scissors for fabric
Rotary cutting mat and ruler
Rotary cutter/fancy rotary blades optional
3 yards of Wonder Under fusible web (no substitutions please)
crib size batting (optional)Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, or Fairfield cotton classic
BOOKS (optional): Fun, Fast, Fusies by Frieda Anderson
Other hand-dyed fabric and threads will be available for purchase
201 Autumn Mums
Friday, March 13, 2009
Beginner to Advanced – No sewing machine required
Autumn flowers treat our eyes. In this fusing class Frieda will teach you new easy ways to make
these bright autumn flowers. Using collage techniques and raw edge fusing you will achieve
beautiful effects. This is the quilt you want hanging on your wall to cheer you through the
winter.
Supply list for this class:
Fabric Kit required $35 (1 3/4 yard of fabric. 1 yard of backgound, 1/4 yard of greens and 4
different 1/8 yards for flower heads)
3 yards of Wonder Under (no substitutes please)
45mm rotary cutter with deckle + straight blade
very sharp embroidery scissors
rotary mat and ruler
iron and ironing surface ( towel or mat)
Instructor will make available to purchase, decorative rotary blades, hand dyed cotton and silk
fabrics
301 Frieda’s Fun Free Motion Quilting
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Beginner to Advanced – Sewing Machine Required
Frieda's award winning quilts have been in many magazine articles and books. She will lead you
through a series of fun exercises where you will create one-of-a-kind free form machine quilting
without marking or templates. Each exercise leads you step by step in developing your own style
and expertise to free motion quilting with confidence.
Supplies for Free Motion Quilting
Sewing machine in good working order with feed dogs that drop and an embroidery or darning
foot attachment
Machine Quilting needles size 11-14
5-6 15" square fabric sandwich, three layers - light colored solid fabric, batting (preferably
cotton or cotton blend), and light colored solid back. Already made up and safety pinned around
the edges
scissors or snips
Cotton machine quilting thread and several pre-wound bobbins in contrasting colors
Decorative threads (optional)
Pillow to sit on, or your own office chair with adjustable height
Kit for class - Frieda's book of designs, machine quilting needles and bobbin weight thread $25
401 Sundance
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Beginner to Advance – No Sewing
Machine Required
Raw -edge fusing makes quilting
fun and fast. Use Frieda's original
Sun Dance pattern to create this
24" x 24" wall quilt. By using
Frieda's hand dyed fabrics, this
charming quilt comes to life. Learn
easy fusing techniques, quilting
and finishing tips.
Supply list for this class:
Pattern provided, Fabric Kit $30 or
suitable fabrics to make pattern
Iron & large bath towel for ironing
surface/ plain muslin or fabric for
smooth surface
Really sharp small embroidery scissors for fabric
Rotary cutting mat and ruler
Rotary cutter/fancy rotary blades optional
3 yards of Wonder Under fusible web (no substitutions please)
crib size batting (optional)Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, or Fairfield cotton classic
BOOKS (optional): Fun, Fast, Fusies by Frieda Anderson
Other hand-dyed fabric and threads will be available for purchase.
WENDY BUTLER BERNS
102 Stitch to the Finish Line with Machine Quilting
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Beginner to Intermediate
Dig yourself out from under all those
pieced tops and finish them with
machine quilting. We will cover all
aspects of machine quilting and free
motion quilting including using a
walking foot, a darning foot and working
with specialty threads like rayon and
metallic. We will practice ways of
breaking away from using predetermined quilting patterns and
encouraging “you” to become the
creator. Whether this is your first
experience at machine quilting, or you
are ready to branch into free motion, you
will gain practical tips and confidence.
We will begin the class with using
practice sandwiched kits, then move to discuss how to quilt a wall sized, layered project you
bring from home.
Supply List - Stitch to the Finish Line Workshop by Wendy Butler Berns
Required:
Sewing machine cleaned in good working order and general sewing supplies
Walking foot
Darning foot
Monofilament thread – YLI, Sulky, Wonder, Sew Art, or Mono-Poly brand, clear color
Cotton thread for initial practicing
Bobbins wound with a neutral cotton thread that generally blends with your backing fabric
Microtex sharp sewing machine needles, size # 12(80)
Schmetz Top stitch size # 14 (90) sewing machine needles
Spool of cotton thread –neutral color and a color to coordinate with your wall hanging
Machine quilting gloves- I recommend "Machingers"
Layering supplies-approx. 100 1 1/2” long safety pins, batting,*** backing ,top
Optional Supplies for marking quilt top:
blue invisible pen
soap slivers
1” masking tape
Batting: I recommend Warm and Natural batting for machine quilting
For beginning practice session:
Sandwiched machine quilting practice kits: Using muslin, or older light solid fabric(rather than a
print) you do not care about too much, make 3 to 5 sandwiched kits approx. 18 –24” square to
use for practice. To make a kit: cut top layer, cut batting and backing layer about 1 1/2” larger,
pin baste together with safety pins that are 1 1/2 - 2” long. Bring multiple (3 to 5) kits to practice
on and for confidence building.
Layered wall hanging:
Once you have spent time with the practice kits, you may be ready to tackle the layered wall
hanging you will bring from home. Pin-baste and layer a pieced wall hanging you just have not
gotten around to quilting. Choose a project that is between approx. 24” and 45” to begin with in
class. ( you can bring more than one to work on.) We will discuss as a group options for quilting
the layered projects you bring.
WE DO NOT HAVE ROOM FOR STUDENTS TO LAYER AND PIN BASTE THEIR QUILT
IN CLASS, SO COME TO CLASS WITH YOUR WALLHANGING ALREADY LAYERED
AND PIN BASTED.
OPTIONAL : for the student wanting to explore the use of quilting with specialty threads:
Spool and a bobbin partially wound with monofilament thread (brands listed above)
Jeans Stitch thread- 30 weight -heavier thread for more texture
One spool of rayon and/or metallic thread
202 Serendipitous Scraps by Wendy Butler Berns
Friday, March 13, 2009
All Levels
Scrap quilts have a lot of personality and use lots of fabric from
our stash. We will cover techniques for managing a wide variety of
fabrics to create a lively project. Hands on exercises exploring
value and color will be included as well as ideas for considering
new and unusual border ideas. Using a simple half-square triangle
pattern, we will have fun exploring the endless design possibilities
we will have with our scrap quilt blocks. Students can do some of
the cutting prior to class and there is the option of trading fabric squares between other students
if desired.
Supply List - Serendipitous Scraps Workshop
Assembling this quilt top will be a relatively simple assembly line process, but the cutting is
what will take the most time. If you can choose fabrics and do a lot of the cutting prior to class,
you will have more time in class to explore the design and layout of your 1/2 square triangles.
Remember the more random the fabric choices, the more unique your quilt will be.
Machine in good working order, 1/4” presser foot
Rotary cutting supplies
Serendipitous Scrap Pattern - Available from instructor at the guild meeting or the day of class
for $8.00
General sewing supplies and thread
Flannel covered design board approx. 3 ft x 4 ft.- a piece of insulation or foam core works well
Iron and pressing surface- one for every 3 to 4 students
Fabric needed:
For inner pieced quilt top. Border fabric will be discussed in pattern.
For a scrap quilt, the greater variety of fabrics, the more interesting it will be. Light, medium,
dark values, various scale prints(small, medium, large), plaids, stripes, theme fabric, favorite
fabrics that you have in your stash. The more fabric you use, the more tedious the cutting
process will be, but it will be worth it! You could use as many as 24-36 different fabrics.
1. Sort Fabric:
Light/Light medium, Medium, Dark Use value/contrast rule when selecting and sorting fabrics.
2. Cutting Fabric:
Strip piece method to create 1/2 square triangles:
Light/light medium: Total yardage needed approx. 1 3/4 yards.
Cut a total of 120 blocks 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Select 12 fabrics, cut 1 strip from each fabric 3 7/8” x 42”, sub-cut each strip into 10 blocks of 3
7/8” squares
Mediums: Total yardage needed approx. 1 yard
Cut a total of 60 blocks 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Select 6 fabrics, cut 1 strip from each fabric 3 7/8” x 42”, sub-cut each strip into 10 blocks of 3
7/8” squares
Darks: Total yardage needed approx. 1 yard
Cut a total of 60 blocks 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Select 6 fabrics, cut 1 strip from each fabric 3 7/8” x 42”, sub-cut each strip
into 10 blocks of 3 7/8” squares
Cutting/fussy cut method:
For a greater scrappy look, using lots of small amounts of fabrics. Lay several pieces of fabric on
top of each other that are at least 4 1/2” square and cut out 3 7/8” squares using the total block
amounts listed above for the light/light
medium, medium, dark values listed above.
These fabric amounts will get you started. There will be some additional fabrics needed for
borders, but border options will be discussed in the workshop and fabric choices and amounts
can be determined later.
If you have time before the workshop 3. Sorting blocks:
Take and randomly place one light/light medium square on a dark or medium square, right sides
together. Using a straight edge, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner with a line that shows
on the fabric. If you use the light fabric side, a pencil should show up sufficiently. You will have
a total of 120 square units 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. Lay the completed units in a gift box or shoebox for
easy transporting to class.
4. Come to class ready to sew and design.
You will still need your rotary cutting supplies for future steps.
Diagram here to show marking fabric
Two fabric blocks 3 7/8” x 3 7/8” placed right sides together. Use a pencil lightly on the light
side of fabric to mark the diagonal line with a straight edge.
Fabric combinations:
1. light/ light medium and dark
2. light/ light medium and medium
302 Vast Horizons Landscapes by Wendy Butler Berns
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Confident beginner to Advanced
Learn the process of creating simple pictorial landscape
quilts from a photograph or picture. We will use Wendy’s
original design pattern “Vast Horizons” and cover her howto picture image appliqué steps that include freezer paper,
glue stick and free motion invisible machine appliqué. You
will gain the confidence and the know-how to use one of
your own cherished photos or pictures in an original piece.
Supply List- Vast Horizons Workshop by Wendy Butler
Berns
Finished quilt size approximately 24” x 26” with border
Vast Horizons Pattern - $10 (Wendy’s pattern available in class)
2 to 3 washable/permanent glue sticks – white glue, Ross, Avery or Scotch brands recommended
Freezer Paper – 2 sheets 15” to18” x 28”
Black extra fine tip permanent marker, Sharpie or Micron
Paper and fabric scissors
Masking tape
1 yard Décor Bond by Pellon Fusible Stabilizer, 42” wide, product code #809 (Wendy will have
some for purchase if you have trouble finding it)
Iron/Ironing pad (one for every 2-3 students)
A few Ziploc bags for storing pattern pieces and a few paper clips
Sewing supplies:
** Assembling the "Birch Trees" appliqué will take most of the morning and into the afternoon,
if you are really speedy, you will be ready to use your machine in the afternoon, otherwise you
may not need to bring it. You decide.
Sewing machine in good working order--optional
Basic sewing supplies for piecing
Gray cotton thread or monofilament thread for bobbin
Monofilament thread in clear and smoke for invisible machine appliqué
Darning foot for free motion machine appliqué
Optional: Design board- approx. 2 ft x 2ft. foam core covered with flannel or felt
In the afternoon - Optional design session :
Bring a cherished photo of your own.
Bring 8 x 10 color copied enlargement of the cherished photo
Several sheets of tracing paper and white copy paper
Several sharp pencils
Fabric Choices:
I use 3 to 4 fabrics where another quilter will use one. More fabric gives you more options.
Consider a combination of large scale prints, hand dyed look, mottled look, geometric, organic
look, prints with interesting texture. Ideally, pre-wash all fabrics to remove sizing, but this is not
always possible to do.
You choose the season for this landscape- fall, winter, spring, summer
Sky: Two to three fat quarters or approx. 10” large scraps of light blue
Mountains: Two to three fat quarters or approx. 10” large scraps in dark/dark values
Foot Hills: Fat quarter or large scraps in medium-light values
Plains: Large scraps in medium values
Lake: several fat quarters or large scraps in medium to medium light values blues/blue greens
Foreground: Several fat quarters or large scraps in medium light values
Trees in foreground: Three to four fat quarters of dark/dark value fabrics
Finishing Quilt:
Specialty threads, rayons, metallics, cottons and monofilament for machine quilting
28” x 30” piece of batting (Warm & Natural recommended)
Same amount of backing fabric
½-yard for border –wait and choose border once the center landscape is done
¼ yard for binding
402 Photo Album Quilts - Picture Image Applique
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Intermediate to Advanced
Learn the process of creating
simple figurative and pictorial
quilts from a photograph. We
will use Wendy’s original design
pattern “Little Gardener I” and
cover her how-to picture image
applique steps that include
freezer paper, glue stick and
invisible machine applique. You
will gain the confidence and the
know how to use one of your
own cherished photos in an
original piece.
Supply List- Photo Album
Quilts Workshop by Wendy
Butler Berns
Finished quilt size approximately 18" x 24” with border
Pattern Little Gardener I - $10 (Wendy’s pattern available in class)
3 to 4 washable/permanent glue sticks –white glue ( Ross, Scotch, or Avery brands
recommended)
Freezer Paper 1 1/2 yards x 15" or 18"( instructor will have some for sale too)
Black extra/ultra fine tip permanent marker(Sharpie or Micron)
Blue, red, green, extra/ultra fine tip permanent markers (at least 2 colors)
Paper and fabric scissors
Masking tape and Scotch tape
Optional: Design board- approx. 2 ft x 2ft. foam core covered with flannel or felt
A few Ziploc bags for storing pattern pieces and a few paper clips
Sewing supplies:
**Assembling the Little Gardener appliqué' will take most of the morning and some into the
afternoon. If you are really speedy, you will be ready to use your machine in the afternoon,
otherwise, you may not need to bring it. You decide.
Sewing machine in good working order
Basic sewing supplies for piecing
Gray cotton thread or monofilament thread for bobbin
Monofilament thread in clear and smoke for machine applique
Darning foot for free motion machine applique
Iron/Ironing pad (one for every 2-3 students)
1 yard Décor Bond by Pellon fusible stablizer, 42" wide, product code *809 (Wendy will have
some for sale too.
In the afternoon - Optional design session :
Bring a cherished photo of your own. Profiles of a figure are easier to work with.
Bring 8 x 10 color copied enlargement of the cherished photo
Several sheets of tracing paper and white copy paper
Several sharp pencils
My thoughts and comments on general fabric selection:
Wash all fabric to remove sizing
Types of fabric to consider: I like working with a wide variety of fabric with various values
(lights, mediums, darks) and textures. Small, medium, large scale. Consider geometrics, realistic
prints, abstract, some hand dyeds, batiks, prints with movement, fabrics with mottled
backgrounds (mottled-a mixed variety of lights/mediums or lights, mediums, darks distributed in
irregular patterns across the fabric surface).
Fabric for pattern Little Gardener I:
I use 3 to 4 fabrics where another quilter would use one. Bring more fabric than you think you
will need in order to have more options. See photo sample at a guild meeting or on my website.
Background:
22”x 24” whole cloth. Hand dyed look, tone on tone, mottled look. Background should contrast
with the fabrics for the figure and flowers.
Optional:
For a pieced background, bring scraps 5” to 10” or fat quarters of 5 to 7 fabrics for sky
light/medium light values,
6-8 ground/ garden fabrics in medium, medium dark, dark values
Little Girl Figure :
Scraps or fat quarters:
Hair - 3 to 4 fabrics of same color. (brown, blonde, brown, red)
Shirt- 4-5 fabrics different values of the same color for fat quarters) shading and definition of the
hood, folds in shirt etc.
Face and arm- skin tone. Fat quarter. Skin tone should contrast with the background fabrics. A
tone on tone or a mottled look in lighter values can make your figure more interesting.
Flowers:
In the pattern, the flowers are pink cone flowers and yellow cone flowers. You can create
whatever flower color you wish-blue, pink, purple, red.
Flower A: 3 to 4 fabrics of the same color in several different values. 8” to 10 “ square of each
color is enough
Flower B: Same as above, but a different color
Flower Centers and a few petals: 2-3 darker fabrics. Small scraps are all that’s needed
Flower stems: 1 yard of a dark green yarn or several 16” strips of a dark fabric
Finishing Quilt (not needed during one-day workshop):
Specialty threads, rayons, metallics, cottons and monofilament for machine quilting
22” x 27” of batting (I like Warm and Natural)
Same amount of backing fabric
¼ yard of fabric for binding
LINDA KAY BUTZ
303 Jelly Tote Bag
Saturday, March 14, 2009
This is a fun and easy class making a great size
tote using Jelly Rolls - (2½” strips already cut.)
Most Jelly Rolls contain about 40 strips, so you
can get several totes out of one roll, or you can
cut your own! A great way to use your stash!
You need 17 strips for each bag. Totes measure
about 16½” x 14½” finished.
Supply List
Sewing Machine & Supplies
¼” Foot
Thread – Sewing & Quilting
(Mettler cotton thread is great for the top
stitching – either a complimentary or
contrasting color that works with your
material)
Pins
Scissors
Rotary Cutter
Quilting Ruler
Jelly Bags Pattern*
Supplies listed on pattern:
Bag Front & Back - One Jelly Roll or seventeen 2½” x 42” strips
Lining – 2 fat quarters or ½ yard fabric
1 yard Heavyweight Pellon Fusible Interfacing
(I use Fusible Fleece)
¼ yard lightweight fusible Interfacing for handles
(I use Shirtailor Fusible Interfacing)
5” x 15” piece of foam board or heavy cardboard
Four 1” buttons
DAPHNE GREIG
104 Foundation Piecing
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Foundation Piecing: a ‘Green’ Alternative!
©2008 Daphne Greig
www.daphnegreig.com
Learn a foundation piecing technique where you don’t sew through the paper! No more wasting
paper (and trees!) with this easy-to-do method. You will still have perfectly sharp points and
your blocks will be the right size every time. Choose two color families, a range of values in
each color and you’ll be well on your way with this wall quilt. This is a great time saving
technique and there are many layout options. Skill level: All
Supply List:
Fabric Requirements:
The quilt is most effective when you select a range of values for your fabrics. You will need two
colors and will need values ranging from medium-light to very dark for each color. Tone-on-tone
100% cotton fabrics will work best for this project. Use fat quarters for your quilt – a total of
four fat quarters in each color family. Your fat quarters must measure a minimum of 18” x 20¼”.
Color #1
4 fat quarters:
1 light/medium
1 medium
1 medium/dark
1 very dark
Color #2
4 fat quarters
1 light/medium
1 medium
1 medium/dark
1 very dark
To finish the quilt you will need:
cotton or cotton/poly batting, 35” square
backing fabric – 1 yard
Supplies
Sewing machine with ¼” patchwork foot
Freezer Paper for foundation – 1 yard
Add-a-Quarter Ruler – 12” long
Sharp pencil and office-type ruler for tracing
Stapler
Fabric and paper scissors
Neutral cotton piecing thread – a medium shade of gray is recommended
Rotary cutting equipment: rotary cutter, 6” x 24” ruler, 18” x 24” cutting mat
Basic sewing supplies (pins, seam ripper, scissors for clipping threads)
Iron and ironing surface (these can be shared among students)
Pen & paper for taking notes
If you have questions, you may contact me by email: [email protected]
See you at class!
204 Strip Doodles
Friday, March 13, 2009
Create a simple and
speedy lap quilt in this
A
B
fun class. Large scale
A
prints are exciting to use
B
C
because each block will
be different but
coordinated. It will look
A
great in bright prints or
soft pastels. Techniques
D
include strip piecing,
rotary cutting with 45degree angles, and
taming bias edges. Lots
of tips for sewing and
pressing accuracy will be discussed during class. Quilt size: 40”
x 51”. Skill level: All
Supply List:
Fabric Requirements: (fat quarters measure at least 18” x 21”)
Fabric A (large scale coordinating prints) - 6 fat quarters
Fabric B (tone-on-tone prints, different colors)- 2 fat quarters
Fabric C (accent, different colors)- 2 fat quarters
Fabric D (cornerstones)-1 fat quarter
Fabric E (sashing, different colors)-2 fat quarters
Fabric F (border, different colors)-2 fat quarters
To finish the quilt you will need:
Binding
½ yard
Backing
2 7/8 yards
Batting 46” x 57”
Supplies:
Sewing machine with ¼” patchwork foot
Rotary cutting equipment: rotary cutter, 6” x 24” ruler (must have 45-degree angle line for
cutting), 18” x 24” cutting mat
Neutral piecing thread
Basic sewing supplies (pins, seam ripper, scissors for clipping threads)
Pen & paper for taking notes
Iron and ironing surface (these can be shared among students)
Optional: 12 ½” or 15” square ruler
If you have questions, you may contact me by email: [email protected]
See you at class!
304 Tropical Punch
Saturday, March 14, 2009
This fun optical illusion quilt is on the cover of
Daphne’s book Fat Quarter Frenzy Two. You will
make a smaller version in class – perfect for a
wallhanging or table accent. Simple shading when
selecting fabrics gives a three dimensional look.
Learn how to cut fat quarters efficiently and lots of
quick piecing tips. Skill level: All
F
H
D
G
E
Supply List:
C
A
B
Fabric Requirements:
(fat quarters measure at least 18” x 21”)
This quilt is most effective if you use a range of values in two colors and a strong accent fabric.
Use the block diagram to select your fabrics:
Fabric A (light)
1 fat quarter
Fabric B (dark)
1 fat quarter
Fabric C (medium/light –color 1)
1 fat quarter
Fabric D (medium/light – color 2) 1 fat quarter
Fabric E (medium/dark – color 1)
1 fat quarter
Fabric F (medium/dark – color 2)
1 fat quarter
Fabric G & H (very dark – accent color)
1 fat quarter EACH
Supplies:
Sewing machine with ¼” patchwork foot
Rotary cutting equipment: rotary cutter, 6” x 24” ruler, 18” x 24” cutting mat
Neutral piecing thread
Basic sewing supplies (pins, seam ripper, scissors for clipping threads, fabric marker for dark
fabric – can be chalk or white marking pen)
Iron and ironing surface (these can be shared among students)
Pen & paper for taking notes
If you have questions, you may contact me by email: [email protected]
See you at class!
404 Too Easy Stain Glass
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Too Easy Stained Glass
©2008 Daphne Greig
www.daphnegreig.com
Stained glass with no bias, no glue – it’s just fast and
fun! You will learn a quick way to make a stunning
wallhanging with a printed scene fabric and fusible
web. This great reverse appliqué method has lots of
possibilities! Skill Level: All
Supply List:
Fabric Requirements:
Scene fabric (to ‘see’ in the window) 1 fat quarter
Black solid (for stained glass leading) 1 yard
Accent fabric (to coordinate with scene print) 1/8 yard
Supplies:
Fusible web (recommend Steam-a-Seam 2) 9” x 12” piece
Black sewing thread (recommend Mettler 60 weight)
15” x 18” piece low loft cotton or cotton/poly batting (you WILL need this for class)
10-12 safety pins for basting
Sewing machine with ¼” patchwork foot and wide foot for zigzag stitching
Rotary cutting equipment: rotary cutter, 6” x 24” ruler, 18” x 24” cutting mat
Basic sewing supplies (pins, seam ripper, medium size scissors)
Sharp pencil and school-type ruler for tracing
Optional: art knife (Olfa makes one that is excellent), very small rotary cutter
If you have questions, you may contact me by email: [email protected]
See you at class!
HARRIET HARGRAVE
105
3-Day Master Machine Piecing - Framed Medallion – 57″X57″
Class is full – Early Registration was held
I put together the elements of this reproduction quilt with the idea in mind of learning various
precision piecing techniques, then putting the units together into a charming medallion style quilt
top.
Among the topics covered:
Straightening fabric grain
Finding your perfect seam
allowance
Pressing and starching for
precision
Basic strip piecing 4 patch
units
Working with triangles
accurately
Precise flying geese
Quarter square triangles
Alignment and squaring for
flat, straight quilts
Supply list:
Sewing Machine – please
bring your favorite machine,
and have it serviced before
class to assure excellent
working condition.
Extension plate or sewing table that attaches to your open arm machine for working surface.
1/4" Presser Foot - bring the foot that you piece with the most accurately. Be sure that the
presser foot has visibility up to the needle.
(If you own a Bernina, I would strongly suggest you purchase a #13 straight stitch foot and
bring it. Also bring the guide bar from your attachment box, see page 41 in Art of Classic
Quiltmaking.)
Any kind of seam guide that may attach to the bed of your machine.
Thread – 50/3 cotton, neutral color
75/11 machine needles
Scissors
Basic sewing supplies
Rotary cutter and mat
Rulers – please be sure all the rulers are of the same brand
6" x 24"
6" or 6.5" square
12" or 16" square Lamp for use at machine
Iron and small iron surface
Spray Starch – heavy finish
Fabric requirements
1/2 yard each of three different backgrounds (I used three different light toile's)
1/8-yard dark brown for Le Moyne Star
1/4-yard each of four different reproduction blues
1/2-yard multi color floral
1/4-yard light brown print (triangle border)
1/2-yard brown print for flying geese
1/8-yard med/dark brown stripe (1st strip border)
1/8-yard med/dark brown – 2nd border
1/4-yard dark print – 3rd strip border
1/4-yard each – four different brown prints for quarter-square triangle units
1 3/4-yard stripe for outside border
**These yardages are the minimum needed. I would strongly suggest that you bring extra
yardage
NOTE: the above yardage is based on color placement of the sample quilt shown below. Any
color combination and placement could be used to meet your desires. Use the above reference as
a way of deciding where and how much fabric is needed. I would suggest bringing too much as
opposed to too little fabric, and alternative selections to ease the design element as we build the
units.
405 Quilt as Desired
This is Harriet’s question and answer class for machine quilting ideas, issues, problem solving,
and is based on all her books. If you’ve had Heirloom Machine Quilting from Harriet, she has
taught you everything she knows about the techniques and technicalities of beginning machine
quilting. If you’ve put into practice what you learned, you know the true secret is taking that
information and putting it into practice. So as a beginner or advanced beginner, what do you do
after you practice? Ever get tired of the phrase in all the pattern books "Quilt As Desired"?
Where do you go now?
Even if you have not had the machine quilting class, the same questions and concerns come up.
What do I do now? Harriet feels that there is a definite lack of basic information in quilt making
that causes endless frustrations and problems for quilt makers and quilts alike. This class is
structured as a lecture / discussion / roundtable format so that it is based on group participation.
This class has been very successful, even though students don’t feel they could learn enough
without sewing. Think again - you can sew at home, but where do you go for ideas and help once
the problems occur?! Students have the opportunity to bring their problems to a troubleshooting
situation and everyone learns from everyone else’s problems. A very comfortable and nonthreatening atmosphere is generated.
Students are required to bring their quilt tops and quilts to class so that problems can be seen as
they are discussed, as well as getting ideas for batting choices, stencil designs, quilting ideas,
marking tools, caring for quilted quilts, and on and on. The topics are only limited to the
participants needs. A tremendous amount of ideas and information can be generated in this class.
Often we wind up back to the basic grain of the fabric and cutting of strips to identify why a quilt
is behaving in a certain manner. The students needs and questions direct the class, so that no two
workshops are ever the same.
This class is a natural progression for beginning machine-quilting students. It directs questions
like how do I quilt it?, what do I do next?, and what in the world does Quilt As Desired mean???
SKILL LEVEL: ALL - THIS CLASS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ADVANCED
BEGINNERS, BUT ALL SKILL LEVELS LEAVE WITH NEW IDEAS
NOTE: this class is limited to 20 students because of time restraints.
Quilt As Desired Supply List
-2 or more quilt tops that you need help with or ideas for
-Heirloom Machine Quilting by Harriet Hargrave (optional)
-Notebook and pencil
-Any quilt tops that you would like help with, suggestions on quilting styles, trouble any
part of the construction, etc.
-Any books of quilting designs that you may have
-Any questions that you have in general about quilting - batting selection, thread selection,
fabric care, etc.
-Your ideas and an open fresh mind
NOTE: This class revolves around the quilt tops that you bring, so please do not be shy!
Everyone must bring quilt tops for this class to be worthwhile!!
NANCY HINDS
106 Quick Scrap Quilts
Thursday, March 12, 2009
In this class each student will work on three
different methods of piecing scraps into
beautiful tops. No more cutting each piece
individually! You will work with color,
value, and contrast to understand what
makes a sparkling quilt from odds and ends
of fabrics. This is also a fantastic way to use
up those 6" squares you've collected. These
can be combined into one quilt, or get a start
on three separate quilts.
Supply List
Fabrics:
two strips of fabric, one light and one dark, cut 3" x 42"
one strip of any type of fabric, cut 6" x 42"
forty squares of assorted fabrics, cut 6" x 6"----If you have collected 6 1/2" squares,
then it's fine to use them. Try to get a good mix of light, medium,
and dark fabrics.
Neutral thread
rotary cutter, mat, 6"x24" ruler, and 6" or larger square ruler
sewing machine and accessories, including a 1/4" piecing foot
Basic sewing supplies........seam ripper, scissors, pins, pencil, etc
Extension cord
Optional: Value finder
Patterns or photos of scraps quilts you would like to make
206 Easy, Breezy Bargello
Friday, March 13, 2009
Using fabric strips, in a series of colors and
textures, students will construct a dramatic
Bargello wallhanging. With this method,
you won't have to match seams or follow a
precise pattern. Beginners as well as
experienced quilters will find this technique
simple and easy with beautiful results!
These wallhangings make wonderful
Christmas gifts and decorations for the any
room in the house.
Supply List :
Fabrics:
You will need 10 different fabrics for the
central part of the quilt. Basically you want to choose two colors to work with. At least two of
these ten fabrics need to contain both colors, so that the colors will appear to blend into each
other. The wider strip should also contain both colors, preferably a busy type of print.
Totally you will need....................nine different fabric strips that are 2" x 42" each
one strip that is 6" x 42"
NOTE: It is fine to use fat quarters for all of these strips. Simply cut two strips of each fabric
instead of one, whether it's the 2" wide strips or the 6" wide strip.
The first border...........three strips 3/4" x 42". This should be something that reads as a solid, but
should not be in the central part of the piece.
The second border.......three strips 4 1/2" x 42". This can be the same as your wide strip. Looks
good to have a print that ties both colors together.
Binding..........three strips 2" x 42" NOTE: You will not need the binding or backing in the
class.
Backing.......1 yard
Neutral Thread
Rotary cutter, mat and 6"x 24" ruler. You need the large mat for this class, but you can share
the mat with another student if you wish.
Sewing Machine, and accessories, including the 1/4" piecing foot
Extension cord
Basic sewing supplies, ie seam ripper, scissors, etc.........
Iron and ironing surface.........again you can share this with another student.
ANN JOHNSTON
107 Line vs Design – 2 Day Workshop
Thursday, March 12 – Friday, March 13, 2009
Description: Students will sew a series of blocks or larger compositions based on their own photos,
practicing isolating lines and shapes and exploring how the emphasis on one or the other can change the
impact of an original design. In the process students will experiment with different construction
techniques, including piecing, appliqué, couching, embroidery, and quilting, to see how they influence
and offer the potential to change the final design. See The Quilter’s Book of Design, McGraw-Hill, and
www.annjohnston.net Lab fee: zero Skill level: Adv. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced student
BRING LIST
Sewing Machine: Yes, with zig zag and walking foot and free-motion quilting foot. Optional feet:
couching foot, embroidery foot.
Other supplies students should bring:
6 or more photos you took yourself for design ideas
enough fabric to make up to 10 12” blocks, larger sizes optional, bring more fabric ***bring only solids
or variegated solid colors in an assortment of very light to very dark***
neutral colored sewing thread
sewing threads to match fabrics
a few spools decorative threads
scissors for fabric and paper
appliqué scissors
glue stick
straight pins
note/sketch paper
paper and pencil, eraser
chalk pencils for fabric, light and dark
rotary cutter
rotary cutting mat, 12x 18
flannel or other fabric for design wall approximately 2 yards
12 x 12 thin cotton batting
tear-easy stabilizer, for 2 or more blocks
optional: small light for your sewing machine
optional: yarns for decorative couching
optional: gloves for machine quilting
307 Quilting Hand Dyed Fabric – 2 Day Workshop
Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15, 2009
Description: The focus of this
class is using machine and/or hand stitches to add dimension, texture, and meaning to the surface
of the quilt. Students will do exercises and projects that will encourage them to take advantage of
the qualities of hand dyed fabrics. Ann will demonstrate, show samples and quilts, and assign
exercises to encourage the students to create new kinds of textures and patterns on the fabric.
Students must have experience in piecing and quilting by machine, but may have none with hand
dyed fabric; each will work at his or her own level of design and color experience. Lab fee: zero
Skill level: Adv. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Student BRING LIST:
Sewing Machine: with zig zag and walking foot and free-motion quilting foot.
Optional sewing feet: couching foot, embroidery foot.
A QUILT they made to hang up in the classroom
Assortment of decorative threads, colors and types and sizes for quilting/embellishment
At least one variegated color thread and one metallic thread
Several neutral colored cotton threads for machine piecing and quilting
Several colors hand quilting thread
Optional: yarn for couching
Several bobbins with neutral color threads and one or two empty
Polyester bobbin thread
Sewing machine needles, sharps or quilting, sizes 70, 80, 90, optional size 95
Hand quilting needles, (a size you like) Betweens size 10, 11, or 12
Metal thimble for middle finger, optional thumb thimble
Optional: small hand quilting hoop
Straight pins and safety pins
Fabric scissors and small, sharp embroidery scissors
Glue stick (acid free)
Optional: fusible web, one meter
Optional: ½ yd stabilizer
Chalk pencils, light and dark, wash out easily
Hand Dyed fabric: any size, color, at least 10 pieces to choose from for practice quilting.
YOU MAY WANT some fabrics to accent or add to the hand dyed fabrics to make a small top
Fabric for backs: 4-6 pieces assorted solid colors and values, various sizes depending on size you
chose to work.
Two-Three small pieces of batting: cotton, poly or wool, about one square meter depending on
size you chose to work. bring various kinds if possible
Cotton gloves with rubber or plastic on fingers and palm for machine quilting (find in garden or
hardware store)
2 yards flannel for design wall (wide tape or pins to mount on wall)
Optional: Portable light for sewing
LUCY LANDRY
208 Basics and Beyond in Dollmaking- 2 Day Class
Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, 2009
Students will create a 15” doll with a well shaped body. She has unusual seaming in the buttocks
that shape her womanly hips and balance her shapely breasts. Her arms may be positioned in
many different ways. The internal wire armature allows some posture alterations to give her an
attitude and also provide her with the means to stand on a wooden base with no external support.
The Basics and Beyond class is suitable for anyone with sewing machine experience.
This class could be done as a 2 day class, however a 3 day would allow time to complete the doll
and dress her.
Supply list
½ yard woven cotton fabric in skin tone
Thread to match
Polyfil stuffing
Fabric marking pencil or pen
Sewing machine, this is used in the beginning and it is possible for two people to share a
machine if they are using the same color thread
Scissors, fabric and paper
Chenille stems, 5
Stuffing tool, such as chop stick or dowel
Pins
Sewing needles
For needlesculpting the face, long darner size 7 needles
Fray preventative
Hair fibers: wool locks, fluffy yarns, doll hair
36” of 12 or 14 gauge wire for armature
Two 7” pieces of wire for arms if desired
Fabrics for clothing, fabrics that drape work well
Wooden base: approximately 1”x5”x5”
JUDY SIMMONS
109 Creative Machine Appliqué
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Students will learn the many creative ways to appliqué by machine as well as learning about
their machine tensions and what makes a pleasing stitch. Students will also become acquainted
with different stabilizers and fusible. Some exciting techniques covered are traditional appliqué,
free motion appliqué - straight and zigzag, invisible appliqué, wild zigzag, decorative edge,
buttonhole stitch and others if time permits.. Whatever level of ability, everyone can benefit
from this workshop. Many visuals for inspiration – students will create many samples for
reference or a small wallhanging.
Machine, Full day, All levels
Supply List:
Sewing machine with darning foot and
embroidery or appliqué foot
Basic sewing supplies – pins, scissors, markers,
etc.
Schmetz embroidery machine needles or Metafil
needles in size 11 or 14
1 yd. medium weight tightly woven fabric for
base (muslin, linen etc.) or solid colored fabric
1 pkg. Totally Stable (Sulky) or other temporary
iron-on, tear-away stabilizer
1 yd. fusible web such as Wonder Under, Trans
Web, Heat & Bond Lite, Steam-A-Seam Lite etc.
sewing weight, not craft weight
1 small piece (6” square) freezer paper
Scraps of fabric - total ½ to 1yd. to use as
appliqués
Rayon, metallics, mylars and regular sewing thread to match appliqué fabric
1 spool lightweight white thread (bobbin or lingerie thread)
1 spool monofilament thread
* 1 spool Candlelight (YLI) or Glamour (Madeira) couching thread
Twin needles in 2.5 or smaller
7” spring hoop
This can be made into a beautiful 9 block wallhanging…consider background fabric &
decorative threads that coordinate with appliqué fabric.
* Instructor will have Candlelight for sale
Any questions or concerns, please call me at 828-676-0620 or email me at
[email protected]
Website: www.judysimmonsfiberart.com
209 Nature to Paper to Fabric
Friday, March 13, 2009
Students will create a foundation pieced
backdrop out of nature colored fabrics. Leaf
transfer sheets featuring autumn leaves, purchased
from the instructor will be used to embellish the
top. Students will learn the basics of foundation
piecing as well as the process of using Image
Transfer Paper. Silk - a wonderful fabric for
image transferring, can be purchased from the
instructor. Workshop based on my article in the
American Quilter – winter 2000All levels,
Machine, Full day
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Sewing machine with darning foot and regular foot
Standard sewing supplies
¼ yd. silk organza for photo image transfers
¼ yd. China silk for photo image transfers
Nature color fabrics (browns and greens), solids, hand dyes, small and large prints to total
around 1 yard. Fabric used to create foundation for leaves
¼ yd. fusible web – sewing weight
1 spool neutral color sewing thread
1 spool monofilament thread
Rotary cutter, small mat and Omnigrid ruler
Low loft batting – 18” x 22” (fat quarter – optional if you think you will be to the point
of quilting)
Fat quarter cotton (your choice) for back of quilt – optional if you think you’ll get to the
point of quilting
Instructor will have a limited amount of China silk, silk organza and hand dyed fabric for sale.
Small fee of $3.00 for each image transfer sheet
Students with questions can call me at 828-676-0620 or email me at [email protected]
309 Dimensional and Off the Edge Appliqué
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Students will start a small wall hanging or sample using appliqués based on nature themes.
These beautiful flowers are both dimensional and “off the edge”. Using water soluble stabilizer,
students will create dimensional freestanding appliqué parts as well as appliqués that hang off the
edge. Further embellishment with decorative threads lends an extra “zing” to work. Easier than
it looks, these fun appliqué techniques will add an extra dimension to your work. Several
patterns provided. Machine, Advanced beginner level, Full day
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Sewing machine (must do zigzag stitch) with darning foot and all purpose foot
Basic sewing supplies (tape measure, pins, scissors etc.)
½ yd fabric (solid or hand dyes) for flowers & leaves (greens & flower colors)
1 package of “Solvy” water soluble stabilizer made by Sulky
1 package of “Totally Stable” by Sulky
1 - 7” spring hoop
Rayon machine decorative threads to match fabric colors
1-2 Metallic machine decorative threads to match fabric colors
1 yard fusible web such as Trans Web, Wonder Under, Steam a Seam Lite or Heat and
Bond Lite…please look for “sewing weight” or light” on bolt (Transweb only comes in 1
weight)
• ½ yard muslin or batik for background
• Schmetz machine embroidery needles in size 11/14 or Metafil needles
• Teflon sheet
Any questions, please email me at [email protected] or call at 828-676-0620
409 Luscious Landscapes Collage
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Students will explore the many possibilities for creating texture in fabric while designing a “one of a
kind” landscape. Thread and fabric crimping, thread fuzzies, slivered foliage and twin needle work will
used on interesting fabric to create more texture and dimension to the landscape. Students will start a
small piece in class based on a photo or picture of their choice. Many visuals to illustrate these
techniques will be shown. Machine – all levels
Supply list:
• Sewing machine with darning foot
• Basic sewing supplies (pins, scissors, markers etc.)
• Schmetz machine embroidery needles – size 11 or 14
• 1 pkg. twin needles in width 3mm.
• Picture or photo of landscape to create in fabric
• ½ yard felt or flannel for design wall
• ½ yard fabric for background
• ¼ yard “sky” fabric if sky in photo
• Variety of fabrics in “nature” prints (leaves, trees, flowers, rocks etc) Prints should be large
enough to cut apart, collage and suitable to interpret images in photo
• Fat quarters of some sheers in “nature” colors
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1 spool Candlelight (YLI) or Glamour (Madeira) couching thread in flower or leaf color (or
to coordinate with fabrics)
Monofilament thread
Rayon machine threads to match fabrics
3-4 yards of fusible web (Steam a Seam Lite, Transweb, Wonder Under Lite etc.
Students with questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 828-676-0620 or email me at
[email protected]
JUDY SPIERS
110 Basics for Beginning Hand Appliqué
Thursday, March 12, 2009
This hand appliqué workshop is a great place for
beginners to start. The workshop will begin with an
illustrated lecture covering fabric types and selection,
threads, template materials, marking pencils, and
methods used to mark appliqué pieces and
background blocks for proper placement. There will
also be a discussion of techniques used for making
bias stems and perfect circles, as well as methods
used for needle turn appliqué. Those attending will
be provided with a pattern and instruction to practice
their new skills.
Supplies:
One 15” pre-washed, 100% cotton, neutral colored square for block background.
1- Several pre-washed 100% cotton fabrics (at least one green) for appliqué pieces. Small pieces
or fat quarters will work well for this workshop. You will need one piece large enough to cut
6” bias strips.
2- Basic sewing supplies, which should include a thimble, needles, small, sharp pointed scissors
for cutting appliqué pieces and scissors for cutting template material and paper.
3- Small ruler – at least 6” long
4- Small cutting mat and rotary cutter – optional – these may be shared
5- Thread to match appliqué pieces
6- Light colored thread to use for basting
7- Marking pencil
8- Fine line permanent marker - Sharpie
9- 1 sheet of plastic template material (can be found at most fabric and hobby supply stores)
10- Masking Tape
Wash and press all of your fabrics before cutting.
If you have any questions about this list, or anything else, give me a call at 601-736-7203 or you
can e-mail me at [email protected] .
210 Intermediate Pictorial Hand Appliqué
Friday, March 13, 2009
This workshop will begin with a brief review of the basic techniques for hand appliqué followed
by an illustrated lecture and discussion of pictorial landscape appliqué quilts using a quilt that
was designed and hand appliquéd by the instructor. Topics included in the discussion will be
selection of color and placement,
hand dyed fabrics, hand and
machine
embroidery
embellishments, colored pencil
shading as well as bleach discharge.
Those attending will practice their
appliqué techniques on one of the
patterns designed for this quilt.
Each student attending this
workshop should have a basic
knowledge of needle turn appliqué.
We will be working on techniques
found in the “Mockingbird and
Dogwood” pattern found in my
“Mississippi Backroad Treasures
quilt”.
Supply list:
Background block – pre-washed,
100% cotton, light, neutral colored
11”x16”
rectangle - This fabric will be used
as a practice piece for you to work
on the more difficult techniques
found in this pattern.
Additional fabrics (100% cotton):
medium to dark gray - 3 or more
shades – one fat eighth of each
white – one fat eighth
black – one fat eight
green – 2 different shades - scraps will work
brown – 1 fat quarter for bias strips
Basic sewing supplies:
Scissors – for cutting paper
Scissors – small sharp pointed for cutting appliqué fabric
Rotary cutter and small cutting mat
Small 12”ruler
Appliqué needles
Small appliqué pins
Threads to match each of the appliqué fabrics above (I will also be bringing my
own favorite threads for you to try)
Thimble
Sharpie fine line marking pen
Mechanical pencil
Fabric marking pencils for light and dark fabrics.
12” wide strip of Freezer paper
Wash and press all of your fabrics before cutting.
If you have any questions about this list or anything else, please give me a call at
601-736-7203 or you may e-mail me at [email protected] .
I look forward to working with each of you.
310 Color Composition Workshop Description
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Is your fear of color selection preventing you from starting your next quilt? Learning the basics
of color will give you the confidence to plunge into your stash and begin planning your next
masterpiece.
This class will begin with an illustrated lecture using quilts, fabrics, and other visual examples to
discuss methods for selecting the colors you use in your quilts. We will discuss the basic color
wheel, harmony and contrast, color combinations, and techniques for using focus fabrics. You
will have practice worksheets designed to help you understand a number of color combinations.
During the second half of the workshop, you will work with a focus fabric and choose colors to
design several blocks using a basket pattern provided by the teacher.
Supplies:
Foam board - covered with flannel (at least 18” square)
Colored pencils, crayons, or colored markers with at least 24 colors
Sheet of template material
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors
Rotary cutter
Small cutting mat
Small ruler
Straight pins with large heads
Pencil or pen for taking notes
Fine line marking pen - Sharpie
Fine line fabric marking pencil
Color Wheel (these can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or Hancock’s)
Fabric: Bring one focus fabric, which should be a large floral in your favorite color scheme. You
may also use a multi color print or large border print as your focus fabric. This fabric should
have at least three different color families (like red, yellow, blue, or tan, pink, green, etc.). Bring
a variety of fabrics you might choose to go with your focus fabric (at least 10, more is better!).
You will not need a large amount of each fabric. Fat quarters will be more than enough.
If you have any questions you may call me at 601-736-7203 or you may e-mail me at
[email protected] . I look forward to working each of you.
410 Foundation Pieced Miniatures
Sunday, March 15, 2009
This workshop will begin with a brief lecture and discussion of helpful tips for foundation
piecing miniature quilts. Those attending will be given foundation patterns and foundation
materials for four different 3” blocks, which they will work on during the workshop. These
blocks include two 9 patch blocks and two star blocks.
Supply List:
Fabric - You will need at least three different fabrics that are high contrast. They should to be closely
woven fabrics that will not fray easily, with small scale prints, tone on tone colors, or solid colors. Bring
at least a fat quarter of each.
Sewing machine, cleaned, oiled and in good working order, with an open toed presser foot, and basic
sewing supplies. A single hole, straight stitch throat plate on your machine works well for this piecing,
but is not required.
Pins – Very sharp, thin glass head straight pins or long silk pins.
Needles – 60/8 or 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing machine needles.
Stiletto or seam ripper
Small box of crayons
Thread – You will need a good quality, size 60 wt. 2 ply thread or size 50 wt. 2 ply thread in a neutral
color that will blend with you fabric selection. Beige, tan, or gray are recommended. If you don’t have or
can’t find this size thread, the instructor will have spools which you may purchase during the workshop.
Scissors – Bring small, sharp fabric scissors for cutting fabric strips and trimming seams. It is important
that they be sharp!
Fabric cutting supplies – Rotary cutter, small cutting mat, small 4” or 6” square ruler, and 6”x 18” or 6”x
24” long ruler for cutting fabric strips.
Miscellaneous Supplies – extension cord, iron (no travel irons please as they tend to get a little too hot
for the foundation material), pressing board, small plastic bag for trash, additional lighting, if needed, and
a cushion for your chair or back, if needed.
I look forward to working with each of you. If you have any questions you may call me at 601-736-7203
or e-mail me at [email protected].
THERESE SPRINGER
111 Attic Window with no Y Seam
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Using a special etched window template,
you will make dimensional Attic Window
blocks without making “Y” seams. This
technique is fast and addictive! You will
need to purchase the pattern “Attic
Window?” by Cheryl Phillips, which
includes a tool set of 6 different sizes of
triangles. Cost is $20 and can be purchased
from your local quilt shop or on line at
www.phillipsfiberart.com.
Supply List:
Sewing machine with extension cord
Basic sewing kit that goes with your
machine (machine needles, pins, ripper etc..)
Thread that goes with your fabric
Sharp, pointed scissors
Mat (at least the 11 or 12” sq. one) & cutter
Rulers, 6 x 12 and a square one, the 6” sq.
will work unless the fabric you choose has
larger motifs = 8” sq.
Pencil or fine tip permanent marker
Bag for trash
The 11” June Tailor press and cut is a good one. You do not need a huge mat and the skinny strip
mat will not work. Call me if you have questions at 228/223-1033. Therese C. Springer
PAULA TOUPS
412 Thread Painting
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The student will learn how to embellish appliqué with
thread painting. Using fusible appliqué as a foundation,
we will paint with thread to enhance the project, creating
depth and dimension to the appliqué. The first half of the
class will be devoted to practicing free-motion techniques
on 3 projects. Next, each student will thread paint a
simple piece designed by the student using appliqué
shapes provided by the teacher. A required supply fee of
$15.00 per student covers the cost of fabric kits which
includes fusible web, assorted stabilizers and the use of
various decorative threads.
Supply List:
Sewing machine in good working order; BRING MANUAL
Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper, pins, etc.)
Free motion foot (darning foot) for your machine
Black bobbinfill thread (60 wt) – one bobbin wound
Cotton or Polyester 60 wt bobbin thread (Bottom Line by Superior is excellent) in colors to
coordinate with projects – gold, green, orange or red) – I will have some you may use if you
bring extra bobbins to wind
Schmetz 75/11 or 80/12 Topstitch needles
6”, 7” or 8” wooden machine embroidery hoop with tightening screw; make sure it is a machine
embroidery hoop that will fit under machine presser foot and move freely without bumping into
side of machine
Appliqué pressing sheet
Assortment of Silk, Polyester &/or rayon threads – I will have some for you to try
Small basket or container to hold threads selected for project
Curved tip scissors (optional) or small thread nippers
Appliqué scissors (with a bill) to trim cutaway stabilizer
Fabric scissors
Items that will be included in the $15 kit fee:
Wide Single fold bias tape – 1 package
Assorted stabilizers
Fabrics for 3 small projects
Assorted threads for you to use
GAYLE WALLACE
213 Finishing Your Quilt
Friday, March 13, 2009
In class students do numerous finishing samples for quilts, (bindings, foldy borders, piping,
borders etc.) over 2 dozen samples in a full day class. Need some new ideas for finishing your
quilts? Just can't come up with anything? Need help getting the binding corners neat and tidy or
with tops square and flat? This is the class for you. Build your own personal library of finishes.
Kit with all of the precut pieces will move the class along. Lots to learn in this class. And the kit
fee for the precut pieces 7 pages of handouts is $35 per student.
Supplies: sewing machine, spool of neutral thread, seam ripper, scissors, rotary cutter, small
ruler, small mat, small paper bag for trash.
313 New York Beauty with Style
Saturday, March 14, 2009
This class is a precut kit with all the fabric, paper
piecing pattern, instructions to piece this top and the
binding strips to finish it included. It would be
approximately 30" square and the kit cost will be $60.
This is for first quality prewashed and precut fabrics.
Supplies: sewing machine, seam ripper, scissors.
DOROTHY WILLIAMS
314 Flowers Go South
Saturday, March 14, 2009
In this hands on class you will learn to make six different very realistic folded flowers: pansies,
hydrangeas, forsythia, fuchsias, wild roses, and wisteria. You will also make yo-yos and leaves.
These are all with a Southern touch. The flowers will be enhanced by adding paints, beads, and
pearls to make them come alive. They may be used on garments or quilts to transform something
simple into something stunning.
Everyone will be expected to buy a basic kit which contains the templates for the flowers. It is
$20. A fabric kit is offered. This complete kit contains the basic kit and the fabrics for the class.
There are approximately 2 yards of top quality fabric in the fabric portion. This will save you
from having to try to locate the right fabrics but it is your choice. The complete kit is $40.
Some people may want to make the flowers by hand instead of using a machine. This is fine.
Supplies:
Complete kit $40
Includes fabric and the basic kit.
Basic kit $20
Includes everything but the fabric.
Fabric:
1/8 yard of each
Forsythia – 2 yellows, one lighter than the other
Fuchsia- 2 different fabrics- fuchsia and an orangish or reddish rose
Wisteria- 2 fabrics – from the following: periwinkle-lavender-pink
Pansy- orchid/ pale lavender or 2 colors of your choice
Hydrangea- 2 colors you want them to be such as 2 shades of blue pink, or green
Wild rose- 2 shades of rose, one lighter than the other
Leaves- ½ of 1/8 yd. strip- light medium, medium dark, brownish green
White- 4 whites at least 12” square such as white on white
Basic kit:
Beads
Embroidery floss
Pearls
TEMPLATES for the leaves and flowers
Beading needle
Foam core board
Stuffing
Purple Thang
I furnish the paint, brushes, and thread to match the fabric in the complete kit and fabric pens
EVERYONE WILL BUY THE BASIC KIT. It contains what you need except the fabric.
The complete kit : This is the basic kit and fabric
Supplies needed:
Rulers: 1x6, 1x12, 6x12 or 6x24
Thread if you furnish your own fabric
Needle threader
Machine if you want to use one
Pinking scissors- if you have them Do NOT go buy any.
Air erasable pen
Pins
Needles
Fabric scissors
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat- a small one will do
Seam ripper
Small trash bag
You may want to bring a small iron, ironing mat, and extension cord