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| Thursday - November 10, 2011 Class Descriptions Raw Edge Applique
Sharon Schamber 1 Day $65
| Fresno Spring Bloom Raw edge Applique
Sharon Schamber
s!taron@sharonschamber.com
This class is designed for the average/beginner quilter that wants to move onto a higher level of work. This class teaches the basics of Raw Edge Applique.
We don't use any fusible so the finished block is soft and flexible.
If you love applique but are a bit afraid of it, this class makes it so easy and fun.
Supplies Needed and Equipment needed:
Sewing machine with a adjustable stitch width and blanket stitch.
Quarter inch piecing foot.
Open toe Applique foot.
Size 75 machine embroidery needles.
Mettler or DMC Si7' 50/3 cotton thread to match applique colors.
Basic sewing Kit.
Hard pressing Mat
Regular spray starch. (No spray sizingj
Freezer paper.
Water Soluble Basting Glue
Liquid Stitch (Prim Ortiz permanent fabric glue)
Permanent marking pen.
Surgical tweezers.
Scissors (Paper and fabric scissors).
Iron: You will need your own.
The only one that I find that is hot enough to work is a Rowenta travel iron. You will need to purchase one. A must as no other iron works.
Fabric Needed:
30” square of light for back ground
15” square of 5 different purples
15” square of 5 different greens.
34” square of 100% cotton batting will be used in class.
Skill Level: All Skill Levels. Website: http://sharonschamber.com/classes/Classes.htm
$15 Handout fee includes DVD and pattern.
| Applique Amplified
Gina Perkes 1 Day $55
| Gina Perkes will share with you her award winning techniques for amplifying your applique’! Students will discover how to enhance their applique’ designs with the addition of various machine techniques such as: piping, pintucking, bobbin work and more!
Limited to 20 students.
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Supplies:
• Gina is providing kits for the class. The cost is $30 payable to Gina at the beginning of class.
Please bring the following to class.
Pintuck foot (optional), Zipper Foot, Basic Sewing Kit, Sewing Machine
| Gentle Curved Piecing Karla Alexander 1 Day $55
Featured pattern: Somersault - pattern free with class
The other patterns for this class
are available through Karla's website. | Explore a variety of spontaneous piecing and cutting techniques while creating one of a kind quilt blocks. You'll re-discover your own creativity while you work your quilt into your very own masterpiece. Choose a quilt suggested from the list below and come ready to sew! You'll learn a variety of methods from cutting and sewing free-form bent lines, perfect quarter inch tricks, tips on color choices, as well as a variety of cutting and sewing methods that will be an added bonus to your bag of quilt tricks! Even if you've never sewn a curve before, you'll be surprised how awesome your blocks will be! Build your quilt one block at a time, taking time to evaluate your choices as you go. Karla provides you the opportunity to pick the pattern which you would like to do for the class...Click on the links below to view and download the Supply Sheet for this class. •Bent Out Of Square - Stack a New Deck
•Catch A Falling Star - New Cuts for New Quilts
•Electric Fence - Color Shuffle
•Funky Curvy Rail - Stack a New Deck
•Red Onion - Stack a New Deck
•Saturn - Stack a New Deck
•Serengeti - Color Shuffle
•Somersault - Color Shuffle Patterns may be purchased on Karla's website at www.saginawstreetquilts.com . Limited to 20 students. Skill Level: All Skill Levels
| | Perfect Patchwork Twilight
Helen Young Frost 1 Day $55
| Perfect Patchwork: Twilight
Improve your piecing skills while making these adorable 2 1/4" blocks. Learn the secrets of precision cutting, pressing, and sewing, plus a terrific assembly method and easy mitered borders, too. From the book Radiant Sunshine & Shadow by Helen Frost and Catherine Skow (C&T Publishing, 2008).
Perfect Patchwork: Twilight Wall Quilt (25" x 25")
Choose three fabrics that range from lighter to darker or from color to color. The borders can be fabrics used in the Nine-Patch blocks or different fabrics.
Fabrics
5/8 yard each of 3 fabrics for the Nine-Patch blocks and squares
1/8 yard for accent border
3/4 yard for outer border
1/2 yard for binding*
1 1/4 yards for backing*
*Not needed in class.
Supplies
Rotary cutter
Rotary ruler (6" x 24" works best)
Mat (18" x 24" works best)
Sewing machine with wound bobbins
Neutral thread for piecing
Thread to match borders
Small scissors for snipping threads
Seam ripper
Fine pins
40" x 40" piece of flannel or batting for design wall
Limited to 20 students.
| TextureScapes 3 -
Embellishment
Julie Hocker 1 Day $55
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This technique class addresses the ‘embellishment’ aspect of my designs. In this class, we start with the basics of free motion stitching, so it is not necessary to have free motion experience before you come to class. From the basics we will move forward at warp speed, exploring several different techniques that will enable you to create dozens of embellishments. I use this method in some way on almost all of my quilts, to create plants or animals that have a realistic, dimensional appearance. We also will incorporate several uses for bobbin work, including straight stitch and free motion bobbin work, easy methods of couching fibers, and countless ideas for employing these techniques in your projects.
Like my other class, this class is focused on learning to use new techniques. You will watch and learn as I demonstrate these highly creative techniques, then you’ll go ‘hands on’ and I’ll be there to guide and support you as you go. You’ll leave at the end of the day with your head full of new and exciting ideas – more fun than adults should have!
Limited to 20 students. Skill Level: Advanced beginner to advanced skill levels.
Supplies: Student Supply List – TextureScapes Embellishments
This technique class incorporates design methods from most of the LadyHawk designs patterns. The techniques that will be covered are: creative methods and uses for free motion stitching (thread drawing), bobbin work, and easy ways to couch fibers and embellishing threads. Please bring the following items to class:
Your sewing machine, with all accessories – don’t forget your foot pedal, cord, and instruction manual! See NOTE below
Darning foot to fit your machine (or after market ‘Big Foot’ will work fine)
Heck, just bring all your feet!
Basic sewing supplies
3 or 4 extra bobbins (empty)
A variety of scraps for practicing techniques – just 2 or 3 fat quarters will do
Approximately ¼ yard or a fat quarter of muslin or white plain cotton fabric
**LadyHawk designs pattern or kit of your choice (optional – available at class)
**Rayon threads in a variety of colors (if you have them)
**Embroidery needles (if you have them)
**1 package or 1 yard water soluble stabilizer (e.g., Sulky Solvy)
**Machine embroidery hoop (7” spring hoop works great)
**A variety of yarn, fibers, floss, and/or embellishing threads (if you have them)
Bring your ‘second’ bobbin case if you have one (don’t buy one for this class!)
Bring your ‘portable sewing table’ if you have one
** = I will have these items available for purchase in class.
Singer Featherweight 221 is not very compatible with this class - if you have another option for your sewing machine, you'll be more successful in class.
Visit Julie's site for an example of projects that have been made with this technique... http://www.ladyhawkdesigns.com/id70.html |
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