Supply Lists and Fees

Class Descriptions and Supply Lists

Parallelisms (one or two day workshop) - This workshop is intended to be an adventure in creativity. The student will not make a project exactly like my sample, but rather will be given a variety of techniques which can be used to set free the inner child. We will spend time playing with color and design. The one day workshop will involve cutting, fusing and creating. The two day class will also include stitching!

Bring:

A sense of adventure

A love of fabric and color

Your imagination, plus . . . .

Iron and ironing surface

Teflon pressing sheet

Rotary cutter, ruler (6”x24” & 6”x6” are my favorites) and mat

Fabric and paper scissors

Fusible web - Choose one of these three: Wonder Under, Heat & Bond Lite or Steam a Seam Lite (not Steam a Seam Lite "2")

Sewing Machine (for the two day workshop only)

Fabric selection

A quilt artist is limited only by their imagination and the fabric pallet and fibers available for use. Therefore, to allow yourself freedom to pick and choose what is needed for self expression during class, bring many fabrics that provide a wide assortment of colors, shades, patterns and textures. You will not use everything during class, but you will have the start of a good collection of fabrics and fibers so you can continue creating your works of art! Sharing and exchanging with other students will be encouraged.

Don't over think or worry about your choices; trust yourself and enjoy this chance to play. Don’t be concerned about choosing colors that match something in your home – choose anything that appeals to you and makes you smile (it is helpful however, if these fabrics, or at least pairs of them, are fun together).

Bring:

At least six - 1/2 yard pieces of 100% cotton fabric

At least six - Fat quarters of 100% cotton fabric

(Larger pieces of fabric are fine. There’s no need to cut fabric pieces into 1/2 yard or fat quarter sizes.)

These fabrics should include colors and patterns which move and excite you such as geometrics, batiks, tone on tone prints and/or large patterns which would be effective when cut into strips and spread across a separate piece. Some bright pieces add to the fun, and do feel free to bring things that you think you may never use - like that wild paisley you bought and can't remember why!!!

THERE ARE NO WRONG CHOICES!

If you have additional fabrics and fibers on hand, bring those too. This could include an assortment of sheers and lightweight specialty fabrics (anything over 3” square is good). Tulle, netting, organza, lace, etc.. Fancy, colorful yarns and threads can add to the fun. Just look around for what you have on hand - - - don’t buy any. We can share and exchange these items too.

Life Beyond Meandering

Supply List

Sewing Machine - in good working order; feed dogs must be able to be dropped or covered; bring the manual, all accessories and a few extra bobbins.

Darning foot for machine

Basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, name tag, etc.)

Marking Tools - bring a variety of what you like which will show up on your fabric.

Thread - good quality in at least two contrasting colors for the top and bobbin - this helps with tension adjustment.

8 to 10 (at least!) sample quilt sandwiches: a sample sandwich consists of two 16" squares of muslin layered with a square of thin, flat batting and held together with safety pins or basting spray. Free motion quilting is always more effective and easier when using high quality batting, especially the thin, flat variety. Some of my favorites are “Warm & Natural” or “Hobbs “Thermore” for wall quilts because they may be purchased off a roll in smaller amounts. I also like all of the 80cotton/20 poly batts - these drape much better for crib or larger quilts.

A brainstorming project - Bring in a top and learn lots of options for quilting it as we gather around the table and discuss design options & placement. We can learn so much by talking through a variety of quilts and sharing ideas with each other.

Threaded Borders

Supply List:

Sewing Machine - in good working order; feed dogs must be able to be dropped or covered; bring the manual, all accessories and a few extra bobbins.

Darning foot for machine

Basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, name tag, etc.)

Marking Tools - Bring a variety of what you like which will show up on your fabric (blue washout marker or a sliver of soap are my favorites)

Thread in a variety of colors, fibers and weights (bring what you have)

4 or 5 Sample Sandwiches - Each sandwich should consist of two 16" squares of quality muslin layered with a square of thin, flat batting, held together with safety pins or basting spray.

A quilt top which could use excitement in the borders. It is important that these pieces have medium to wide borders of a relatively plain fabric (tone on tones or even solids work well). Busy prints will not allow the stitching to show. In class we will hang these on a design wall and have a group discussion on which designs to use where for the best effect. We will spend much class time “playing” on the sample sandwiches. If your quilt is sandwiched together with batting and backing and held with safety pins you may have time to begin threading the borders in class. If you don’t have a quilt ready for threaded borders just bring your sample sandwiches and learn from the quilts others bring.

Repliqué Coneflowers (3 or 6 hour workshop) - Chris' new book is about this exciting technique for turning favorite pictures into quilts with machine appliqué. In this class the students will make a small wall quilt of pretty coneflowers. Once the technique is mastered the possibilities for it's use are limited only by the quilter's imagination.

Supply List

Sewing Machine with adjustable stitch width and length (darning & satin stitch feet)

Basic sewing supplies (pins, paper & fabric scissors, ripper, name tag, etc.)

Thread in a variety of colors to match fabrics & at least 3 bobbins

Scotch tape & a pencil

Embroidery scissors (must have a sharp point)

Fabric: 14" square sky; 8"square each dark purple (under petals), pink (petals), and 2 different greens (stems & leaves); 6" square brown (centers). These amounts are approximate.

Optional: A variegated thread in browns & golds for embroidered spikes on flower centers.

Finishing (6 hour workshop only): 1/4 yard border fabric; 18" square each backing fabric and thin cotton batting.

Architectural Repliqué (6 hour workshop) - This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to create a building (or just about anything else) in fabric. In this workshop the student will begin with a picture of a favorite building (their home, church, family farm, etc.). They will then learn how to make an exact replica in fabric by stitching directly on a copy machine enlargement.

In the first half of class everyone will begin to make a sample block to learn the basic technique. By making the sample block first the student is able to not only learn the technique, but make mistakes without the pressure to have a fine finished piece and have the opportunity to decide if she really likes the technique before investing in fabric or starting something with the guilt of not finishing.

During the second half of class I will work one on one with each student to determine the order of stitching and fabric choices. A photograph of their project is necessary. An enlargement of the photo is helpful, but not essential. This is a basic machine appliqué class, with a twist, and beginners as well as advanced quilters can have great results!

Supply List:

Sewing machine with adjustable stitch width & length (darning & satin stitch feet).

Basic sewing supplies (pins, paper & fabric scissors, ripper, name tag, etc.)

Thread in a variety of colors to match fabrics & at least 3 bobbins

Scotch tape & pencil

Embroidery scissors (must have a sharp point)

Clear color photograph of building to be appliquéd

Copy machine enlargement of photograph (optional)

Fabric for sample block: 8" x 12" piece of sky, scraps for trees, grass, bushes, roof, siding or brick, insides of windows, trim, etc. This sample block is a good place to audition fabrics you think will work in your own home quilt.

Mariner’s Compass Simplified (6 hour workshop) - Traditional Mariner’s Compass quilts are beautiful, but can be difficult and time consuming to piece. This class will change that! Students will draft a traditional Mariner’s Compass using only a pencil and ruler. Then they will sew directly on their pattern using foundation piecing techniques and NO TEMPLATES! Compasses can be made any shape and size once the technique is learned.

Supply list:

Basic Sewing Supplies (pins, paper & fabric scissors, ripper, name tag, etc.)

Sewing machine, iron & ironing surface

Ruler (6"x24") rotary cutter & mat

Add-a-quarter ruler - 12" (optional)

Mechanical pencil, color pencils & scotch tape

Fabric:

1 yard "border" - this is the fabric the compass will be placed on. A multicolor print works well here.

1/2 yard light background (behind points)

1/4 yard each of a light and dark value of three different colors. These fabrics will make up the points of the compass. The light and dark value of each of the colors gives the points a 3-dimensional look. Pull these colors from the multicolor border fabric.

I will provide paper for drafting the compass.

Silhouette Appliqué (3 or 6 hour workshop) - Create a lovely floral silhouette block while learning a type of reverse machine appliqué which is especially exciting to try “free motion”. This technique may be used to silhouette almost anything, on a pieced or solid background, once you know how!

Supply list:

Sewing machine with adjustable stitch width & length (darning & satin stitch feet).

Basic sewing supplies (pins, paper & fabric scissors, ripper, name tag, etc.)

Embroider scissors (must have a sharp point)

Black thread

Marking tool (light to mark on black - I prefer a sliver of ordinary soap)

Fabric:

1/2 yard of black 100% cotton fabric

1/2 yard of a light or bright, colorful backgroud (hand dyes & batiks work well here)