Clamshells in the Cape

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210H The Handwriting is on the Quilt

Details

While learning hand-appliquéd Clamshells, you will also be able to design a small quilt.  The design elements to be considered are colour and fabrics, shape and placement of clamshells.  Big stitch quilting and embroidery stitches will complete the quilt.  Enjoy a relaxed slow stitching workshop.

Student Requirements:

• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Fabric for the top:
  o Background fabric 40”x14” (102cmx36cm)
  o Backing and Batting 42”x16” (107cmx41cm)
  o Clamshell fabric in your choice of colour and design e.g., solids, geometric, prints
• Cut and sandwich a 10” square for a practice sample
• Thread to match clamshell fabric ( neutral usually matches most fabrics)
• Perle cotton #8 for big stitch quilting in the colour of your choice
• Embroidery needles #10 and #7 or #5
• Thimble
• Needle grabber (optional)
• Scissors:
  o Large fabric scissors and paper scissors
  o Small embroidery scissors
• Marking pen
• Safety pins/basting thread for sandwiching the quilt
• 12”x6” quilter’s ruler
• Small 12”x18” mat
• Hera marker
• Marking pen (chalk or Frixion pen) with fine tip
• Liquid spray starch
• Small paint brush
• Prym aqua glue marker
• Notebook and pen/pencil