Out of the Box

Code: 409S
Type: Workshop
Class Type: Machine Sewing - Embellishment - Fibre Art - Art Quilt
Level: Confident
Cost Class: R 400.00
Cost Kit: R 25.00

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Details

You will stitch a stunning teardrop-shaped piece using a paper pattern.  The completed top will be embellished with felt and optional stamped motifs with a facing instead of a binding.  Macky will also demonstrate her technique for applying facings to square and rectangular quilts.

Student Requirements:

The compulsory kit contains paper patterns; 50 cm square of placemat batting; 50cm square of interfacing; use of paints and stamps.

• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Fabric for the top:
  o 12cm square of fabric for the centre circle
  o 20cm square of felt for the central motif
  o Fabric selection for the 31 “rays”. The top strip is from a 10-inch x 3-inch strip. The other rays are paired in graded colours using strips between 1.5 inches and 6 – 10 inches long. You decide how many different fabrics you want for the rays.
• Fabric for the back: Fat quarter of backing fabric
• Machine quilting thread
• 30cm square of fusible web
• 150cm bias strip (2” wide) for the front border (it may be joined)
• 150cm bias strip (2 ½” wide) for back facing (it may be joined)
• Machine thread to match fabric choices
• Cutting mat and rotary cutter with a new blade
• Quilt ruler
• Sewing Machine in good working order;
  o Quarter-inchch presser foot
  o Open toe appliqué presser foot if you have one
• Extension cord, 15 amp plug or adaptor, surge protector plug

NOTE: Macky will assist with fabric choices and cutting instructions after registration.