NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Materials Fee: 0 Fee Details: 0
Required Supplies: DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS PDF:
https://tinyurl.com/mepvacyv
Please download and print the above linked PDF (double-sided is OK). Color is nice, but it's OK to print it in B&W. Bring the printed copy to the workshop with you.
MATERIALS LIST:
Cotton sewing thread: 40- or 50-weight, medium grey
Cotton batting: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 6–8)
Cotton backing: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 6–8)
6–8 neutral fabrics: choose solid or subtly printed quilting cotton fabrics in a neutral color family. Very subtle textures are OK but no strong prints, please. Choose colors in one family with similar values, such as ALL light grey, ALL medium grey, ALL black, ALL tan, ALL navy, etc. If you use prints, make sure they are very small and low-contrast. Yarn dyed wovens are nice for this project and provide a texture contrast to the printed cottons. Cut into 4" x 6" pieces (cut 3–4 each).
Accent fabrics: choose strong, bright, modern colors. Solids or subtle textures/prints. Cut two: 4" x 6", cut one: 1.5" x 6", cut one: 1.25" x 6".
#8 or #12 perle hand quilting cotton thread
Please cut fabric & batting before class, so you can have as much time as possible to work on your mini quilts.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
Small scissors and fabric shears
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Quilting ruler
Fabric marking pen
Straight pins
Wooden chopstick
Note pad and pencil/pen
Cell phone or digital camera
Sashiko or embroidery needle
Prep Requirements: Please print out the PDF and bring it with you to class (see above).
Fabric and batting cutting instructions are included in the above PDF. Please cut fabric and batting in advance so you have more time to sew in class.
In this workshop, learn how to maximize design with a minimal palette of solid neutrals plus a flash of bright color, build a composition from the center outwards with the quilt-as-you-go technique, and layer complexity with added surface texture, leaving some seams visible. Add richness and graphic design with big stitch embellishments. This mid-century-modern inspired project is great for using small amounts of special fabrics. Students will learn the quilt-as-you-go method to build simple and sophisticated compositions, then will add sashiko-inspired hand stitching for a sleek and graphic touch. Minis will be finished with a flat backing, and David will share a great gusset join technique for building a larger composition. Sewing machines provided!