NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Required Supplies: Fabric: One Fat quarter for background Assortment of scraps or fat quarters in 4-6 colors for applique shapes One Fat quarter for pillow back 18x18" fusible fleece Batting scraps (approximately 30x30" of them)
Notions (Kits available): One Schmetz Microtex (Sharp) Sewing Machine Needle (130/705 H-M) Size 80/12 One Spool YLI Wonder Invisible Thread, .004, 1500yds, Clear Eight sheets Cut-Rite Heavy Duty Freezer Paper Roxanne Glue-Baste-It (2 oz or .5oz travel size) 20x20" tear-away stabilizer
Prep Requirements: No prep work Supply Kit URL: https://corinnesovey.com/products/quiltcon-improv-memphis-applique-workshop-supply-kit Additional Supply Kit URL: https://a.co/46cc9ah
Ready to head back to the 80s and create a modern improv appliqué pillow in the Memphis design aesthetic? This class will show examples of Memphis design from the past and present, followed by instruction on how you can create your very own design using common shapes and appliqué. We will cover basic shapes, practice drawing them, and then discuss how to create a balanced composition. Once the designs are ready, we will dive into how to use freezer paper appliqué to bring your design to life. You will learn the basics of freezer paper appliqué and how to add a little pop to the pillow with faux trapunto. At the end of the class, you will have a pillow unique to you and impressive to all. Sewing machines provided!
Required Supplies: Fabric: