Mel Beach: Warning! Modern, Improv Curves Ahead! (6 hour WS, Thurs, 1/23/25, 12-6pm EST)
More images
Purchase
6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EST, Thursday, January 23
Buckle up for a new take on modern, improv curves! We'll experiment and play with topstitch applique curves that are Finished, Freeing, Forgiving, and FUN! Once you see how quick and easy it is to create these improvisational curves, we'll add a modern, curvy twist to traditional quilt designs including borders, Pinwheels, Chinese Coins, Log Cabins, and Drunkard's Path blocks.
All Levels
Students to Provide
6+ fat quarters (18” x 22”) will provide options for trying each technique by making a few blocks/units. You have the option to bring additional yardage to create a larger quilt. One of the techniques involves 10” squares so you are welcome to bring 8 or more 10” squares if you have them on hand, but you will still need 4-5 fat quarters for the other techniques.
Elmer’s White School Glue (I cannot guarantee same results with other glue brands/styles)
Sewing machine in good working order equipped with a 80/12 or 90/14 topstitch needle, open toe applique foot or quarter inch piecing foot.
50wt thread(s) that coordinates or contrasts with your fabrics
Rotary cutting equipment:
45mm or 60 mm rotary cutter with a NEW sharp blade installed as we’ll be cutting through multiple layers (treat yourself to a new blade as this will be SEW much easier)
18” x 24” or bigger cutting mat
Rotary rulers: 6” square, 12” square, and 6” x 24”
Fabric Scissors
Iron/pressing surface
Blue painter’s tape/washi
Optional: Design wall
Sewing Machine Required