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3-Hour Workshop
10 am - 1 pm EDT, Wednesday, March 26
Learn the basics of cutting and piecing improvisationally while stitching improv pods. Pods are leaves, are cups, are boats, are hills, are MORE. We are going to explore this simple improvisationally cut and pieced curved shape from all angles. We will also talk about the fundamentals--including technical and design details-- of curved improvisational pieced pods. It is great fun!
All Levels
Students to Provide
Quilting Supplies
• Improv Patchwork: Dynamic Quilts Made with Line & Shape by Maria Shell <https://talesofastitcher.com/improv-patchwork-dynamic-quilts-made-with-line-shape/>
• Sewing machine with a straight stitch and a quarter-inch foot and/or the ability to create a quarter inch seam. (A quarter-inch foot with a flange will NOT work for sewing curves.)
• Olfa 60MM Straight Handle Rotary Cutter<https://olfa.com/craft/product/60mm-straight-handle-rotary-cutter-rty-3-g/> Is HIGHLY recommended for cutting without a ruler.
• Straight Rectangular Ruler (please bring one basic longer ruler, my favorite is the Omnigid 4’’ x 14’’) < http://omnigrid.com/quilting-sewing-supplies/rulers/omnigrid-standard-rulers/r14/>
• Rotary Mat
• Basic quilting supplies including straight pins, seam ripper, neutral thread, scissors, and snips
• Measuring tape
• Small sticky note pad
• Paper and/or notebook and/or draft paper for making notes, sketches, and drawings about your quilt
• Calculator
• Design wall (a large piece of flannel or batting works fine)
• Digital camera or cell phone with the ability to take pictures
• Stiletto or Awl
• Small bag for trash/fabric scraps
• Painters tape
Fabric—PLEASE WASH ALL FABRIC PRIOR TO COMING TO CLASS
This workshop is about experimenting. Feel free to bring scraps, fat quarters, or yardage. A wide variety of colors, prints, and solids works best. Batiks are not recommended.
Sewing Machine Required