Classes & Lectures
Thread Magic II-Image Building
Thread Magic II
Solid thread-painted images utilizing reverse appliqué techniques, embroidery skills and thread painting skills to create solid shaded images and three dimensional appliqué working with alternative threads. Skill level: intermediate/ expert project oriented workshop. Skill level, intermediate /expert.
1 session 6 hours
Class Outine
A. Discuss quilt design
1. Show personal work
2. Discuss inspiration and source books
B. Draw up design
C. Discuss fabric and thread choices
1. Metallics, flat, round, and flecked
2. Rayons
3. Choosing background fabric for embroidery
E. Quilting demo, thread shading and stitch techniques
F. Discuss technique choices
G Choose threads
H. Begin embroidery
I. Discuss blocking piece
J. Discuss placement of appliqué into the piece
K. Demo reverse appliqué technique to prepare a background for appliqué
L. Prepare surface for appliqué
M. Demo appliqué of finished work and embellishment of background using alternative threads from the back
Materials for embroidered appliqué
½ yard fabric for top and embroidery (hand-dye available)
9"x22" Piece of Fuse a Shade or Style a Shade ( thick iron on Pellon)
Solvy (optional)
Totally Stable
Nylon organza, lace or tulle (optional)
#40 or #30 weight decorative threads?Metallics, rayons, irridescents,
monofilament nylon thread (A large range of colors is helpful here.)
Tools:
Embroidery hoop ( the flat thin wooden German machine embroidery hoops really are best)
Zig zag sewing machine with darning foot
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (5-20)
1 pair, scissors
I don’t do kits for most classes because they limit creativity but I do make threads and fabrics available to students in class. If you have doubts or concerns about what to bring, please contact me.
A. Discuss quilt design
1. Show personal work
2. Discuss inspiration and source books
B. Draw up design
C. Discuss fabric and thread choices
1. Metallics, flat, round, and flecked
2. Rayons
3. Choosing background fabric for embroidery
E. Quilting demo, thread shading and stitch techniques
F. Discuss technique choices
G Choose threads
H. Begin embroidery
I. Discuss blocking piece
J. Discuss placement of appliqué into the piece
K. Demo reverse appliqué technique to prepare a background for appliqué
L. Prepare surface for appliqué
M. Demo appliqué of finished work and embellishment of background using alternative threads from the back
Materials for embroidered appliqué
½ yard fabric for top and embroidery (hand-dye available)
9"x22" Piece of Fuse a Shade or Style a Shade ( thick iron on Pellon)
Solvy (optional)
Totally Stable
Nylon organza, lace or tulle (optional)
#40 or #30 weight decorative threads?Metallics, rayons, irridescents,
monofilament nylon thread (A large range of colors is helpful here.)
Tools:
Embroidery hoop ( the flat thin wooden German machine embroidery hoops really are best)
Zig zag sewing machine with darning foot
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (5-20)
1 pair, scissors
I don’t do kits for most classes because they limit creativity but I do make threads and fabrics available to students in class. If you have doubts or concerns about what to bring, please contact me.
Zig zag sewing machine with darning foot
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (5-20)
1 pair, scissors
I don’t do kits for most classes because they limit creativity but I do make threads and fabrics available to students in class. If you have doubts or concerns about what to bring, please contact me.