Classes & Lectures

Windows and Doors

Everyone loves to go through new doors and look through new windows. Quilts with flaps and 3 dimensional additions give us an extra dimension of excitement! We’ll use several appliqué techniques to create a layered quilt with windows made of sheers, and flaps and overlays made of hand-dye and embroidery. Over it all, we add a layer of incredible machine embroidery and embellishment. The perfect quilt for the child in us all. Skill level: Intermediate /expert project oriented 6 hour class 1 Session,See contract for class pricing

Class Outline

A. Discuss windows and flaps.
1. What is on the outside
2. What do we want to find on the inside

B. Appliqué demo,
1. Discuss technique choices
a. Direct
b. Cut-away

C. Discuss quilt design

D. Discuss fabric and thread choices

E. Making flaps
1. Cutting away the top flap
2. Lining the inside of the flap
3. Creating top of flap
4. Applying the flap to the top of the quilt

F. Making windows
1. Creating windows
2. Placing something in the window to see
3. Applying the window

G. Class continues finishing edges

H. Demo adding decorative stitching over the overlay with thick and thin threads.

I. Class Walk around. Discuss everyone’s design process.

Materials
for 22"x18" Wall Hanging
( you can decide whatever size you would like to make)
1 fat?quarter yard fabric for top (hand-dye available)
1 fat quarter of fuse a shade ( heavy weight iron-on Pellon)
1-3 yards of steam a seam 2 12” wide
totally stable( optional)
Crochet Cotton
several scraps of hand-dyed fabric, sheers and lame fabric for overlay
Decorative threads?Metallics, rayons, irridescents, both thick and thin.
(each metallic or thicker thread should have a, #40, rayon thread to match)

Tools:
Rotary cutter and mat
Zigzag sewing machine with appliqué foot, and darning foot
Extra bobbin case (optional for Pfaff and rotary hook Berninas, and drop-in
bobbin machines.)
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (10-20)
1 pair, pelican (appliqué) scissors
Marking pencils or chalk
quilt-tack (you may use mine)
Lo ran Needle threader
Chenille needles(a large sharp needle with a big eye):

I don’t do kits for students for this class because I feel it limits creativity. I do, however, bring in sheers, stabilizers, hand-dyes and thread in case they’re needed If you have questions/ problems/ concerns about the supply list or the class, please call me so I can help.