Classes & Lectures
Bobbin Work Appliqué
© 2009 Bobbin Work Appliqué
We’ll explore working with thick pearl cottons and #8 weight metallics, to create an appliqué will give you a strong and lightning fast appliqué embroidery that could go anywhere, on quilts, clothing or home dec items.
1 session, 6 hour project oriented workshop.
Skill level, beginner/expert
A. Demo Bobbin work stitching and shading
a. Color Choices
b. C and s shapes
B. Show appliqués in quilts, discuss difference in techniques
C. Students draw or pick personal design( patterns available in handout)\
a. Pattern Drawing
b. Zoning, color choice and shading
D. Student’s stitch design: studio time
E. Demo applying applique
Materials for appliqué
You can choose what size you would like
½ fabric for top (hand-dye available)
Totally Stable
Felt the size of the appliqué
#40 embroidery thread ( I prefer either superior or Madeira polyester
#5-#8 pearl cotton and metallic thread
Tools:
Zigzag sewing machine with darning foot
Extra bobbin case (optional for Pfaffs, drop in bobbin machines)
(Call me if you are unsure about what your machine needs.)
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (at least 10)
Pencil
Scissors
Halo (I’ll be bringing these to class. They aren’t mandatory but they really help)
Chenille needles (Large eye hand sewing needles with a sharp point)
Lo Ran Needle threader
I don’t do kits for students for this class because I feel it limits creativity. I do, however, bring in resources of sheers, hand-dyes, tools and thread in case they’re needed.
Student Class Information
Please read this before class.
I know many of the things I use for creating my quilts are hard to find. I won’t do kits for most classes because kits limit what I can bring you and limit your choices for your work. Instead I bring all kinds of resources into class for you so you can have what you need in class, without having to purchase something you don’t want. Please bring anything you want to experiment with to class if you have them. But don’t worry about finding things that you don’t know where to get. I’ll bring in the right stabilizers, fusibles, hand-dyed fabrics, the best threads, and tools I trust. They’re there for you to choose so you can pick exactly what you need and want in class. You can make a tab and settle up at the end of your class time.
A big part of enjoying a class is being able to participate and experiment. If your
machine isn’t working right, it makes that harder. I will make every effort to help you if your machine is in trouble, but there are things you should do to help avoid problems.
Please bring a machine you are familiar with! If you are borrowing a machine, make sure you know how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, and change the feet. Bring your manual if you can, and all your attachments.
In general, sewing machines are like cars. They need regular maintenance. Before any machine class, please take your machine out, check that it has the correct feet, and that it's working properly. If it hasn't been tuned up in the last two years, please have that done. Your good experience in any machine quilting class depends on your machine being in its best condition.
You probably know what you need to make your sewing day more comfortable. If you are more comfortable with a special light, chair or a pillow, bring it. Also if you have an extending table for your machine, that can be a great help.
I bring some books to help us feed our eyes and give us ideas, but if you have
interesting art books, children’s books with wonderful illustrations, or any kinds of image collections you want to bring, they will be very welcome. Please put your name in them before you come so they won’t be misplaced.
As a personal favor, please don’t wear perfumes or anything with strong scents. Or clothes that have perfume on them. I’m quite allergic to them. Other people may be too.
If you have questions or problems with your machine, or anything you are having trouble finding, feel free to call me and discuss it before class. I may be able to bring just the right gadget or book to make things work better for you.
September 09, 2010