Classes & Lectures

Nothing creates more unique art than thread magic! The techniques Involved guarantee that your work is unlike anyone else’s. So why not use them to make a badge that declares who you are. We’ll be working with all kinds of embroidery threads using a mixture of machine quilting, embroidery, thread sketching ,embellishing to make your own name badge. This class gives a
smaller range project, that’s achievable in the class period. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate See contract for class prices
1 Session, 3 hours

Outline

A. Demo with decorative thread in bobbin,
machine embroidery techniques,
and machine beading

B. Discuss badge design

C. Discuss fabric and thread choices

D. . Prepare badge for quilting
1. Fuse two pieces of hand-dye together
2. Mark design

E. Begin quilting outline

F. Add embellishments

G. Show finishing technique

Materials for badges
2 4” x 6” pieces fabric for top (hand-dye available)
6” x 6”“ piece of Style a Shade
Steam a seam 2
Pin Back
Decorative threads? Metallics, rayons, irridescents, both thick and thin. (each metallic or thicker thread should have a light-weight, #40, rayon thread to match)
Novelty yarns(optional)
Small objects for embellishment (optional)
(kit of all materials available for $12.00 fee
Fees subject to change without notice)

Tools:
Zig-zag sewing machine with darning foot
Topstitching needles #90
Extra bobbin case( optional for Pfaffs and drop in bobbin machines)
Extra Bobbins (5)
1 pair, scissors
Lo-ran Needle Threader
Chenille needles

Skill needs: For this class you need to know how to wind a bobbin, change a foot, turn on your machine, thread your machine and change a bobbin on the machine you are using.