A New Look at Appliqué!
Machine appliqué is so much more than a satin stitch. Ann will show you 6 ways to appliqué. Even if you don't like appliqué, one method or a combination might appeal to you. In this class the students will make a 22 inch floral sampler using all the methods. Also included are tips on successful use of decorative thread for appliqué and quilting. A full day workshop. The student needs to bring a prepared background to class and a sewing machine, see supply list.
Supply List
Machine and supplies
- Sewing machine with zigzag and decorative stitches, be able to lower the feed dogs.
- Sewing machine instruction manual
- Extra bobbin case (optional)
- Multipurpose foot, or appliqué foot
- Darning or free-motion foot
- Throat plate with wide hole
- Sewing machine needles, Schmetz topstitch size 12 and 14
Thread
- Decorative (shiny) thread, solid color and variegated threads that blend and contrast with fabric choices
- Matching bobbin thread
Fabric - please feel free to bring whatever colors you would like. It is not necessary to duplicate the colors in my sample!
Prepare in advance of class:
- 22" square of fabric for background-solid color, batiks, mottled, hand dyes all work well.
- 14" square of contrasting fabric for inner square fused with Wonder-Under, turned on point, centered in the middle of the background, and fused onto 22" square.
- Trace pattern pieces onto paper side of Wonder Under with pencil. Download pattern pdf here.
Bring to class:
- 1 yd. crisp tear-away
- 2 yd of Wonder Under (do NOT bring Heat and Bond brand!)
- Scraps that blend and contrast background for leaf clusters, 3 flowers and stems
- 3 red tulips 6 x 6 inches for each
- 1 bud 1.5 x 3 inches
- 3 stems for tulips 12 inches long
- 3 tulip leaves 11 x 3 inches each
- green leaves on the right a 10 x 10 inch square
- green leaves on the left 12 x 12 inch square plus a small piece for centers
- 14-16 inch square of muslin or solid color fabric for practice
Bring to class:
- Plastic hoop for machine with inner metal clip $4, if you need one, email Ann in advance
- Extension cord, scissors, pins
- Small bottle of silicone, Sewer's Aid optional
- Pencil
- Iron and ironing surface
- Quilters gloves (optional)
Ann will have a supply of thread and needles for purchase
