Many thanks to Barbara Engler for forwarding photos of the project that class participants will work on during her Cutaway Applique workshop that she will lead at PNP on Monday, February, 15.
Below please find the supply list for the Cutaway Applique workshop that Barbara Engler will teach on February 15. Also, please note that since our February 1 meeting was canceled where Barbara was going to do her trunk show, she will do that presentation first thing on the 15th and her workshop will immediately follow.
As you know, Tony Munoz will be our guest on March 1, when he will present his lecture entitled, "One Man's Viewpoint of the Quilting World" from 11:00 a.m. to noon, after which we will have lunch and then his "Twisted Bargello" workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Below is a photo of the Twisted Bargello quilt that workshop participants will make, as well as the supply list with pre-cutting/pre-sewing instructions. If you want to sign up for the workshop, please email Marguerite ASAP as there are only three spots left!
As you know, we will have our own Liz Ewing providing a "Mini Stars" workshop on May 18. The supply list for that workshop is below.
Mini Stars Supply List
This little quilt is made with four flying geese units, four corner blocks and one center block. You can make either a 2, 2.5, 3 or 4-inch finished star. This is for those who would prefer not to work with such small blocks. Since it is a small project, bring scraps and fat quarters. Be sure and bring fabrics that have enough contrast that the points of the star stand out against the background. Fabrics should be small print. Shirting works well for background fabric except when you are using Aunt Gracie, and then you will need to use a solid white or off white.
Supplies:
1. Sewing machine in good working order, with accurate quarter inch foot and adjustable stitch length.
2. Other sewing supplies that you usually use. Pins, seam ripper etc.
3. 3 ½ to 4 ½ inch Creative Grid square rulers. Be sure your rulers have ⅛ inch markings and that you are able to see through them easily.
4. Small cutting mat/ironing surface (I like the 7-inch Omnigrid ironing surface and cutting board combination.)
5. 28 mm rotary cutter (I like the smaller one but also use the 45 mm cutter)
6. Small iron -- You will be doing lots of pressing and I highly recommend the Clover Craft Iron, which is not only small but does not draw lots of electricity (120W). This is a good investment for those who do lots of classes and attend retreats.
7. Pencil for light fabric or light chalk pencil for dark fabric.
8. On some of these small projects, sometimes it is recommended to use a 70 needle and 60 wt thread, however, that is up to you. I use a size 80 needle and 50 wt thread.
9. Small scissors to snip seam allowances. I use a Ginghers 4" knife edge sewing scissor.
10. Extension cord and power strip. Small bag for trash. Ott lamp if you need extra light.
Optional: Single hole throat plate for your machine.
* I will be bring my machine, so if there is someone who just can’t bring a machine, you are welcome to use mine. Liz
You will also need your basic sewing supplies: machine, cutting mat and rotary cutter, scissors, needle and thread, and anything else you usually use in class.
The supply list for that workshop is as follows:
2 1/2 yards of double-sided pre-quilted fabric
1 1/2 yards of coordinated fabric for lining (pockets)
5 yards extra-wide double-fold bias tape (or you can make your own from 3 1/2" strips)
(P.S. Sometimes it can be difficult to find in stores pretty double-sided, pre-quilted fabric, so I wanted to post this supply list plenty early to give you time to shop around for some that you like.)
