Pictorial Appliqué Workshop
Pictorial Appliqué Workshop The focus of this class is to rethink the traditional appliqué process. I create highly detailed images by creating a pattern – defined by simple shapes and based structure and movement – and, then, allow the printed fabrics to mimic texture, which gives the image a ‘painted’ quality. My applique process is quite extensive. For this three-day workshop, I will be supplying the students with one of my large hummingbird patterns. Each day will bring a new lesson on a specific technique: pattern drawing, the freezer paper appliqué process, fabric selection, stitching, quilting and binding.
It is NOT possible to finish the project in the time we have together, but you will be able to make quite a bit of progress and you’ll have the information you need to continue. Students are encouraged to bring a ‘healthy’ stash to the classroom. A quick Google image search or peruse your own photo library - will aid you in finding a colorful hummingbird image –– one suitable to your own private fabric stash. (And, not to worry, there’s an entire quilt shop just beyond the classroom door!)
Here is an example to illustrate my photo-to-quilt process:
Some recent student workshop projects:
Lyons Quilting Friday to Sunday, August 5–7
Pictorial Appliqué Workshop Supply List
• Paper-cutting scissors and Fabric-cutting scissors*
• Piece of foam core or insulation board the same size as your project (optional, but helpful). Otherwise you will need to disassemble your project to take it home.
• Freezer paper, enough to cover entire image
• Power strip/surge protector/extension cord
• Finger stiletto (optional)*
• Sheet or fabric to cover your work table during non-class hours.
• A color image, may be a paper copy, for reference. • Pencil and eraser
• Fine point, black permanent marker (optional) • Plenty of appropriate fabric selections. Colorful textured prints, batiks, hand-dyes, marbled and non-repeating patterned fabrics work best. I will also have commercial fabrics in fat quarters available for purchase.* • Quilt Viewer / Reducing Glass (optional)*
You may not be ready for these during the workshop, but you may need them to complete your project. • Straight pins for applique: I use glass head applique pins from Bohin*
• Silk pins or straight pins for pinning pieces to the design board.
• Muslin, Kona cotton, or background fabric, as large as your quilt size, for a base in which to applique on (may be determined later).
• Resealable plastic bags to organize pattern pieces, gallon size or larger recommended.
• Hand-sewing needle: I use Bohin Applique #11*
• Small iron and ironing pad (optional); irons and ironing boards are provided in the classroom.
• Hand-sewing thread: I use Masterpiece 50/2 cotton by Superior Threads*
It is NOT possible to finish the project in the time we have together, but you will be able to make quite a bit of progress and you’ll have the information you need to continue. Students are encouraged to bring a ‘healthy’ stash to the classroom. A quick Google image search or peruse your own photo library - will aid you in finding a colorful hummingbird image –– one suitable to your own private fabric stash. (And, not to worry, there’s an entire quilt shop just beyond the classroom door!)
Here is an example to illustrate my photo-to-quilt process:
Some recent student workshop projects:
Lyons Quilting Friday to Sunday, August 5–7
Pictorial Appliqué Workshop Supply List
• Paper-cutting scissors and Fabric-cutting scissors*
• Piece of foam core or insulation board the same size as your project (optional, but helpful). Otherwise you will need to disassemble your project to take it home.
• Freezer paper, enough to cover entire image
• Power strip/surge protector/extension cord
• Finger stiletto (optional)*
• Sheet or fabric to cover your work table during non-class hours.
• A color image, may be a paper copy, for reference. • Pencil and eraser
• Fine point, black permanent marker (optional) • Plenty of appropriate fabric selections. Colorful textured prints, batiks, hand-dyes, marbled and non-repeating patterned fabrics work best. I will also have commercial fabrics in fat quarters available for purchase.* • Quilt Viewer / Reducing Glass (optional)*
You may not be ready for these during the workshop, but you may need them to complete your project. • Straight pins for applique: I use glass head applique pins from Bohin*
• Silk pins or straight pins for pinning pieces to the design board.
• Muslin, Kona cotton, or background fabric, as large as your quilt size, for a base in which to applique on (may be determined later).
• Resealable plastic bags to organize pattern pieces, gallon size or larger recommended.
• Hand-sewing needle: I use Bohin Applique #11*
• Small iron and ironing pad (optional); irons and ironing boards are provided in the classroom.
• Hand-sewing thread: I use Masterpiece 50/2 cotton by Superior Threads*
