Workshops - Moths & Moons
WORKSHOP - Moths and Moons
LENGTH - 1 day
LEVEL - Beginning to intermediate
Sewing machine needed (at least a few of decorative stitches)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION -
We will spend the day making marvelous moths! Each student will get a patterns and directions for making the Moths and Moons Quilt, $18. Bring your favorite fabrics or purchase a kit from Jane’s stash of FreeSpirit designs to create one to three giant moths (approximately 27”W X 21”H each). They will be assembled using Jane’s accessible appliqué method. After class you will be able to stitch your background and apply your gorgeous critters.
PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST -
•Drawing materials: Colored pencils, Micron Pen, plain paper
•Sewing basics: scissors, pins, etc.
•Sewing machine in good working order
•Open-toed embroidery foot - optional, but very useful, #20 Bernina
•Roxanne's Glue-Baste-It
•Xacto type knife with #11 blade (optional)
•Fusible interfacing: white, non woven, 1-2 yds. ( Shir Tailor by Pellon is best)
•Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive, half yard
•Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
•Fabrics: at least a ten fat quarters or more of coordinating simple prints in colors that you like together, plus solid black. I recommend including some contrasting colors, as well. Think moth wings and bodies.
•Threads: Basic 50wt sewing thread to match your fabrics and matching bobbins.
•18” X 9” foam corrugated cardboard, insolation board, styrofoam sheet or cork board for pinning shapes in place
•Extension cord, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors (if necessary)
•Digital camera-optional, but very useful
THE GUILD SHOULD SUPPLY:
Large projection screen
Sturdy table for projector and laptop
2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts
2 tables for teachers use
3-5 irons and ironing stations
Electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors, lighting (if necessary)
Plenty of workspace for each student