Pacific Aquarium
Description: This is a four lesson class suitable for all levels. The background was made using basic Bargello techniques. Applique, embroidery and quilting are applied to the background making up the underwater 3-D scene. It is a fun class with lots of different techniques to try and experiment with. This is a great design for the creative student to add his/her personal touch with the addition of other ocean occupants.
OUTLINE of LESSONS
Lesson One takes you through the requirements and different media that can be used, plus where to look for inspiration. Some cutting out will also be done.
The background is made using very basic Bargello strip piecing techniques which is accomplished in Lesson Two.
During Lesson Three, you will learn, through different techniques, to make fish, shells, seaweed and any other pieces you wish to add.
In Lesson Four, the appliqués and beads will be added, you will embroider and quilt areas to the background making up the 3-D scene. Once all is complete, we will also then look at making the split binding.
Quilt Size: approximately 7" x 13"
Scheduled ClassLessons: 4 Start Date: 22-January-2011 Class Price: US$37 |
One-to-One LearningLessons: 4 Start Date: You choose Price: US$74.00 |
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Class Requirements:
Fabric:
(Please note, we will be discussing these items in depth and what to select in the first lesson)
25 cm (10") full width of sky fabric
25 cm (10") full width of water fabric
2 strips 1" x 15" OR 1 strip full width of six fabrics in colour run
scraps of fabric for seaweed, shells, etc.
40cm (16") Fine batting or Pellon (I prefer a cotton blend to work on)
40 cm (16") backing fabric
40 cm (16") heavy iron-on non-woven interfacing (used to stabilize work to embroider on)
neutral thread for piecing
assortment of decorative threads (e.g., machine embroidery, rayon, metallic)
25 cm x 25 cm (10" x 10") batting sandwich (one piece of calico and one of heavy interfacing with batting sandwiched between)
beads, sheer fabric, scraps of almost anything.
Other Requirements:
sewing machine and accessories
1/4" machine foot if you have one or other method of measuring 1/4"
darning or free motion foot
pencil or fabric marker
cutting mat, rotary cutter and rulers
scissors
fine pins (wedding and lace pins are ideal)
soldering Iron (if you have one)
Water soluble interfacing (optional) interfacing that dissolves in water
Topstitching or Metalfil needle maybe useful
Pacific Aquarium
Deep Purple
Close up of fish
Happy Quilting!
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