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March 13, 2010 Workshop
LANDSCAPES AND MORE
Welcome to the world of landscape quilts. We live in a beautiful part of the country where we see wonderful landscapes every day. Most of us also have memories of visiting the shore or a beautiful garden. You can create memories of these special places by making a landscape quilt. Accidental landscapes can come from an idea in your head or from a favorite picture that you wish to capture in fabric.
In this class you will learn from a sample kit several methods of putting landscapes together. You will then choose one of the methods or use several of the methods to complete your own landscape. I will also demo special techniques that can add texture and interest to your quilt. We will try thread painting, felting, snippets, burned edge, and how to use tyvek, organza, tulle, Angelina, thread trash and yarn.
Your landscapes can be any size. You can make a very small one (5 in. x 7 in.), BUT I would suggest you start with a 9 in x 12 in OR 11 in x 17 in. It is easier to get different techniques into a larger size. Bring pictures of a favorite landscapes to use as inspiration. I will have a mountain scene and a beach scene for you, if you cannot decide on one of your own. For the most part your pieces need to be at least 4 inches deep by at least 20 inches wide.
Be sure to pick fabrics that represent the different aspects of landscapes. For example: Water does not have to actually be water fabric. You can choose different hues of blue, green and white.
Knowing how much fabric to bring can be tricky. Fat quarters, 1/8 yard cuts and scraps all work well. Be sure to have a good selection of values from light to dark. The contrast between fabrics is what makes the perspective work.
FABRIC POSSIBILITIES
- Sky: ------------- blues, grays, sunsets, sun rises
- Mountains:--------- grays, purples, greens, blues, fall colors
- Fields:-------------- greens, browns
- Flowers: ----------- all colors scale should be small
- Water: ------------ blue, blue-green, and white for waves
- Rocks: ------------ grays to brown/li>
- Trees: ------------ brown for trunks and green for leaves
- Sand: ------------ beiges and tans
Most of the fabrics we will be using will be cottons, but you will also try using tulle and organza to enhance your piece. If you have never used these fabrics, don’t panic! 10 inch square to ½ yard is plenty. Small pieces of green, blue, gray would be good starters. I will bring some of mine to share.
You will also need:
- 1/2 yard non fusible medium weight interfacing for a base
- 1/2 yard backing fabric and batting
NEEDS LIST:
Kit fee $5 for sample technique kit. THIS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE!!
FABRICS
Since I do not know what type of landscape you will choose, much of your fabric selection will be up to you to decide.
NOTIONS:
- Fabric scissors
- paper scissors
- pins
- Seam ripper
- tracing paper
- fabric markers
- Embroidery Hoop: 8 inch or larger spring loaded
- Rotary cutter, mat and large square ruler
- Thread: lots of variety, colors to match and to contrast; Invisible in dark and light.
- 1 yard Wonder Under or Steam a Seam 2 light
- Thread trash: strings left after washing your fabric
- Angelina: Sparkly white with a touch of color are my favorites.
- Pencils/pens and note paper
- Sewing machine with open toe embroidery foot and free motion foot.
There are always lots to think about when getting ready for a class. If you are unsure of what to bring or have any questions feel free to call or email me.
Lois Griffith 434-534-8513
loisgriff@jetbroadband.com
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