MA-JC: Machine Applique with Jan Cunningham
This will be one six hour session on learning to machine applique'.
This class will teach the method for Machine Applique that is taught by Sharon Schamber in her book "Piece by Piece". You will construct a small flower piece and will learn every step of this technique and then be able to translate it to your own applique'. We will use a stabilizer that was developed by Sharon. You will have enough stabilizer for the class included in the class kit. The stabilizer stays in and gives the applique' a trapunto look when the process is completed. You will use a glue stick from the kit to form the pieces around the stabilizer. Then use liquid glue (which you supply) to apply the pieces to the background. Finally, a very small zigzag stitch is used to sew the pieces to the background with mono-poly thread. When sewn you will soak the entire piece in medium hot water with synthrapol to remove the glue and turn the stabilizer into fiber fir the trapunto look. The background fabric shrinks just enough to roll the edges under to give it the look of hand applique. This 6 hour class is guaranteed to be a lot of fun!
Class Supply List:
Machine in good working order and able to do a small zigzag stitch which is adjustable in both length and width and some ability to adjust tensions. ie: your best machine!
BOOK: "Piece by Piece" by Sharon Schamber and Cristy Fincher , it may be available at purpledaisies.com. (This is currently out of print, so I will have handouts from the book but if you have one please bring it).
FABRIC: Background - fat quarter (DO NOT WASH!). Use a light color.
Stems - fat quarter (these stems may be provided)
Flower Petals - approx 10" square (or larger) color of your choice.
Leaves - Approx 6" square (or larger) color of your choice
IMPORTANT: All applique' fabrics need to be washed in hot water and synthrapol (you can get this at the Shoppe), air dried and pressed before class!! DO NOT WASH the BACKGROUND FABRIC!
Thread: Superior or SUlky monofilament poly. (NOT Nylon) You can get this at the shop.
Bobbin Thread to match applique 50 or 60 wt cotton.
Needle: 75/11 machine embroidery needle(Schmetz) - You can purchase this at the Shop.
Foot: 1/4" foot without a sidebar or any open toed foot that you use for applique'.
OTHER: A $10 kit with the pattern and instructions, a piece of stabilizer, an orange stick, a glue stick and a tip for your Elmer's liquid glue will be provided.
You will also need to bring the following:
Extra glue sticks - only use Elmer's washable school glue sticks (purple)
Elmer's Washable School glue (liquid) 4oz bottle - tip provided in kit fits bottle with "made in the USA - black writing, not bottle made in China.
This class will teach the method for Machine Applique that is taught by Sharon Schamber in her book "Piece by Piece". You will construct a small flower piece and will learn every step of this technique and then be able to translate it to your own applique'. We will use a stabilizer that was developed by Sharon. You will have enough stabilizer for the class included in the class kit. The stabilizer stays in and gives the applique' a trapunto look when the process is completed. You will use a glue stick from the kit to form the pieces around the stabilizer. Then use liquid glue (which you supply) to apply the pieces to the background. Finally, a very small zigzag stitch is used to sew the pieces to the background with mono-poly thread. When sewn you will soak the entire piece in medium hot water with synthrapol to remove the glue and turn the stabilizer into fiber fir the trapunto look. The background fabric shrinks just enough to roll the edges under to give it the look of hand applique. This 6 hour class is guaranteed to be a lot of fun!
Class Supply List:
Machine in good working order and able to do a small zigzag stitch which is adjustable in both length and width and some ability to adjust tensions. ie: your best machine!
BOOK: "Piece by Piece" by Sharon Schamber and Cristy Fincher , it may be available at purpledaisies.com. (This is currently out of print, so I will have handouts from the book but if you have one please bring it).
FABRIC: Background - fat quarter (DO NOT WASH!). Use a light color.
Stems - fat quarter (these stems may be provided)
Flower Petals - approx 10" square (or larger) color of your choice.
Leaves - Approx 6" square (or larger) color of your choice
IMPORTANT: All applique' fabrics need to be washed in hot water and synthrapol (you can get this at the Shoppe), air dried and pressed before class!! DO NOT WASH the BACKGROUND FABRIC!
Thread: Superior or SUlky monofilament poly. (NOT Nylon) You can get this at the shop.
Bobbin Thread to match applique 50 or 60 wt cotton.
Needle: 75/11 machine embroidery needle(Schmetz) - You can purchase this at the Shop.
Foot: 1/4" foot without a sidebar or any open toed foot that you use for applique'.
OTHER: A $10 kit with the pattern and instructions, a piece of stabilizer, an orange stick, a glue stick and a tip for your Elmer's liquid glue will be provided.
You will also need to bring the following:
Extra glue sticks - only use Elmer's washable school glue sticks (purple)
Elmer's Washable School glue (liquid) 4oz bottle - tip provided in kit fits bottle with "made in the USA - black writing, not bottle made in China.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
For Beginner to Advanced
Materials Included:
Purchase $10 kit plus extra items required
Instructor Name:
Jan Cunningham
MA-JC: Machine Applique with Jan Cunningham
Cost:
$ 45.00