207S | Colleen Butler | Breakdown 2-Improv Strips and Stripes | 09:00 - 17:00 (R570.00)

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Learn how to make your own 'fabric' using just strips of different widths and colours to create graphic and striking patterns. I will give you some guidelines to assist you with creating a small quilt which can then be put onto an artists canvas.
Althernatively, you could make a cushion cover or quilt or just use the fabric made as reference for later use. This class is about experimentation whilst learning to create freely without preconceived ideas. We will discuss other ways in which these strip sets can be useful in quilt making.
FYI - this can be addictive!

CLASS TYPE: Sewing Machine
SKILL LEVEL: All levels
Sewing Machine hire available.

SUPPLY LIST:
-Solid Fabrics (Amafu is perfect) 4 colours about a fat quarter of each
-Additional 4 strips 11 x 3.5 inches of one of the above fabrics for the canvas sides.
-Black & White prints / stripes or multicoloured stripe, solid fabric scraps from your stash that can be used with your chosen fabrics (optional).
-Perle or sewing thread in contrasting or matching colours for hand or machine quilting.
-Artists Canvas 10 inches x 10 inches x 1¼ inches
-Sharp Rotary Cutter and mat 11 x 16 inches is perfect.
-Sharp fabric cutting scissors
-Rulers either 4.5 x 14 inches, 6.5 x 12 inches
-Irons and ironing mats will be supplied to share but it is best to have your own or a brayer would help too.
-Neutral thread will go best with your fabric choices (darker is better than lighter).