Workshops
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SIX HOUR WORKSHOPS
Appliqué methods Galore!
Learn a range of appliqué techniques making samples of a small heart and flower design. Includes 'freezer paper on top', freezer paper inside, cut-away appliqué and fused methods. All levels.
Lyre Design
Introduction to Baltimore working on a simple lyre design which incorporates a ruched flower. Learn how to achieve smooth curves and sharp points with needle turned appliqué. All levels.
Small Rosebud Design
Introduction to 'cut away' appliqué using 'freezer paper on top' method. The design features a folded rosebud and can be made into a small hanging or spectacles case. Intermediate level.
Blackberries and Bullfinch
Learn how to use an overlay to position appliqué accurately. Making a stem, leaf and dimensional blackberries will be covered as well as unit appliqué for the bird. Some preparation work is useful for which instructions will be given in advance. See Patterns page for picture. Intermediate (There are a lot of techniques in this class - it may be more comfortable to have it as a 2-day class!)
Courtyard Climbers
Learn how to use an overlay to position appliqué accurately and use fabric print for maximum effect to get shading on leaves etc. Covers 'freezer paper on top' appliqué method, points and curves, dimensional flowers, circles Some preparation work is useful for which instructions will be given in advance. See Patterns page for picture. This has proved to be a very popular workshop - lots of techniques. Beginners/intermediate
Geranium Pot
Learn the basics of needle-turned appliqué, use of an overlay, and fine stems. The little geranium flowers are very easy to make - just take a bit of time! See picture above.
Beginners/intermediate.
Robin in Autumn
The basics of needle-turned appliqué are covered in the workshop together with the use of overlays. The main focus of this workshop is the appliqué of birds and unit applique. See Patterns and Gallery for picture of the design. Intermediate
Spring Gold
The basics of needle- turned appliqué are covered together with the use of an overlay. Padded appliqué and dimensional daffodil centres are also included. See Patterns for picture of the design.
Intermediate
Tulip Glasses case
Learn the basics of needle-turned hand appliqué whilst working on a small project. Techniques include use of overlay, fine stems, points and curves. Use the fabric print effectively to create a truly beautiful tulip! See picture below. All levels
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Tulip Glasses case |
Fleurs Fannées |
Roses and Sunflowers
These are fun to make dimensional flowers that may be used in a variety of ways. E.g. To decorate the lids of fabric-covered boxes and to add texture to appliqué hangings. These flowers can be seen in the Fleurs Fannées design above. All levels.
Flowers from simple shapes
From circles it is easy to create buttercups, violets and anemones. Folded strips become primroses in this dimensional flower workshop and frayed strips are turned into cornflowers and carnations. Cyclamens and dahlias are among other flowers easily made from simple machined shapes. Easy machine and hand sewing for all levels.
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Wild Flower Basket
Learn how to create a woven basket using fabric strips made with bias bars. The basket is appliquéd onto the background and then filled with wild flowers most of which are dimensional. Have fun making foxgloves, ox-eye daisies, cornflowers and primroses. Either make your own flower arrangement or use the pattern in the Country Pleasures range. Suitable for all levels although some knowledge of hand appliqué is useful. The two days need not be consecutive so as to allow time to work on the design between sessions.
LECTURES
Baltimore Album Quilts
An outline of their history, designs and symbolism. The techniques used and present day interpretations. Slides can be included if required and facilities available. (One hour)
Baltimore Roses
A brief overview of Baltimore Album Quilts followed by a ‘hands on’ mini workshop in which to make a dimensional rose.
(Two hours).
FEES
Lectures
£90 plus travelling costs (30p per mile plus cost of any public transport)
Workshops
Please contact me if you would like to discuss the choice of workshop for your group or shop.
From 2007 I will be teaching some of my new designs from my book The Applique Garden
Full day workshop £145. Traveling expenses as above. Overnight accommodation is requested when travelling time is more than 3 hours from my home.
I recommend a maximum number of 15 students in a workshop as a lot of techniques are covered in my sessions and this allows students to get maximum benefit, especially in groups of mixed experience. |
