Learn Thread Sketching, May 17th 10a-4p

This is a technique class for all skill levels. In this class, you will learn to thread sketch by using your sewing machine as your pencil and the thread as your lead to sketch designs on fabric. We will start by learning different techniques of thread sketching as your sample. We will move on to a simple design and then end our class with a more detailed thread sketching on top of appliqued fabric. The last two technique samples can be turned into a finished project such as a mug rug or wall art. Angela McPherson will be teaching this class. Supplies: FABRIC: Quick pick fabric. ½ yard of muslin and three fat quarters will be more than enough (except for the scrap fabric requirements), but the exact measurements are below. If your fabric is directional, the dimensions are length x width. The fabric used in the samples was from the Moda – Chirp by Elena Amo line. Please have the fabric cut out before class. ____ 2 cuts 12”x10” Muslin or Prepared for Dye (PFD) fabric (white or light solid color) ____ 2 cuts 8” x 14” Muslin or Prepared for Dye (PFD) fabric (this will be inside the project) ____ 1 cut 12” x 10” Batting (suggest low loft) for a practice piece. ____ 2 cuts 8 ½” x 13” Batting (suggest low loft) for mug rugs or art quilts. ____ 2 cuts 4 ¾” x 6 ½” white or very light-colored fabric (center of project) ____ 4 cuts 1 ¾” x 6 ½” medium color fabric (top and bottom fabrics) ____ 4 cuts 7 ¼” x 3 ½” dark color fabric (sides parts of the mug rug or wall art quilt.) ____ 2 cuts 8” x 14” any color fabric (these will be the back of your mug rug or wall art quilt.) You will also need: Your sewing machine, safety pins, tweezers, fabric scissors, multiple colors of thread ( Black, white, blue, green, yellow, & a dark, medium, & light color for the bird) Bird Scrap Fabric (3” sq for all other colors… larger if you want to fussy cut.)