CONTEMPORARY SAMPLER
SKILL LEVEL AND TIME FRAME
Suitable for all levels. Being comfortable with using the rotary cutter is desirable.
2 Days
SIZE
120cms(W) x 130cms(H)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Throw away the ruler and learn to cut freehand with the rotary cutter. Learn different construction techniques, and how to cut and sew curved lines to create flat pieces.
Use the traditional blocks of pinwheel, rail fence and square within a square to make a quilt in a contemporary manner.
It's fun, freeing and you'll be surprised at the results
REQUIREMENT LIST
Sewing
machine in good working order, instruction book, and a spare needle.
(Please check that you have packed the foot with the machine.)
Thread to match the medium values of your fabric
Fabric scissors
Pins
Rotary cutter and mat
A small flannel sheet to be used as a design wall
FABRICS
100% cotton is advisable as it is easy to cut, sew and holds a crisp fold.
Hand dyes, splotchy, blends, textured, tone on tone and small scaled prints work well with this design. For example, Fossil fern, Moda marble and Batiks.
A variety of pattern, scale, intensity and value in your fabric collection will make your quilt look interesting.
20 cms each of 12 fabrics of assorted colours
LINK FABRIC
This is the fabric that links all the colours together to create unity. Darker valued fabrics work the best such as black, charcoal grey, navy, bottle green etc.
2.5metres of homespun or similar type of fabric mentioned above.
Borders and bindings are included in the 2.5metre length of fabric.