Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Simon Henry Workshop Reminder

Wednesday 14th May is our Simon Henry Workshop (places are all taken) He will be looking at curved piecing, trapunto and free motion quilting.

If you are joining us here is a quick reminder of what you will need, 

Fabric in four contrasting colours of your choice. About a fat quarter of each will be more than enough.

About 20 inches square or so of medium weight wadding

About a 20 inch square of backing fabric,

Mid tone piecing thread 

Quilting thread 

 

A sewing machine that has drop down feet and a foot for free motion work.

An open toe foot (not essential)

 A small hot iron 

Spray starch 

 A medium sized artist paint brush 

Fabric glue

About a meter off a roll of freezer paper

A black pen for tracing your pattern 

Fine pins

Scissors 

Large eye sewing needle

A hard pressing board , MDF covered in cotton wadding then in cotton fabric will be fine. 

I'm really excited to do this workshop and can't wait to take lots of photos to share