January Meeting - Saturday 17th, from 10am to 4pm

Our January meeting is quickly approaching and it is going to be a good one! Our very own Amy (@houseofbadcats) is going to be teaching a workshop on Reverse Applique + String Piecing. Here are all the details!

We will meet in the Founder's Hall downstairs instead of our regular room, so make sure to take note.

*Bring a snack/sack lunch or something to share, and we'll break from about 12-1 for announcements, show and tell, and eating!

The workshop will teach you a reverse applique technique combined with a fun use of strings (those skinny scraps you never know what to do with!).  You can make your choice of a mini quilt or pillow with the large design choices, or a mug rug or set of coasters with the smaller design choices.  Supplies list is below!

If you are a current member please RSVP HERE if you plan on attending so we can make sure we have enough places for everyone set up!

Supplies List:

• Sewing machine and extension cord
• Iron (try to coordinate and share with a few friends, as too many irons will blow the fuses in the room!)
• Background fabric, two pieces at least 18” square – this should be either a light solid or near-solid
• Batting, at least 20” square
• Neutral thread to match your background fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Rotary cutter and mat
• Ruler – something approximately 12” x 4” should suffice
• Freezer paper, at least 18” square
• Glue stick
• Pins
• Spray starch
• An extra sewing machine needle or two, as we will be sewing on both paper and fabric
• Walking foot or free motion foot for quilting your piece

If you want to finish your piece as a pillow, you should bring fabric for the back of the pillow to finish in your preferred method.  If, instead, you want to finish your piece as a mini quilt, then you will need a 20” square of backing fabric, and also binding fabric.  You may also choose to use a smaller design and make coasters, but the same fabric requirements apply.

 

We hope to see you there!