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Quilted Journal Online Workshop December 5, 2021 1 - 4 PM (Copy)

Materials List

This is a sample of the journal we will make. It is 5.5” X 8” in size.



Please have these collected and ready to go when the Zoom class begins. I will allow time for you to work. If you are searching for what you need you might feel rushed instead of relaxed.

 

  • one journal - hard cover any brand (for class purposes I recommend you begin with a smaller size such as 4X6 or 5.5X8. What you learn in class can be adapted to any size journal later, but in order to keep up with the sewing and assembly it's a good idea to start small. Possible brands: Canson, Art Alternatives, Daler Rowney, You can find these in box stores, art supply stores or Michaels. Here is a link as an example of what you are looking for.

  • sewing tape measure - flexible, not the kind used for construction

  • Scissors that cut fabric

  • paper and pen or pencil

  • straight pins

  • sewing machine that you are familiar with and know how to thread.

  • thread - all-purpose for construction and decorative for quilting (if you don't have decorative thread construction thread will work)

  • walking foot (optional but helpful for quilting)

  • Quilting ruler/rotary cutter or scissors and straight edge. If you have more than one quilting ruler, have them all handy.

  • Cutting mat or table surface if you are using a straight edge and scissors

  • fabrics of your choice I prefer 100% cotton because it is easy to work with. Polyester and blends can be challenging to work with when we get to the quilting, as they can slip or stretch in unexpected ways. (All together you will need about a quarter yard of fabric, a fat quarter or several different fabrics that you feel go well together.) The sample that I will demonstrate will have three different fabrics. That is a good number for you to start with. Again, once you know the process you can use as many fabrics as you like.

  • Thin batting - I use Warm and Natural or Warm and White. Fabrics stores often have similar batting in their own store brand. I find that cotton batting is easier to work with because it doesn’t slip against the fabric.

  • Have your device charged and in close proximity to where you will be working. If you can plug it in as you go, even better.

  • You will not to take any notes during the class, I will send you a PDF with all the instructions after class is over. Just come, follow along and create!

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the workshop!

 

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