Class format: Two full days
Level: Confident beginners - this class is suitable for quilters and dressmakers who already know how to use a sewing machine.
Description: If you are keen to learn a '
crumb quilting' technique or have a stash of treasured scraps that you would like to make use of, this is the class for you! On the first day we will create 'new' fabric by piecing together scraps - this is a relaxed, freeform approach, so no measuring or rulers required! We will then prepare our
crumb quilt pieces for machine quilting and talk through quilting design options. On the second day, we will quilt our panels and then I will guide you step-by-step to turn them into a simple but stunning tote
bag.
Materials: Scraps! Bring along anything you would like to include in your crumb quilt design - orphan blocks, awkward-shaped dressmaking leftovers or scraps from favourite quilt projects can all be utilised as long as they are 2" squares or larger. Fabrics of a similar weight work well (cottons, linens, lightweight denims etc.) but I would avoid anything too bulky or heavy. Bring plenty with you - the panels need to be 17" square when finished. You will also need:
- thread for piecing and quilting your panels (I can advise on colour on the day)
- 2 fat quarters you no longer like (we all have them!) or 50cm of quilting cotton/calico - this will be completely hidden and is to give your bag structure
- 50cm of wadding
- 70cm of fabric to line your bag and make the handles (interfacing will be provided if required)
