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Fantastic Free Motion Quilting - Philippa Naylor
Free-Motion Machine Quilting
Beyond Beginning
One Full Day Class.
Exploration of this wonderful technique begins with an in-depth discussion of materials,equipment and working methods. After extensive demonstrations students practise thetechniques and sew a range of samples including spirals which grow into flowers, clamshells which become brick designs and feathers which evolve into all-over sophisticatedstippling. They will leave the class feeling inspired, confident and keen to continueimproving their skills.What you need to bring with you:
- Sewing machine and extension cord. You must be able to drop the feed dogs onyour machine. Please bring your slide on tray/extension table and sewing machineinstruction manual with you. If your machine has a knee bar for lifting the presser footplease be sure to bring this.A straight stitch/fine fabric plate is also very useful for free-motion work.
- Free-motion foot. An open-toe type is preferable as this gives you good visibility at theneedle point. Don’t worry if your free-motion foot is the full circle type.
- Four 100% cotton quilt sandwiches. Preferably pale coloured plain fabric and of fatquarter size. The wadding is best if it is low loft (high loft 100% polyester wadding isdifficult to use for free-motion work). Please put a few pins to hold the layers togetherbut don’t tack these sandwiches. We will be transferring some designs from printedpaper to the fabric by placing a layer of fabric on top of the paper - so please checkthat your fabric is not so dense or dark that this is not possible. Thank you!
- A small selection of sewing threads. 40 weight rayon or polyester threads are optionalextras. Thread that contrast with your fabric is a good idea because it is easier to seewhat you are sewing!
- Quilt marking pens or pencils (washable type)
- Scissors for paper and fabric.
- Hand and machine needles to match your chosen threads.
- Paper, notepad and pencils.
- A cushion to sit on is a good idea.
- A long ruler.
- A free-motion slider mat (such as a ‘Supreme Slider’) is optional. If you have one please pop it in.
Photocopy charge £2.00.Please contact me with any questions. I’d be very happy to hear from you.