On Saturday we will focus on foundation paper piecing, color and texture, and fussy cutting techniques. We will work on one of Carolyn's newest pattern releases, Davie. The Davie quilt features a fun, foundation-pieced house block that is great for playing with fabric choices and how they work together. These smaller houses mean you get many opportunities to play with fabric pairings and how they work together. In this workshop, we'll talk overall strategy and technique, as well as tips for fussy cutting and other special scenarios. Interested in enrolling in both Saturday and Sunday workshops? Click here to register for both!

Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with patchwork techniques and have machine piecing experience.

Bring to Class:

• sewing machine in good working order with patchwork or 1/4" foot
• basic sewing kit (rotary cutter, cutting mat, seam ripper, tape measure, straight pins, and quilting ruler with 1/4" markings)
• scissors for cutting paper
• coordinating machine sewing thread (match to your lightest fabric)
• extension cord
• Davie Quilt pattern (will be available to purchase before class); foundation templates will be provided
• 12 fat quarters - one fat quarter yields enough fabric to create 2 quilt blocks. Once cut for the various house sections– roof, background, house and trim–these fabrics can be mixed and matched as desired to create individual houses. Of course, you could mix and match the sections as desired, OR you could make all of your houses the same by adjusting the fabric amounts accordingly. No worries if you’re unsure, we’ll discuss fabric strategies and planning at the beginning of class!
• iron (optional)
• coloring pencils and tracing paper (optional)
• seam roller (optional)

About Carolyn:


Carolyn grew up in Lake Wales, Florida on a cattle and citrus ranch, where she spent much of her free time immersed in various creative activities such as drawing, painting, and sewing. She pursued a formal design education in college and graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis in 2006. After a stint in the professional architecture world, Carolyn sought a different occupation, one that would allow her to be wildly creative, utilize her design background, and work with her hands. It so happened that later that year, 2009, she learned to quilt. Though she had long known how to sew, quilting was a revelation to her, as it entailed a whole new set of tools, materials, and, most importantly, creative possibilities. She quickly recognized quilting as a new passion and set out to learn everything she could about the craft. In 2010, she founded her business, Carolyn Friedlander LLC.

Carolyn’s custom machine quilting has received recognition at local and national shows. As a young quilter with a design school background, she was drawn to bright and bold fabrics and saw a need for clean, modern patterns. Thus, she began to create her own patterns. In 2011, she diversified her line by developing a line of art quilt stamps that offer makers new creative opportunities for surface design, and her first fabric line with Robert Kaufman debuted in the fall of 2012. Carolyn’s designs have been featured in many magazines, including Love Patchwork and Quilting, Stitch, American Patchwork and Quilting, and UPPERCASE.

Carolyn works from her hometown in Florida, a location she enjoys for its warm weather, few distractions, and thriving community of quilters and crafters. She loves to both learn from and teach others. In her work, she draws inspiration from features of the Florida landscape, such as its long leaf pines, palmettos, water, scrub land, and sand, as well as from the architecture, history, and cultural identity of St. Louis.

Details:

All classes at superbuzzy require prepayment and registration. In some cases, we are able to accept enrollments on the day of class. All classes begin and end on time; please plan accordingly to get to class on time so that everyone can get started together and right on time!

Cancellations:

We know... life happens! Cancellations received 5 days prior to the first meeting are eligible for a credit toward a future class. Cancellations received less than 5 days prior to the first meeting forfeit their registration fee. We recommend you find an awesome buddy to take over your seat!

Classes are subject to change or cancellation due to low enrollment.