On Sunday we will slow down a bit and focus on handwork. Using Carolyn's Wainwright pattern as our template, we will practice and perfect hand appliqué techniques. Wainwright is a great project for exploring fabric choices, color and handwork! In this workshop, we'll discuss overall color and fabric strategy along with the hand appliqué technique itself. The shapes in this project make it great for beginners as well as perfect practice for those with appliqué experience. 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. No prior hand appliqué experience is necessary; students with prior hand appliqué experience will be able to fine-tune their technique.

Bring to Class:

• Wainwright quilt pattern
• fabric: see pattern for fabric requirements; either block size (big or small) will be appropriate for class
• large & small fabric scissors
• threads (50wt in contrasting color for basting & 80wt in coordinating color for appliqué are recommended)
• appliqué needles (size 10 is recommended)
• appliqué pins
• removable marking tool
• seam gauge
• heavy paper or template plastic (thin, paper template will be provided in class)
• thimble (optional)
• needle threader (optional)
• thread conditioner (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.