5 ways to appliqué

6 hour format
Skill level: beginner to intermediate
Sewing machine (zigzag) and iron required
Optional kits available for $20.00

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If you’ve never tried appliqué this is the class for you! Create an adorable fish block perfect for a wall hanging or child’s quilt while expanding your horizons beyond straight lines and piecing. Students will learn applique methods including cutaway, machine, stripes and stems, hand, fusible, and circles.

SUPPLIES AND NOTIONS
Zig-zag capable sewing machine (Oiled and clean, with extra bobbins!)
Extension cord
YLI or Sulky Monofilament or Invisible Thread (clear)
Schmetz machine needle (75/11 or smaller - jeans, microtex or universal)
Paper scissors and sharp fabric scissors
Pencil and paper for notes
Glue stick
Lamp (optional)

(A kit is available for purchase from the teacher which includes the following supplies @$20.00)

PATTERN PIECE                SIZE TO CUT              SUGGESTED FABRIC COLOR                

Water .......................................12” x 12” ...................... Blue
Seawead ..................................12” x 12”....................... Green, about the same value as water
Fish Body.................................8” x 8” .........................  Medium
Fins .........................................12” x 5” ........................ Light, contrasting with body and water
Lower Face .............................3” x 3” ........................... Bright light, contrasting with body
Upper Face, Lips, Strip .........4” x 4” ............................Very light, contrasting with body
Eye ...........................................2” x 2” ........................... Dark, solid
Bubbles ...................................2” x 2” .......................... White organza works best
                                                   6” x 6” ..........................  Fusible web such as Wonder-Under
Machine embroidery weight (50)cotton thread to match seaweed
Machine embroidery weight (50)cotton thread to match fish parts
(or YLI 100wt silk thread in medium gray)
Parchment paper or teflon press sheet
Hand Applique needle (#11 or #12 sharps or straw)
Freezer paper
The teacher will supply all other  threads, fabric, patterns, and needles.

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
Iron and ironing surface
White pencil for marking on fabric
Lamp for extra light if you need it
Small embroidery scissors for detail cutting
Iron and ironing surface

To schedule this class contact Lyric.
Click here for Lyric’s teaching and lecture contract.