Apli-Punto to Go

Reverse Appliqué by Machine with Trapunto
Skill level: beginner to intermediate
3  hour format
Sewing machine (zigzag) required
Optional kits available for $25.00

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This amazingly simple reverse applique technique is perfect for both quilts and wearable art. Combine fabrics such as wool and silk or stick to quilting cottons. Add some extra “ooph” with trapunto - no slitting or stuffing required!

SUPPLIES:

  • Zig-zag sewing machine (Oiled and clean, open toe embroidery foot if you have one, amaller needle such as 70/10, 75/11 needle, extra bobbins if you buy a kit!)
  • Size 75/11 machine needles
  • Small, pointy, sharp scissors
  • Paper scissors
  • Pencil, Sharpie, White pencil

Optional

  • darning foot or other free-motion quilting foot for your machine
  • extension cord, lamp
  • light box
  • applique Scissors, pinking shears
  • pressing surface, mini iron, rotary cutter, cutting mat

Lyric will provide one design for every student and have additional designs available for $1.00 each.

Buy a Kit from Lyric ($25) no need to reserve a kit in advance
OR Bring the Following:

  • 1/2 yd Wonder-Under or other fusible web that is “sewable” (not heavy-weight W-U)
  • One fat quarter of dark or light plain fabric
  • One fat quarter of fabric that contrasts highly with your first fabric
  • One fat quarter fabric for back of quilt
  • Batting., two fat quarters
    I prefer on piece of Quilters Dream Puff and one Hobbs Heirloom Cotton.
  • 1/2 yd light weight tear away stabilizer
  • Lightweight thread to match fabrics.
    If your top fabric is patterned, match thread to it’s darkest color.

Classroom Requirements:
One iron and board per 15 students
A screen or wall on which to project demonstrations

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