Garden Party
Have you been wanting to learn the collage/raw edge applique method that Laura Heine uses to create her beautiful quilts? In this class we will learn fabric choice, collage piecing, fusing methods and products, color, and value. The blocks in this quilt become addicting to create.
SUPPLY LIST
__ Garden Party pattern by Laura Heine
__ 2/3 yds each of 6 different fabrics for the block backgrounds
__ 1/3 yd. fabric for flower centers
__ ¼ yd of a variety (around 25) for the flowers, leaves and butterflies. Good time to raid your stash and purchase the rest.
__ 8 yds. Of Steam a Seam 2 or misty fuse
__ applique pressing sheet or parchment paper
__ 1/3 yd each of 4 different fabrics for the sashings
__ ¼ yd fabric for cornerstones in sashing
__ ½ yd for binding
__ 5 ¼ yds fabric for backing
sewing machine
rotary cutter and mat
quilters rulers
pins
marking pencil
scissors for both fabric and paper
seam ripper
thread for piecing and top stitching
It would be helpful if you could cut the background squares prior to class. Check pattern for dimensions.
Garden Party
Dee Christopher