Wholey Holes Workshop

WHOLLY HOLES AND OTHER EXPLORATIONS ©

2 days [suitable for those familiar with free motion stitching]

A class for the adventurous as we chart new territory and create fabric, machine stitched from holes, on a soluble base, rub objects with oil sticks, print and use angelina fibres and paint in our work. Small pieces are worked on and there is an opportunity to design a larger piece. A class to explore and play with paint, thread and machine quilting.

Materials fee applies

Please note - Originality is encouraged and assisted by Sue, so student's finished work will not necessarily be the same as the class samples shown.

REQUIREMENTS

Download PDF File to read or print Wholly Holes Requirements

Please note-Originality is encouraged and assisted by Sue, so student’s finished work will not necessarily be the same as class samples. In the workshop we will work with finished sizes approximately 24cm [9ins] square & 24cm W x 50cm L [9ins W x 20ins L]

Photographs below are examples of some techniques covered in class

Wholly Holes Sample 1 Bring a photo or two for inspiration or be inspired by your fabric!
FABRIC- 2 fat quarters hand dyed, batik or commercial cotton- preferably without a definite pattern or repeat, 2 fat quarters for backing
2 fat quarter pieces of thin wadding
A small 15cm [6in] square practise quilt sandwich of fabric used in your quilt
Wash-away included in materials fee
Machine embroidery hoop – I use the plastic & metal clip type for ease of movement, approx 6in diameter
Metallic threads, to contrast with your fabric, to create the holey fabric - choose a reliable brand for ease of stitching. [I use Madeira] The colour selection isn't large – remember it’s not a realistic representation.
For use in the bobbin- metallic, rayons & cotton. Threads to blend & contrast with fabrics for quilting.
2 or 3 water soluble fabric paints to contrast with chosen fabrics- I love the metallics available in Pebeo Setacolor opaque range or Permaset etc. Perhaps 3 plastic teaspoons for scooping paint from large jars only.
Cutting mat, rotary cutter & 24in quilters ruler, scissors & pins
MACHINE FEET- Zigzag foot, walking foot & darning foot for free motion work

Quilting gloves

SEWING MACHINE- extension table, bobbins & machine quilting needles or Jeans 90 & Metafil 90 or 100 needles for metallics

Iron & board, 2 sheets Gladbake, empty ice-cream container & lid or similar, apron for painting, chux or mop-up cloth, small roll of greaseproof paper, cotton pressing cloth or clean cotton tea towel, sea sponge, disposable gloves for keeping hands clean
Quilt basting spray, disposable mask, newspaper & well-ventilated area for using the spray, eg a table outside
Chalk marker or soap sliver
Spyglass, notebook, pen, nametag & coffee mug

Testimonials

"The BEST workshop! Wholly inspiring, absolutely achievable and brimming with ideas - thank you Sue and congratulations - its been a really great class. " - Sue, Quilt Essentials, Eatons Hill

"loved the relaxed atmosphere you created ..... your inspiration allowed us to dig deep to find our creative spirits " - Louise, Quilt Essentials, Eatons Hill

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