Beginning Prepared Edge and Raw Edge Appliqué
In this 3-hour workshop for the beginning quilter, participants will be introduced to Prepared Edge and Raw Edge appliqué. Choose the technique that suits you and one of the projects, pictured below.
Prepared Edge appliqué has turned edges using starch or glue and is finished by hand or machine. Raw Edge appliqué uses fusible web and is finished by machine.
Flower 1
Bird
Flower 2
In this workshop students will learn several methods of appliqué:
The class will also cover the basics of stitching appliqué by machine.
AAQG President Meghan Gerety will teach the class. She has many years of experience and loves appliqué! In her own work, Meghan uses multiple methods including needle turn, fused, and prepared edge techniques with freezer paper and water-soluble stabilizer.
Class Fee: $ FREE
Links to Handouts with supply lists are below: Print and read these before class
Master Curved Piecing with the "Many Moons" Quilt Pattern:
Jennifer Wagner of Snapdragon Quilting presents:
Have you been wanting to add curves to your quilts but aren’t sure where to start? Then this is the class for you! You’ll learn and experiment with 3 different techniques for curved piecing using the "Many Moons" quilt pattern. This pattern uses large curves because they’re easier to learn on. Bonus: We will also discuss how the use of contrast, color, and fabric change the look of the quilt. It looks modern made in Kona Solids but see it with big prints in the circles and it’s a whole new quilt. Participants can make "Many Moons" or "Broken Moons" as these patterns use the same techniques.
Suitable for adventurous beginners and beyond.
You will receive an email with this materials list, a link to purchase the pattern, and the class prep - please watch for that separately from your registration.
Sewing Machine Required
Materials:
• Pattern: Many Moons (available at Snapdragonquilting.com)
• Fabric: Avoid low thread count fabrics as they fall apart when cut on the bias. Refer to the pattern for yardage.
• Coordinating thread.
• Batting, backing, and binding are not needed for the class but will be needed to finish the quilt, refer to the pattern for yardages.
Tools & Equipment:
• Sewline Glue Pen or a glue stick, washable
• Pins
• Rotary cutter
• 8" ruler (or larger) for rotary cutting
• Seam ripper (just in case!)
• Rotating Cutting Mat, optional
• Circle Savvy Ruler, optional, fastest way to cut out these quilts
• Curve Master Presser Foot, optional
• Coloring page and colored pencils
See inspiration photos and share:
#ManyMoonsQuilt #BrokenMoonsQuilt @SnapdragonQuilting
Simply Smooth - Reverse Appliqué Small Curves with:
The "Mini Moons" Quilt Pattern
This miniature quilt is easier to make than it looks! With a little bit of freezer paper and Elmer’s school glue you’ll learn how to create these small smooth curves. Bring a fun charm pack to highlight in the circles or solid fabrics for a modern look. Bonus: We will cover 14 different design options. You'll be amazed how ONE PATTERN can make so many different mini quilts!
Skill level: Confident beginner to advanced quilter
• Pattern: Mini Moons Quilt Pattern (available at at SnapdragonQuilting.com)
• Fabric: Avoid low thread count fabrics as they fall apart when cut on the bias.
◦ (1) 5" x 5" precut square pack or twenty 5" squares
◦ (2) or more background fabrics, ¹⁄₂ yd of each
• Coordinating thread
• Batting, backing, and binding are not needed for class but will be needed to finish the quilt, refer to the pattern for yardages.
• Coloring pages (free at SnapdragonQuilting.com/post/mini-moons-story-coloring-pages)
• Colored pencils
Supplies:
• Elmer's School Glue, washable
• Fineline Glue Tip (for Elmer's), optional
• Freezer paper, I like the heavy duty kind
• Marking pen or chalk pencil
• Seam Guide Tool for HSTs by Creative Grids, optional
• Easy Press Pen or Spray Starch
• Sewing machine with an open toe foot
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Small ruler for rotary cutting
See inspiration photos and share: #MiniMoonsQuilt @SnapdragonQuilting
Open Sew Day - South
Just you, your project and your quilting community! Talk about happiness!
Bring your machine and a project. Or hand work if that is your groove.
New and beginning quilters are all welcome!
Bring a sack lunch, if desired. A microwave is in the room if you need it.
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
