Master English Paper Piecing Workshop Series

This is a five week workshop series, for new and returning students. Both groups will learn to master all the elements of English Paper Piecing - 

For new students - You'll learn how to create the shapes, work with different methods for attaching the papers and basting them, then how to join them with invisible stitching. You'll work with the classic hexie shape, and through more complex and divided shapes, and by the end, you'll explore fussy cutting your fabric to highlight feature motifs, and using stripe and directional fabric to create new designs. You will also start the "Seeing Stars Pattern" (pictured)

For returning students- you will continue with the tutoring in the Seeing Stars EPP quilt that was started in the last session as well as discussion of future EPP projects. You will discuss the affects of low contrast and high contrast fabric combinations. You'll use mirrors and various fabrics, directional and non-directional to create one of a kind designs. You will learn the difference between repeat patterns and mirror image patterns in fabrics and how they work in your design.

Details

Teacher - Jeannie Jenkins

Supply List - We'll supply the paper shapes for your use while in the class, (you will need to purchase extra papers to complete the Seeing Stars quilt), and will send a detailed note in advance of the first class with a list of items to bring, but you should be prepared to bring various small amounts of fabric for each class and a hand sewing kit including fabric scissors and paper scissors, a seam ripper, a fabric marking pencil or chalk,  hand sewing needles, neutral thread and a thimble.  We carry most of these in the shop so you can purchase anything your missing, or borrow a sewing kit for use in the class.

Note - we are capping the class at 8 participants. If we have less than 3 participants, we will cancel the class and refund your full purchase price. Otherwise, workshops are non-refundable. If you cancel with at least a week's notice, we will give you a store credit. If you find you can't make it, with less than one week's notice, you are welcome to send someone in your place.