Sewing CenterFabulous Fractures Pillow - Palm Coast
Check out the fabulous fractures in this pillow! You'll just love the author's new twist on an old technique. It's sew simple! You won't want to miss this one!
DATE: Thursday, February 25th.....Class is full; please email teresa@byrdsnestquiltshop.com ,or call the shop at 386-447-1103, for info on another session scheduled for this class. Thank you!
TIME: 10:30 - 2:30
CLASS FEE: $22
INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Stoller
SUPPLY LIST below: Supplies available at the Palm Coast location of the Byrd's Nest.....receive a 15% discount on your class supplies!
PLEASE HELP US: For the comfort and well being of all, please do not wear any type of scented product to class, (e.g., perfume, cologne, body splash, powders, lotions, creams, etc.). Your classmates and/or instructor may suffer from serious health issues, such as asthma or allergies. In addition, please turn your cell phone to 'silent' / 'vibrate' prior to coming to class. In order to avoid distractions in the classroom, please make or take phone calls outside. Thank you so much for your assistance and understanding!
BOOK: Fabulous Fractures by Brenda Esslinger
NOTE: Fabric yardage suggestions are for a pillowcase for a 14" square pillow.
FABRIC #1 for the 'fracture':
- You will need 4 repeats of one motif. Consider a motif that is approximately 3"- 4" in diameter/length, and one that is easy to 'see' on the fabric. For example, a floral with a larger focus flower is great; but, avoid a 'busy' floral that has no focus motif. Certain Asian fabric prints make great choices, too. For example, some koi or crane prints make nice fractures. Avoid motifs that have 'eyes', as the eyes 'multiply' when fractured, and most people find it disturbing to view a piece that has multiple eyes!
- The amount of yardage needed will depend on the repeat that occurs in the fabric. You will need enough fabric to cut four 7 1/2" squares with an identical repeat, which we will cut in class. Approximately 1/2 yard to 5/8 yard is typical. The sample shows a flower from the Flower Show III collection at the Byrd's Nest in Palm Coast.
FABRIC #2: 1/4 yard for the border. This is the light teal in the sample. Cut two 3" x 11" strips, and cut two 3" x 16" strips.
FABRIC #3: 1/8 yard for the inner trim. This is the gold fabric in the sample. Cut four 2" x 16" strips.
FABRIC #4: 1/3 yard for the backing. Cut two 12" x 16" pieces.
ROTARY CUTTER, ACRYLIC RULER AND CUTTING MAT: Remember to have a new sharp blade in your rotary cutter. Your finished project will be approximately 15" square, so you may want to consider bringing an appropriately sized square ruler. Small classroom size mat, such as 12" x 18" or 12" x 24" will work.
BLACK PERMANENT MARKER: This will be used to number the pieces cut for the project.
MARKERS: 'office dots' ......those brightly colored adhesive circle labels (or something similar) or blue painter's tape. You will number your pieces using these 'labels'.
THREAD: For piecing.
BOBBINS filled.
SEWING MACHINE: in good working order, and one with which you are comfortable.
BASIC SEWING ACCESSORIES: including scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc........bring the things you usually use when sewing.