Sewing CenterFabulous Fractures - Basic Fracture - Palm Coast
Thank you all for the overwhelming response to the first two sessions of this 'basic fracture' class! As a result of those sessions being 'full', this class is being offered again this quarter. If you missed it the first time, be sure to sign up early! It will fill up fast!
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, May 6th
TIME: 10:30 - 2:30
CLASS FEE: $22 plus supplies
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 5/8 yard to 1 yard is typical. The sample shows a flower from the Flower Show III collection at the Byrd's Nest in Palm Coast.
FABRIC #2: 3/8 yard for the border. This is the light teal in the sample.
FABRIC #3: 1/8 to 1/4 yard for the inner trim. This is the gold fabric in the sample. Cut four 1" x WOF strips (width of fabric).
FABRIC #4: 3/8 yard for the backing.
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 will need to bring a square ruler that is at least 15 1/2" square (larger will work fine). Small classroom size mat, such as 12" x 18" or 12" x 24" will work. Bring your 'long' acrylic ruler as well.
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. Remember the foot control, power cord and extra bobbins.
BASIC SEWING ACCESSORIES: including scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc........bring the things you usually use when sewing.