2022 Classes
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APPLIQUED PILLOW WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Zimmerman
DATE and TIME: September 17, 2022 -- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Brendle Museum, bottom level; (111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown, PA 17088)
COST: $65
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Students will learn how to make a pillow with a Pennsylvania German–inspired fraktur design or a small Christmas-themed design in wool appliqué. If you want both, you can buy the fraktur design kit for $20, or the
Christmas kit for $15. Beginners as well as those who have embroidery skills are welcome.
The following skills will be taught or demonstrated:
choosing materials and making patterns
cutting and layout of fabrics on background material
various embroidery stitches and techniques
appliqué techniques and design
adding embellishments and trim on a decorative pillow
finishing steps for a decorative pillow
MATERIALS INCLUDED:
all fabrics, threads, needles, basting glue (if you opt to use it), pins
all patterns and related materials (irons, freezer paper, chalk pencils)
NOT INCLUDED:
polyester fiber fill (available from the instructor for $3 a bag)
lip cord trim (wish I could sell you some, but I don’t have any to spare!)
PARTICIPANTS BRING:
scissors for paper cutting and scissors for fabric cutting (small, sharp scissors for cutting fabric would be very helpful) – instructor will have extra scissors, but not enough for everyone
thimbles, needle threaders, rulers (at least 12” long)
if needed, extra lighting with accompanying extension cords for close work
bag lunch, drinks, snacks for the day
writing utensil and paper for taking notes, if desired (there will be handouts)
a 12-inch ruler and or T-square
your own chalk pencil (not necessary, but helpful)
a small iron that can be used dry (no steam) and an ironing surface, if you want your own – we’ll iron the freezer paper onto the wool for the pattern.
Previous classes:
March, 2022 - Wooly Felt Trees
February, 2022 - Copper Weathervanes
