Fearless Feathers: Soaring Beyond Boundaries (BYOF) - 11/11/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Novi, MI

Fearless Feathers: Soaring Beyond Boundaries (BYOF)
Teacher: Nelly Vileikis
 
Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:30 PM-3:30 PM
 
Code(s): S268, T284X Hands on Workshop
 
Suburban Collection Showplace
 
Check at Expo for availability
 
Pricing Information
 
Session Value: 3
Price Per Session (before discount): $29.00
Materials Fee: $22.00

 Elevate your free-motion quilting game with our Next-level free motion class! Dive into the art of drawing and stitching easy feathers in various shapes, seamlessly fitting them into different quilt shapes—all with minimal marking. In this dynamic class, practice your free-motion stitching, explore techniques to transfer designs effortlessly, and unravel the secrets to successful quilting with discussions on batting, thread choices, and other key points. Do not miss this opportunity to take your quilting to new heights—bring your fabric and let your creativity soar!

 

Bring your own fabric; see the supply list for details.

 

Note: Two students will share a machine, so sign-up with a friend or make a new one in class when you join the fun! You'll be surprised at how much you'll learn between turns at the machine.

 

In the Bernina Sit-Down Longarm Studio sponsored by Gall Sewing & Vacuum Centers
  • Student Maximum: 20
  • Category(ies): Rookies and Refreshers, Fiber and Needle Arts, Just for Fun, Quiltmaking, Finishing Your Quilt, Surface Design, Stretch Your Creativity, Longarm Quilting
  • Experience Level:
    • Some free motion experience is good but not necessary.
  • Advance Prep:
    • Cut fabric into 16 units that are 11 x 10-inch pieces
    • Make 8 quilt sandwiches
    • There is no need to pin baste.
  • Supply List:
    • Small sharp scissors or snips
    • Water soluble pen or pencil
    • Paper- news print is great
    • Ball point pen in two colors
    • Pencil
    • At least two sheet protectors
    • Dry erase fine markers in two colors
    • Small scrap of cotton batting to erase dry erase marker marks
    • Quilter’s gloves
    • Reading/sewing glasses if needed
    • Anything that will make your sewing more enjoyable.


    Fabric requirements:

    • 1 1/2 yds. of muslin or any one color solid fabric you may have, no prints
    • Batting - Enough to make (8) 11 x 10-inch quilt sandwiches
  • Completion Level:
    • Several samples will be drawn and stitched.
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