Learn all about stitched raw edge machine appliqué in this informative workshop. Sue’s book “Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué” co-authored with her sister Pat Holly is the basis for this class. A small amount of fusible is used to seal the edge yet leaves the block soft. The machine blanket stitching makes this project secure for washing. Students will work on a practice sampler of ideas in class to learn the technique. Explore the details of inside and outside points, curves, circles and a great bias stem option. This is a technique class which allows time to explore the details of the technique. Feel confidant to work on any appliqué pattern after taking this class!
- Sewing Machine- Blanket stitch used.Don’t forget foot pedal and power cord!
- Open Toe Appliqué Foot- a MUST for machine appliqué (sometimes called an open toe embroidery foot- #20 for Bernina)
- Scissors- small embroidery type for precise cutting of appliqué pieces
- Sewing Machine Needles- 80/12 sharp (Schmetz brand called Microtex sharp)
- ½ yard paper-backed fusible web- I use Soft Fuse and will have this for purchase in class. Please do not bring Heat and Bond products or Lite Steam a Seam 2 or Steam a Seam 2 (Lite Steam a Seam is fine)
- Basic Sewing Supplies- straight pins, hand sewing needle, extra bobbins, pencil, pencil sharpener, fabric marking pencil, small tweezers
- Spray Starch (I use Best Press, Niagra or Faultless original weight)
- Iron and small ironing board (irons may be shared, one iron for every 4-5 students will be fine)
- Extension cord/multi-plug strip
- Rubber Gloves- kitchen dishwashing gloves, one size smaller than you wear for dishwashing (I use the fingertips for control in free motion quilting)
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Fabric:
- 100% cotton (I pre-wash and press my fabrics)
- Background block- 12 ½” square (starch before coming to class)
- Appliqué Fabric- 5-6 small pieces (apprx. 10" squares) for applique flowers and leaves. Cut 1" x 18" bias strip for a stem.
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Thread:
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40/3 or 50/3 weight cotton* in colors to coordinate with
appliqué fabric. I like Mettler 50/3ply thread and/or Superior
40/3ply King Tut Tone on Tones by Sue Nickels
*Sue will have some King Tut thread for sale in workshop
- Sue’s book “Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué” book is a companion for the workshop, not required
