March 29th - April 1st, 2012
October 31st - November 4th, 2012

Originally offered Spring 2008

QUILTED POSTCARDS WORKSHOP

Teacher:  Linda Fitts

Friday, March 28th, 2008    9am - 5pm

Class fee: $40
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Yes, you can make a fabric 4”x6” quilted postcard that can actually be mailed for forty seven cents, just like a paper one. You'll learn several different techniques including how to use the “fussy cut” method of design, how to work with patterns and, really stepping out there, how to do your own thing by creating an original piece. And, you'll have the opportunity to embellish your work! Create cards for friends and family, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays - your imagination is the only limit.

Kit includes:

ü Postcard stock and batting for 3 -5 postcards per student

ü Fusible web and inter lining

ü Backing fabric

ü Freezer paper (for tracing templates)

ü Patterns for several different designs

ü A big box of “stuff” for embellishments.

Student to supply:

ü Fabric, particularly novelty prints of your liking (only need small pieces of fabric)

ü Small amounts of laces, trims, novelty threads, etc. for embellishing - anything special to you

ü Paper and pencil

ü Machine embroidery thread – (i.e., Rayon 40wt) in one or more colors

ü Scissors or rotary cutters (straight or decorative edge)

ü Sewing machines and supporting supplies – I suggest bringing your zipper foot, ¼” foot, and open toe embroidery foot or big foot for quilting. Any or all will be fine.

Come and play with this exciting new technique in quilting, it is very rewarding! I'll share my postcards and fun stories.

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