Static and Erratic Paper Piecing
"Squared and Squared Again: Static and Erratic Paper Piecing"
Come to this workshop to learn the basic techniques of paper piecing, how to design playful and artful squares which can be combined to create playful and artful larger squares, and how to make a powerful statement with color and value.
Simple static squares within squares will be created in black and white fabric. Complex erratic squares within squares will be created in a favored color pallet.
No previous experience with paper piecing is required for this class.
Workshop leaders: Marcia Waara and Sylvia Walworth
Location: 1715 San Marino Trail, Eastport, MI
Cost: $30.00 includes paper patterns. Class is limited to 10 Participants.
All participants must bring a sewing machine. For additional supplies see the attached list.
Date: February 24, 2012 Time: 9 AM –Noon, 1 PM-4 PM
To register contact: Marcia Waara, mawaara@gmail.com. 231-599-2976
Basic Supplies
sewing machine with regular or "open-toed" pressure foot, bobbins, extra needle; oil before class
black and neutral thread for top and bobbins
large scissors for cutting paper and/or fabric
small, sharp embroidery-type scissors
seam ripper
Fabric
We will be working on two designs. Our first (static) blocks will be like the quilt pictured. This project will require black and white print fabrics and some splashes of bright colors. Try to collect 9 different prints--some black on a white background, some white on a black background. You will only need a small amount of each: 1/8 yard or leftover scraps. Scraps of bright colors can enliven the blocks, a 5" square of each color would be sufficient.
For our second project (erratic), bring 1/8 or 1/4 yard cuts (or scraps) of at least 5 different medium to dark fabrics and 5 different light fabrics. The light fabrics should have different values (white, cream, ecru, for example....or light colors with a variety of color depth). These fabrics can be in your choice of colorways.
For questions or to sign up for the workshop, call Marcia Waara at 599-2976.
