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Fabulous Fusible Flower

Coneflower

There is a $12 class fee, paid to the teacher in class, for handouts, pattern, enlarged pattern pieces and 1/2 yard Steam-A-Seam 2, 18” wide to get you started.

No sewing machine is needed but Renegade Thread Play is demonstrated in class.

Class Description:

Learn the basics for building a Fusible Flower quilt. You will learn the steps of developing a flower art quilt by how color works to make a flower look real, how to use the fusible and lay out of design. I encourage creativity while assisting those who may feel timid about color and design. All skill levels can master these flowers and make them their own. The students in class will get 80% of their flower done in class. Melinda will demo her Renegade Thread Play technique, which is a simple method of free motion quilting This technique adds detail and highlights to your flower quilt.

The flowers are done in pinks and fuchsia, but could also be done in yellows or reds.

If not sure about what is a light, medium or dark, bring what you like and I will help you in class.

We will be making your own personal color chart with your fabrics in class.

.Bring to Class:

Background: You will need a background fabric in a dark color (navy blue, black, dark green or dark brown) cut to 18” x 22”.
Flower: 1/4 yd of 6 different pinks (or color of your choice) ranging from light to darks. If you are not sure, bring more than you need and I will help you pick the right colors for your flower. The book has a color chart to help.
Leaves: 3 greens for leaves. See picture or color chart.
Center of the flower: you will need 3 fabrics. Dark brown, medium brown and orange. These can be 5"x 5" scraps. See picture or color chart
Fusible Web: 3 yards of Steam-A- Seam 2, 18” wide. If all you can find is in packages, bring at least 3 packs. I will bring some to class for purchase if you can’t find it or you run out. Make sure it’s not the LITE. There is a reason why I use the Steam- A- Seam 2, so please don't bring any other fusible web.
Tweezers or stiletto, this is to help you move small pieces around

You will also need:

Iron and ironing pad. Some guilds/shops provide irons and board which is great so you can have more room at your table.
Scissors. They need to be sharp and comfortable. Large for cutting out the fabric and paper scissors for paper.
18”x 24” foam core board - this makes a nice portable design board for class. It also helps in transporting of your flower home. You can get this at and office supply store or craft store.
Pencil, marking pen (Sharpie) tracing paper, rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, Teflon pressing sheet (optional) and straight pins also are helpful.

If you have any questions please email me.