Heads Up for Mini Flowers Course

Just a Heads UP....not taking registration just yet. ICQC-107 will open later this week (15-17)...it requires two embroidery painted backgrounds on which to work the miniature silk ribbon flowers.

If you plan on signing up for this course...you might want to get started on these backgrounds now.

Here is the handout for the embroidery patterns to be stitched on these backgrounds:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7VRwiXZN_4uM1NJdVdLOFNaV28/view?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the supply list for ribbons, etc.:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7VRwiXZN_4uTlVxU1FpMmdtTlk&authuser=0

Just trying to be helpful...as these gardens really do look best when done on these backgrounds.

Hugs,

 

ICQC-104 Mixed Motifs with Fabric - OPEN 8-10 Oct CST

10/11/15 Edited to Add: Registration for this Course Is Now Closed
Next open window for registration will be 12-14 November.

Welcome to ICQC-104, Mixed Motifs with Fabric

Registration is NOW OPEN...and will close at midnight CST on Saturday, 10 October 

You must have completed ICQC-103 Prior to registering for this ICQC-104 Course.

(NOTE: If you are presently working in the ICQC-103 course...get busy...and be prepared to join the next offering of this ICQC-104 on 12-14 November)

This course is expected to last 8-12 weeks

To Register: email me your Name, State/Country, Email address...just as for previous courses...to shaw.kathy@yahoo.com

 

The ICQC-104 includes these modules/tasks:

104A-Embellishing OVER Silkie Images

Task 1: Stitching Hair

Task 2: Stitching Flowers

104B-Framing Silkie Images

Task 1: Create a CQ Block with Framed Silkie

104C-Applique’

Task 1: Create a Broderie Perse Applique

Task 2: Create a Hand Applique Heart (or other shape)

Task 3: Design an Applique based on an Embroidery Pattern

104D-Raised Applique

Task 1: Create a Raised Applique (Bunny, Cat, or Teddy Bear)

104E-Working with Various Slips

Task 1: Create an Embroidery Slip

Task 2: Create a Silkie Slip

Task 3: Create a Beaded Slip

    There is no special supply list needed for this class. Standard sewing and embroidery supplies (as needed in prior classes) will be used. The need for some medium or heavy weight interfacing scraps and some thin felt/flannel scraps could require some shopping.    The photos above are some of the techniques taught. The fox, bunny, and heart patterns are also in this course, along with other patterns as well.

More Hexagon Action

Progress on my hexagons slowed down...but I have managed to finish one more this past week. Here are some close up photos for you.   

  Have you begun your hexagon quilt yet? I'm sure seeing some wonderful photos of inspirational hexagon quilts lately on Pinterest. Loving the "hankie" ones by Rhonda Dort! Also like some I've seen on blogs lately.    Here are some links for you: http://vivscrazyjourney.blogspot.com http://crazybroderies.canalblog.com http://gipsyquilt.blogspot.com   Many don't have as much hand embroidery as mine, but wondering if I might create some in these styles to accompany mine. Or would it be odd to have lots of embellishing peppered among little to no embellishing...just because I like them all.    But, you know me and "balance in design"...so of course I'm over-thinking the idea! Perhaps I should just create a few hankie blocks and a few rose fabric blocks THEN lay everything out to SEE what this mix of styles might look. Great...another "TO DO" task to add to my list!   However...working on  some "quicker blocks" could allow me to perhaps complete a large quilt...rather than only the bed runner that was my first thought. Hmmm...more to consider. Of course, if I don't like the combination...would I then need to finish 3 projects? 1-Rose Hexie; 1-Hankie Hexie; 1-CQ Hexie   What are your thoughts?  How are you doing on your own hexagon blocks?  I encourage you to give these a try!     Also, I did get the photos done for my Tutorial on Finishing my HEX Blocks. I'll try to get that posted to the blog after the next class registration closes...so around next Monday/Tuesday maybe. Just letting you know I have not forgotten that promise.