Art Quilting Workshop

Learn to make an Art Quilt

Materials Provided, or Bring your own.

Bring: Scissors, grey thread, pins, sewing machine

$10/session, register online

Some Notes to keep in mind:

• The Sandwich is about 18″
• Try a solid background
• Choose three colors, 60% main, 30% secondary, 10% accent color. Choose lots of textures
• Think of a tic-tac-toe board, where two of the lines cross can be the focal point. Don’t over think the design. Work as you go.
• Layer large color diagonally. Sew down the edges.
• Choose secondary color and sew down smaller pieces.  If you design the corners, the center will take care of itself.
• Layer yarns and small fabrics. Sew down.
• Layer Accent colors
• Embellish with buttons or other found objects
• The quilting will have taken care of itself
• Bind

Remember:

• Diagonals give energy
• Repeat patterns
• Go for light, medium, and dark fabrics
• Make the quilt say “Touch me!”
• Allow for thinking time
• Horizon lines go one/third of the way up or down