HARRIET
HARGRAVE
HH/2 - MASTERING
MACHINE APPLIQUE
6-hour workshop –
all levels
Enjoy
learning true, professional techniques for beautiful machine appliqué.
The mock hand appliqué technique gives a hand appliqué
appearance and is Harriet’s “instant gratification”
technique. The class will include 4 hours of mock hand technique and
2 hours of exploring curved piecing a la appliqué, as well as
a discussion period of many tips and other techniques. Workshop is based
on her book, Mastering Machine Appliqué.
Supply
List :
-2nd ed. Mastering
Machine Appliqué by Harriet Hargrave
-size 60/8 sewing machine needles with universal points
-sewing machine with extension plate and blind stitch capabilities -
necessary for all applications (Make sure that machine has adjustable
and numerous stitch width capabilities)
-invisible nylon quilting thread (.004 very fine; preferably Sew Art
brand, but YLI Wonder thread will do – these are the ONLY brands!)
-fabric basting glue stick (make sure they are fresh and smooth. Neeho,
Ross & Uhu are good.)
-60/2 Mettler fine machine embroidery thread in black, gray #623 and
white (articles 248 or 240, green printing on spool)
-sharp scissors
- notebook, Scotch tape
-open toe appliqué foot (a MUST!)
- iron and ironing surface
-paper scissors and small sharp embroidery scissors
- damp washcloth
-spray bottle for water
- 3 empty bobbins
-lamp, extension cord and power strip
- 2 safety pins
-freezer paper (white only, plastic coated like Reynolds)
- pencil for drawing
Fabrics:
- One (1) 12” square of background fabric for Love Tulip block
(muslin okay)
- 1/8 yard each of 6 different prints for the Love Tulip block (see
inside booklet cover)
- Thirty-two (32) 4½” squares of assorted prints –
16 light and 16 dark (Note: 2 colors can be used)
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