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KIM
DIEHL
KD/3 –
MOCHA STARS
6-hour workshop -
all levels
Create
these sparkling stars using a fun and unique freezer paper piecing technique,
and then recycle your paper pattern pieces as you machine appliqué
them into place. All aspects of Kim’s easily mastered methods
will be covered in this class, including design placement, tips for
preparing appliqués with smooth, flowing edges, and using your
sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that look hand-stitched.
Large-scale stars and simply-shaped flowering vines make this a perfect
learning project for beginners. If you’ve been hesitant to try
appliqué, this class will open new avenues of quiltmaking for
you!
Supply
List :
- Sewing machine*
with adjustable tension, capable of producing a very small zigzag stitch
- Rotary cutter, mat, and acrylic ruler (can be shared between two people)
- Size 75/11 quilting needles for your sewing machine
- Ironing board with a firm surface, and an iron (travel-size or mini
appliqué irons work best in class situations, and can be shared
between two people)
- Embroidery scissors and an inexpensive pair of scissors for cutting
paper
- .004 monofilament thread in smoke and clear colors
- Neutral-colored sewing thread
- Freezer paper and pencil (mechanical is best)
- Fabric glue, water soluble and acid-free, in liquid (Quilter’s
Choice by Beacon’s is my favorite) and stick form
- Fray Check (recommended, but not required)
* If your sewing machine has a knee-lift attachment, an open-toe
foot, and a spool pin adapter to position your thread upright as you
sew, please bring them.
Fabric:
For this scrappy project, choose a variety of light, medium, and dark
prints for the required fat quarters –that you’ll want the
majority of these prints to stand out well from your brown border print
so that your stars don’t become “lost.”
· 18 fat quarters of assorted prints for stars, flower appliqués,
and berry appliqués
· 2 1/2 yards of brown print for border and binding
· 3/4 yard of light tan print for block background
· 3/4 yard of medium tan print for block background
· 1/2 yard of medium green print for vines and leaf appliqués
· 1 fat quarter of light green print for leaf appliqués
and flower center appliqués
· 4 yards of fabric for backing (not used until after class)
· 67” square of quilt batting (not used until after class)
· 3/8” bias bar
Cutting
Instructions: Please arrive for class with the pieces specified
below pre-cut.
From each of the 18 assorted print fat quarters, cut:
. 4 rectangles, 5” x 11” (for star points); save and bring
your scraps to class
From the light tan print, cut:
. 2 squares, 20 7/8” x 20 7/8”; cut each square in half
diagonally once to yield a total of 4 triangles
From the medium tan print, cut:
. 2 squares, 20 7/8” x 20 7/8”; cut each square in half
diagonally once to yield a total of 4 triangles
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