One Day Class:

- Clear plastic page protector (1 or 2)
- 2 copyright free nature photos, ~ 8 x 10, in color.  (See notes*)
- Paper scissors
- Glue stick
- Sketch book, or a few loose papers (no lines)
- Pencil with eraser
- Fabrics to match photo colors.  Be sure to include all the very darks and very lights seen in your photo.  (You’ll need a small amount of a wide variety of fabrics.)
- Muslin, at least 18” x 22” (46 cm x 56 cm.)  (Don’t cut it just yet.)
- Sharp fabric scissors
- Straight pins

* We’re working with nature photos because they’re easiest to interpret in fabric.  Good subjects include mountain vistas, landscapes, and vegetation.  But your photos should not include people, vehicles, or structures.  You may include animals, but you should have the drawing skills to interpret them.  Try to find graphic images with clearly defined shapes, (example: mountains,) as opposed to ones where the colors flow together, (example: sunset.)  Also, make sure your photo has enough variety to keep things interesting.  (Row after row of sand dunes might not cut it. Another common photo that doesn't work well is one of a single blossom, all in one color. The subtle colorations of this are often difficult to achive with collage.)

Remember:  You don’t need artistic skills for this class, but artistic courage is required!

Two Day Class - All items above, plus add the following items on day two:

- Sewing machine set up for free motion sewing. (This is not a good time to START learing free motion. You should be fairly comfortable with it before signing up for the class.) However, a walking foot can serve as an alternative. Again, be familiar with its attachment and use before arriving in class.
- Matching threads, basic sewing supplies
- Batting and backing cut to size. (Delay the cutting until after day one.)
- Optional: Tulle (bridal netting) in a color that compliments your quilt and sized to match.
- Optional: another photo and everything you need to start working on it.

Email me if you have questions.