CUTWORK STAR

ONE FULL DAY

FROM THE AUTHOR OF “A PERFECT UNION OF PATCHWORK & APPLIQUÉ”   C&T PUBLISHING, INC.

 DARLENE C. CHRISTOPHERSON

PROJECT ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE    Follow one cutwork pattern 8” block from Darlene’s book to have hands on experience in class. A pattern for the 24” wall quilt will be shared and can be made later.

A Power Point presentation opens the class presenting the step by step process of preparation for hand needle turn appliqué followed by ‘hands on’ practice.

$6.00 KIT INCLUDES:  Pattern and fabric for one block, VERITHIN silver art pencil, freezer paper, some pins [Clover fine silk] and a needle [Richard Hemming & Sons milliners #11]. Mettler 60/2 cotton threads with the green printing are available for use during the class.  Fabrics will vary but normally color #700 is suitable.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Thimble and misc. hand sewing tools. Small - sharp - straight 4" embroidery scissors for fabrics and threads, Fiskar brand paper scissors [small sharp – chisel point], stapler, staple puller.

CLASS ROOM SET UP:  Two irons and boards per every 12 students, ample lighting & table space for each student, two 8’ tables and four extra chairs for the instructor where possible. Can the room be darkened for a Power Point presentation? Is there a white wall? Once can of spray sizing [if flying].

RESOURCES:

THREADS AND NEEDLES ETC: My local shop; Nancy’s Quilt Block @ 254-776-4989

Darlene’s website

Darlene may offer a few items for sale during class such as tools, books, patterns, pencils, sharpeners, pins and needles and thread packs when available and appropriate. No percentage of sales will be taken by the hiring party. Quilt shops are welcome to discuss consignment options.

©Darlene C. Christopherson    + 496 Bend of the Bosque Road  -  China Spring, Texas 76633

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