“VALIANT!”  82” x 82”

MULTIPLE DAYS {3 to 5} ~ HAND APPLIQUÉ & HAND PIECING

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

 DARLENE C. CHRISTOPHERSON

PROJECT  INTERMEDIATE.  “Valiant!” Is the 2006 raffle quilt for the International Quilters Association and was designed and sewn by Darlene with machine buttonhole appliqué and quilting done by Sue Nickels. Fabric choices and design planning are discussed, then preparation for hand needle turn appliqué. Hand piecing will be presented and practiced. Machine sewers can easily attend this class and work by hand during the class hours. The body of the quilt measures 58”

SUPPLIES NEEDED: The pattern for “Valiant!” and a metal diamond template by ARDCO will be provided for $19.95. Fiskars brand scissors [small chisel point], any mechanical pencil, one full sheet fine sandpaper or sandpaper board, silver art pencil [VERITHIN] and/or white chalk pencil, freezer paper, fine silk pins, needles; Richard Hemming & Sons milliners #11, Mettler 60/2 cotton thread in colors of appliqué fabrics, small sharp scissors for threads and fabrics, thimble and any personal sewing tools, appliqué sharps needles #11, wallpaper knife [found in the wallpaper dept. of a handy guy store $1.98], 12” square cutting ruler, 50/3 cotton sewing thread in medium gray and light cream, fabric scissors.

OPTIONAL: Rotary cutting tools; med. Mat, cutter and 6-1/2” x 24” cutting ruler, Scotch brand ‘removable’ tape.

MATERIALS NEEDED: Contact Darlene

CLASS ROOM SET UP: Two 8’ tables and four extra chairs for the instructor. Can the room be darkened for a Power Point presentation? Is there a white wall? 2 irons and boards per every 12 students where possible. GUILDS; One can spray sizing. One box of freezer paper will suffice as well. Call or email for light box information.

RESOURCES: PLASTIC TEMPLATE MATERIAL, THREADS AND NEEDLES ETC: My local shop; Nancy’s Quilt Block @ 254-776-4989

Darlene’s DCC DOGTOOTH TOOL, Books and patterns: www.darlenechristopherson.com

Karen Kay Buckley’s “Perfect Circles”: www.karenkaybuckley.com

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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