Class: Beginner Crazy Quilt Piecing III (BCQ-III)

This class covers the basics of embellishing crazy quilt blocks with combination seams and embroidery motifs using the workbook Embellishing Crazy Quilts as the class guide.

The Class is taught in 2 Lessons with breaks in-between.

Lesson One covers the structure of the book and how to decipher template designs; determining a course of action for a block; types of seams; considering lace and motif placements; and creation of a simple basic seam design.

Lesson Two covers the expansion of basic seams by adding more texture through beads and ribbon.

Supplies:

-- Workbook: Embellishing Crazy Quilts by Kathy Seaman Shaw (can share per two people)

-- One Pieced Crazy Quilt Block...at least 9-inches square

-- Two spools of perle-cotton floss/thread (size 12 or size 8) (Any brand)

-- Three skeins of six-strand embroidery floss (Any brand)

-- Optional: Any other CQ Supplies on hand

-- Selection of needles (tapestry, chenille, embroidery)

-- Embroidery scissors

-- Hoop that allows the entire block to stretch flat (recommend Q-Snap frame)(Blocks can have strips of fabric sewn to the outer edges to expand the block for larger frames)

-- Optional: Strips of waste fabric or bias edges for wrapping hoops

A bead/charm kit will be provided by the teacher. Also, extra supplies will be on hand for sharing.