Class: Intermediate Crazy Quilt Seam Embellishment Slumber Party

This class covers the basics of embellishing crazy quilt blocks with embroidery motifs, silk ribbon flowers, and clusters of buttons. Because this is a Party...it is less formal, and Kathy shares some of her Easy Breezy techniques for creating motifs. The Class is a series of mini-lessons with breaks in-between. There are games with prizes for the winners! A mini-trunk show and a virtual inspiration quilt show are just part of the fun!

Lesson One covers the creation of an embroidery monogram using simple stitching techniques.

Lesson Two covers the creation of a Fast and Fantastic tree trunk.

Lesson Three covers the creation of beaded critters.

Lesson Four covers the creation of several types of silk ribbon flowers.

Lesson Five covers the creation of a button cluster.

Supplies:

-- One Pieced Crazy Quilt Block...at least 9-inches square (more than one is fine too)

-- Two spools of perle-cotton floss/thread (size 12 or size 8) (Any brand) Color is your choice.

-- Three skeins of six-strand embroidery floss (Any brand) Color is your choice.

-- One pkg 7mm green silk ribbon (at least 2 yards)

-- One pkg 4mm green silk ribbon

-- Two pkgs each 7mm rose/pink/yellow/white/lilac silk ribbon

-- Buttons: Whatever selection pleases you...include shank and flat...at least 2 large.

-- Whimsy: Odds-n-Ends of jewelry pieces (old earrings), pretty beads (large and small), charms

-- Optional: Any other CQ Supplies on hand that you want to use...and don't know how

-- 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 during the class.

Editorial Comment: Yes, I'm serious...and Yes, I'm Probably Crazy!  (Kathy)

Note:

Extra Security must be taken into consideration since this is a night class. The building must be locked during the evening and early morning hours. It is acceptable to meet in someone's home if the accommodations are large enough to set up several long craft tables.

A pot-luck dinner and snacks should be on hand...and lot's of caffeine!