Contemporary
Sampler
Two day class – Tuesday and Wednesday
Intermediate - $130.00
This is not your grandmother’s sampler.
In this intense drafting/design class, you will learn how to “map
out” a contemporary sampler on paper to make a blueprint from which to create
stunning masterpiece quilts. Topics
covered will include selecting a theme, creating a blueprint for your quilt,
selecting piecing/appliqué techniques and design sources for those with limited
drawing/artistic skills. Handouts
are $2.00 per student. Unlike
a traditional sampler in which the blocks themselves are the main attraction, in
this contemporary approach the blocks create focal points surrounded by a
variety of pieced fields and panels to create a visual feast. (This
class will be held at the 4H building).
Supply
List
 | Quilt blocks: You may bring several completed
quilt blocks of your choice (they don't all have to be the same size but
should be no larger than 12”). You
will choose how many blocks you want in your quilt but I recommend at least
three. You may choose one block
pattern in different sizes, or have each block be different. If
you bring blocks of your own choice, remember they are to be focal points in
your sampler, choose patterns that have some visual interest. The
blocks may be pieced or appliquéd if you wish. (Tip:
This is a great way to use
orphan blocks left over from another project). |
| Colored pencils: A basic set of twelve colors will
be adequate however a greater variety is better. |
| Regular drawing #2 pencil, a pencil sharpener
and a good eraser (get a 'click' eraser by Pentel). |
| Black 'Sakura' brand Pigma pen: Size .05 or .08. |
| Rulers: A
6” ruler and a 12” one as well. |
| Scissors: For cutting paper. |
| Glue stick: These come in both a temporary
repositionable adhesive and a permanent one; you will need both.
UHU or Avery brands are the best. |
| Graph paper: An 8½” x 11” pad of quadrille
paper scaled to ¼” per square. For
this first project, the quilt you design will measure approximately 30” x
40”. Once you learn how to
draft to scale, you can design larger quilts this way. |
| Clear plastic sheet protectors: 8 ½” x 11”, available at
office supply stores; bring several. |
| Black 'Sharpie' brand pen: Choose the fine point not the
ultra-fine. |
Fabrics: As
you will be designing your own individual quilts, it is difficult to predict how
much fabric will be necessary. The
amounts will depend upon the size of your quilt and whether you are planning to
use a palette of a few fabrics for the entire quilt or a variety of different
fabrics for a scrappy effect. TIP:
A novelty print used in a few key areas
on your quilt can add a nice touch.
| Block pattern books and/or magazines: If you don't have blocks already
pieced, you may want to choose some patterns that interest you out of a
book. Even if you already have
your blocks, books offering a variety of block designs and those that
feature piecing borders are particularly useful for designing the rest of
your quilt. |
| Basic sewing supplies (you may or may not need
these): Rotary
cutter, mat, rulers, pins, etc… and a flannel design sheet; all to be kept
on stand-by in case you do get to the construction stage. |
