Mary Ann Mauney, Sulky Certified Teacher
Easy and Easier Art Quilt
(approx. 15" in diameter)
(All day class: up to 6 hours)
Easy and Easier Art Quilt
(approx. 15" in diameter)
(All day class: up to 6 hours)
This class is an introduction to several techniques often used to make art quilts (or wall hangings using fabric, thread, batting and backing). The “easy” and “easier” quilts differ primarily in piecing and finishing techniques. While the focus will be on the “easy” quilt, alternatives will be given at each stage of construction for the “easier” quilt, as well as alternatives for embellishing and stitching.
Students will learn the following construction techniques:
· Free-form background design using freezer paper
· “Piecing” curves
· Transferring appliqué designs to paper-backed fusible webbing
· Fusing appliqué with or without satin-stitch finishing
· Free motion thread work (aka thread sketching, thread painting)
o Curves
o Bubbles
o Straight lines
· Free-motion quilting (stippling or other alternatives)
· Pillow-case or satin stitch finishing
Easy and Easier Art Quilt Supply List:
· Paper-backed fusible material (Wonder Under or Steam-a-Seam Lite)
· Freezer paper
· Sharpie or marker in black or blue ink
· Fabrics
o 6 – 8 fat quarters or scraps of coordinating blue fabrics for background
o 1-2 fat quarters or scraps of yellow/yellow-orange fabric for flower
o 2 fat quarters or scraps of brown fabric for flower centers
o 1 fat quarter or scrap of green fabric for leaves
o OR any fabrics of your choice for appliqué
· Tear-easy, cut-away or permanent medium- to heavy-weight stabilizer or interfacing
· ½ yard of muslin or other fabric for backing and pillow-casing
· Cotton, cotton-poly, or polyester batting
· Thread – yellow, orange, 2 -3 browns, green, blue (I prefer variegated 30 wt cotton such as King Tut or Sulky, but you could also use rayon or polyester embroidery thread for a shine)
· Higher (thinner) wt thread (40 wt and above) for piecing that will blend in with the background fabric
· Bobbin thread—you can use Bottom Line or other threads designed specifically for bobbins if you’re using rayon or polyester thread on the quilt-top, or any inexpensive thread will do for the bobbin if you’re using a 30 wt or heavier cotton thread on the quilt-top
· Bobbins wound with gold, green, and blue
· Sewing machine with ability to lower or cover feed dogs
· Darning or free-motion foot if you have one
· Scissors
· Quilters’ safety pins or basting spray
· Light box if you have one
· Water soluble marking pen and/or tailors chalk in light and dark colors
· Beads, tissue paper, pearl cotton or yarn, other fabrics for embellishment if you wish
· Machingers gloves or Lickety Grip for free motion sewing
· Quilt sandwich of inexpensive fabric and batting for practice of free-motion quilting
*Kit of hand-dyed cotton sateen will be available for purchase - $20.00 (includes pattern and 4 fat quarters and 2 fat eighths for top: yellow, green,and 3 blues. Does not include stabilizer, fusibles, thread, backing, batting or any notions). Kit will not be available at workshops held in quilt shops.
Capturing Nature
(15 1/2 " x 15 1/2")
(All day class: up to 6 hours)
Students will learn the following construction techniques:
· Using a transparency sheet to capture the details and depth of the flower
· Transferring appliqué designs to paper-backed fusible webbing
· Creating “free-style” appliqué pieces
· Fusing appliqué to background fabric
· Free motion thread work (aka thread sketching, thread painting)
· Free-motion quilting (stippling or other alternatives)
· Using a non-mitered border
· Attaching binding to finish the quilt
This is also a great exercise for those who want to “see” with an artist’s eye and learn to closely observe the subtleties of nature. Students will be encouraged to experiment with different designs, embellishments, and other sewing techniques.
Capturing Nature Supply List:
· Paper-backed fusible material (Wonder Under or Steam-a-Seam Lite)
· Sharpie or marker in black or blue ink
· Fabrics—these should be solid fabrics or very small prints as large prints will detract and distract the design of the flower
o 3 – 4 fat quarters or scraps of orange: light, medium and dark
o 1-2 fat quarters or scraps of yellow/yellow-orange fabric for flower
o 3 - 4 fat quarters or scraps of green fabric for the leaves and border and binding
o 1- 2 fat quarters or scraps of gold fabric for flower accents
o Blue fabric for background
o OR any fabrics of your choice for appliqué
· Tear-easy, cut-away or permanent medium- to heavy-weight stabilizer or interfacing
· ½ yard of muslin or other fabric for backing
· Cotton, cotton-poly, or polyester batting
· Thread – yellows, oranges, golds, greens, burgundy and blue (I prefer variegated 30 wt cotton such as King Tut or Sulky Blendables, but you could also use rayon or polyester embroidery thread for a shine, or you can mix them up and use both). Several shades of each color will give your piece depth and a better sense of realism.
· Bobbin thread—you can use Bottom Line or other threads designed specifically for bobbins if you’re using rayon or polyester thread on the quilt-top, or any inexpensive cotton or polyester thread will do for the bobbin if you’re using a 30 wt or heavier cotton thread on the quilt-top
· Bobbins wound with gold, green, and blue
· Sewing machine with ability to lower or cover feed dogs
· Darning or free-motion foot if you have one
· Scissors
· Quilters’ safety pins or basting spray
· Light box if you have one. Anita Heady uses a light box that she made from a shoe box, a battery-operated light from a home supply store and a transparent ruler. Works great and is very inexpensive!
· Water or air soluble marking pen and/or tailors chalk in light and dark colors
· Machingers gloves or Lickety Grip for free motion sewing
· Quilt sandwich of inexpensive fabric and batting for practice of free-motion quilting
· Transparency sheets and photo will be furnished by the instructor.
· If you would rather do your own nature photo, bring an 8 x 10 photo—this can be printed on regular copier paper. And adjust your thread colors to suit your photo
*Kit of hand-dyed cotton sateen will be available for purchase - $18.00 (includes photo and 2 fat quarters and 9 fat eighths for top. Fat quarters: blue and green for background and border. Fat eighths: 3 oranges, 2 yellows, 3 greens and 1 gold. Does not include stablilizers, fusibles, thread, backing, batting or any notions). Kit will not be available at workshops held in quilt shops.
Not Your Grandmother's Embroidery
(6 1/2" x 7 1/4")
(6 1/2" x 7 1/4")
(All day class in two parts: up to 6 hours total)
This class combines an introduction to design with needle-felting, hand embroidery and a playful and free-spirited approach to creating fiber art. The class is taught in two parts: 1) needle-felting and 2) embroidery. This allows the student to take either one or both sections. The student is encouraged to intuitively use color and texture in creating this piece.
Student groups in this class will learn to make "My Secret Garden" (above), or any of the other mini-mees pictured in the Mini-mee Gallery upon request.
Student groups in this class will learn to make "My Secret Garden" (above), or any of the other mini-mees pictured in the Mini-mee Gallery upon request.
Students will learn the following design and construction techniques:
- · Exploring two design elements: color and texture
- · Practicing free-spirited design—no rules, just right
- · Using wool and silk roving, silk throwster's waste, hand-dyed homespun and cheesecloth, scrim, ribbon and organza, among other fibers to create a unique and pleasing background fabric.
- · Learning a variety of embroidery stitches. using a mixture of threads and yarns: pearl cotton of different sizes, embroidery floss, wool, acrylic, silk and cotton yarn.
- · Adding beads for bling
- · Finishing edges using a whip stitch, buttonhole stitch, or mounting on canvas or mat board
This class is a great exercise in learning to “loosen up,” and, in the process, creating a piece that is truly one-of-a-kind. Students will be encouraged to step outside of their comfort zones, leave their need for perfection at home, and create stress-free art, all the while having tons of fun!
Not Your Grandmother's Embroidery Supply List
All of the following items are not mandatory, but the more selection you give yourself, the more fun you’ll have!
- Wool or wool-blend felt, approximately 6" x 8"
- Wool roving, multiple colors
- Silk roving, multiple colors
- Painted or dyed homespun and/or scrim and/or cheesecloth
- Ribbons
- Organza
- Tulle netting
- Silk throwster’s waste
- Embroidery floss
- Pearl cotton
- Fine yarn
- Needlefelting tool and mat or embellishing machine
- Beads
- One chenille (candlewicking) needle and one tapestry needle
*A kit will be available for purchase = $22.00 Kit will include a chenille needle, bits of wool and silk roving, silk throwster's waste, scraps of hand-dyed homespun, scrim and cheesecloth, pieces of ribbon, felt for backing, pearl cotton,cotton and wool yarns, beads and various and other items for embellishing. At least 3 colorways will be available to choose from (neutrals, brights and sea blues and greens). Kit does not include , backing, batting or any notions). Kit will not be available at workshops held in quilt shops, unless permission is given by the shop owner.
Summer Leaves
(11" x 9 1/2")
(Half-day class: 3 - 4 hours)
This class is great fun and a perfect introduction to "Not Your Grandmother's Embroidery!" The combination of needle-felting, appliqué and hand quilting is presented to the student who would like to combine a traditional way of quilting with a modern sensibility .
Students will learn the following:
· Practicing free-spirited design—no rules, just right
· Using wool and silk roving, silk throwster's waste, hand-dyed homespun and cheesecloth, scrim, ribbon and organza, among other fibers to create a unique and pleasing fabric
· Determining the placement of the leaf template on the needle-felted fabric that will result in the most pleasing combination of elements to turn into summer leaves
· Learning several embroidery stitches; back stitch, buttonhole stitch, and chicken scratch
· Adding beads for that extra touch of bling
· Adding binding to finish the edges
This class is a great exercise in learning to “loosen up,” and have fun. Students will be encouraged to step outside of their comfort zones, leave their need for perfection at home, and create stress-free art, all the while having tons of fun!
Summer Leaves Supply List
- Solid color fat quarter for top and back of quilt
- 100% cotton or 80% cotton/20% polyester quilt batting
- Wool or wool-mix felt, approximately 12" x 12"
- Multiple colors of wool roving, silk roving, silk throwster's waste, hand-dyed or painted homespun, cheesecloth or scrim, wool yarn, ribbon, organza, or any number of fibers that can be attached to a felt background
- Needlefelting tool and mat
- Embroidery floss and embroidery needle
- Beads, beading thread, needle
- Transparency sheet to make leaf templates
*Kits will be available for purchase - $22.00. Kit includes felt for leaf backing, a chenille needle, various fibers for needlefelting hand-dyed homespun, scrim and cheesecloth, wool and silk roving, silk throwsters waste, ribbon, organza, embroidery floss, beads and a fat quarter of hand-dyed fabric for quilt top and border. Kit does not include backing or batting or notions. Kits will not be available for classes taught in quilt shops without the permission of the shop owner.
Carry-It-All Folio
(approximately 7" x 9" closed, 23" x 9" open)
(All day class: up to 6 hours)
This is an easy to sew folio that can take the place of your purse, or be carried in your purse to put things all in one place, no more digging for your pen or notebook. This tri-fold folio will hold your calendar, a mini-legal pad, a notebook, coupons, business cards, credit cards, sticky notes, miscellaneous papers, checkbooks, receipts, grocery or to-do lists, small cell phone, small camera, pencils and pens. Or, for the less technologically challenged, your i-phone will surely fit. To accommodate e-readers or i-pads, an inch can be added to each section and again, you’re on your way with everything you need to do your grocery shopping and errands, take notes during meetings and schedule upcoming events.
Beautiful fabrics are the stars here, and we’ll learn how to coordinate colors and patterns, knowledge that you’ll be able to use for everything you make.
Construction techniques include:
· Learning how to measure accurately and use a rotary tool for cutting fabric
· Learning to work with Peltex, Timtex, Innerfuse or Fast2Fuse
· Using satin stitch for perfect finishes
· Using basting spray
· Making a functional piece of art to keep for yourself or give to friends.
You will be encouraged to use your own design, or mine if you like. It’s a fun class, easy construction, and the basis for so many other types of folios or notebooks that you’ll ever care to make.
Free pattern included.
Carry-It-All Folio Supply List
· 1/3 yard of Peltex, Timtex, Fast2Fuse or Innerfuse
· Blue water soluble, purple air soluble pens, or tailors chalk (whatever you like best and will show up on your fabric
· Fabrics
o 1/3 yard each of two coordinating fabrics for outside and inside cover, this will be a little more than you need, but better to be safe than sorry 1/3 yard of coordinating fabric for first and largest inside pocket (fat quarters are not large enough)
o 1/3 yard of coordinating fabric for second, next-to-largest inside pocket (again, fat quarters are not large enough)
o ¼ yard of coordinating fabric for smallest inside pocket ( you’ll need a full-length quarter-yard, fat quarters are not long enough)
o If you are uncomfortable choosing fabrics, I’ll be glad to help you.
· Enough thread for top and bobbin, any thread that you like, but I prefer 30-weight Sulky or King Tut variegated
· Sewing machine in good working order and able to do zig-zag stitch
· Very sharp scissors. Embroidery scissors work well.
· Basting spray
· Button or bead or something for front flap
· Yarn or thread for closing folio
Presentations to Quilt Guilds
Trunk Show - Up to an hour presentation on the "evolution" of my art quilt journey, discussing methods and techniques and how I became a recovering perfectionist. An emphasis on how to loosen up and have fun while you're creating.
Demonstration - Surface Design 101 with audience participation.
Demonstration and Discussion - Using thread for texture, movement, and interest in quilt-making (also known as thread-painting and thread-sketching)
Fees
Workshop Fees (guaranteed for 2011, subject to change in 2012)
Presentations: $100 plus travel expenses
Half - day workshops: $200 for up to 20 students
Full-day workshopts: $400 for up to 20 students
If there are less than 10 students registered for the class, fees may be negotiable.
If there are less than 10 students registered for the class, fees may be negotiable.
Please add all meals and travel expenses. If within driving distance from Athens, Georgia, mileage cost will be $.50 per mile. If flying, fees will include economy class flying out of Atlanta, Georgia.
If an overnight stay is necessary, lodging at a hotel will be required.
Feel free to contact other guilds or groups in your area that I may teach so that you can share my travel expenses with them.
Feel free to contact other guilds or groups in your area that I may teach so that you can share my travel expenses with them.
Please don't hesitate to (706 543-1303) or email me (maryannmauney@gmail.com)
Keep checking back as I'll adding more classes as time goes by!
Coming soon:
Surface Design 101
Let Your Table Bloom
The Easy Way to Landscape
You Think You Can't Paint?
Surface Design 101
Let Your Table Bloom
The Easy Way to Landscape
You Think You Can't Paint?
