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Creating Freemotion Embroidery Raw Edge Applique Pictures with Caroline Michelle
10th September @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
£45
Freemotion Embroidery – Creating raw edge applique pictures
Enjoy creating layered freemotion embroidery textile art designs in this workshop focusing on the
technique of raw edge applique. This class is ideally suited if you have already learned the basics of
freemotion embroidery. This in-depth class covers everything you need to know to move from simple
applique designs to more complex layered pictures including image transfer and mirror imaging. You
will be guided through each step carefully and methodically to successfully transfer prepared designs
into wonderfully textured versions in fabric. It’s a great way to use up all those fabric scraps you have
been saving at home. You will be taught all the skills needed to make the most out of this fantastic
technique and leave the workshop with the knowledge and ability to continue with your own designs
in the future. This workshop is taught by Caroline Michelle who is a local textile artist specialising in
freemotion embroidery. Please bring along your sewing machine as well as a freemotion embroidery
foot.
Images and tracing paper are supplied but you will need to bring the following materials and
equipment with you:
• Sewing Machine, lead, foot pedal (extension table if you have one but not essential)
• Freemotion embroidery foot
• Two pieces of plain light coloured fabric for the backgrounds, these will need to be of a stable
weight fabric like a canvas rather than thin cotton, alternatively you can add an iron-on
stabiliser backing to the reverse of a thinner fabric or use a layer of felt underneath. No
smaller than 10”x10” each.
• A small variety of fabric scraps to produce the raw edge applique artwork.
• Black thread
• Your usual sewing equipment, tweezers, scissors etc
• Pencil, an erasable pen is also helpful but not essential
• Bondaweb
This is a small class of no more than 8 people so you will get lots of individual attention.
TO BOOK CALL 01872-870478
To take part in this workshop you already need to be comfortable with free motion embroidery. To learn further skills with Caroline you may be interested in her Dissolvable Fabric workshop on 26th October 2024
Shop address: Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts, Barras Moor, Perranarworthal, near Truro, TR3 7PE
The class runs from 10 – 4 so you can arrive from 9.45am.
Please bring a mug with you for your hot drinks.
Lunch – you can either bring a packed lunch or we can order a takeaway or book a table for you at the Olive Grove when you arrive.
Parking – there is free parking on site. Please use the small car park behind our main shop if possible, otherwise the overflow car park accessed to the left through the main car park.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us 01872-870478
Booking a workshop
As our classes are popular and fill up quickly, we operate a ‘first come, first served’ policy with a small reserve list in case of cancellations. Bookings can be made by telephone or by calling into the shop. Full payment for classes and kits must be made at the time of booking, so if you book by phone, please have details of your credit or debit card ready. If you join one of our Block of the Month groups, we request that all classes are paid for whether you attend or not, as we still have the tutors & rent to pay. We also accept cheques by post. Our phone number is 01872-870478, opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Cancelling a workshop
If you need to cancel a workshop, please contact us as soon as possible. It is possible that we may be able to fill your place from the reserve list. Course fees are only refundable if your place can be resold, & a £5 administration fee will be charged.