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Free Motion applique and Cutwork -While producing this 11 inch by 15 inch wall hanging, you will perfect an appliqué edge that is particularly appealing in nature quilts. Using free motion embroidery, you will finish the leaf and branch edges as well as make one or more areas of cutwork. Once learned, the methods can be used in original appliqué projects. Reference notes provided. Beginner to Intermediate

Learn to create an applique totally from thread. Free motion machine embroidery will be used to make a realistic image of either a black capped chickadee or a hummingbird. Students who work quickly may be able to produce both. All the tricks, from working with difficult threads to controlling distortion, will be covered. These can be used as focal points in wall hangings and wearable art. Reference notes provided. Beginner to Intermediate

Learn to use the needle of the sewing machine like a paint brush to produce wonderful texture. Initially make a reference work of free motion straight stitch and zigzag stitches to create grasses, weeds, flowers, trees, water etc. Hints will be provided on using the appropriate aids; correct needles, threads, stabilizers and hoops. After the basic free motion embroidery stitches are mastered, the students create a simple fabric landscape on which to paint with their sewing machines. Design considerations such as composition, depth and perspective will be discussed. Reference notes provided.

Learn to create vibrant flowers, both wild and the garden variety, totally form thread. Free motion machine embroidery will be used to create flowers such as iris, lady slipper, sunflower, fireweed, goldenrod etc. Students choose which flowers to master. Use of hoops, needles, stabilizers and threads will be discussed. Methods for using them in quilts, artworks, cards and wearable art will be demonstrated. Reference notes provided. Beginner to Intermediate - Kit fee of $4 for mounting supplies.

In this two-day workshop you will drop the feed dogs on a regular zigzag sewing machine and learn to use your needle like a paint brush to create a portrait of your pet or favourite animal. You will use only free motion straight stitch and zigzag to create your masterpiece. It can be matted and framed or turned into a quilted wall hanging.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
In this two-day workshop learn to use the needle of the sewing machine like a paint brush to produce wonderful texture. Initially make a reference work of grasses, weeds, flowers, trees, water etc. After the basic free motion embroidery stitches are mastered, the students create a simple fabric landscape on which to paint with their sewing machines. Design considerations such as composition, depth and perspective will be covered.