{"id":56,"date":"2017-06-19T22:46:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T22:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:59:41","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?page_id=56","title":{"rendered":"Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The current classes I offer are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mock Mola Applique<\/span> &#8211; Raw Edge Reverse Applique by Machine<\/li>\n<li><u>Confetti Applique<\/u> <strong>NEW!<\/strong>&#8211; a very &#8220;painterly&#8221; approach to making a quilt with tiny scraps.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Appli-piecing<\/span> <strong>NEW!<\/strong> &#8211; a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; technique that will take the fear out of virtually <strong><em>any<\/em><\/strong> pattern.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hexagons: State of the Art<\/span> (hand class, full day overview of Hexie techniques)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Notan: Exploding the Square<\/span> (half day and full day options)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fractured Mock Mola<\/span> (2 day class)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please scroll down for complete descriptions of these classes. For all classes, please inquire about costs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><u><span lang=\"en-ca\">&#8220;MOCK MOLA&#8221; APPLIQU\u00c9: R<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\"><u><strong>aw Edge Reverse Appliqu\u00e9 by Machine<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>6 hour class. \u00a0Class limit: 20 students.<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-56 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=24'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hotandcold-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24'>\n\t\t\t\tHot and Cold\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=21'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/punga-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-21\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-21'>\n\t\t\t\tPunga Fern\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=23'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/reverse-applique-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=22'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/compass-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-22\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-22'>\n\t\t\t\tRed Compass\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">This class features Cathy&#8217;s fast and easy technique for reverse appliqu\u00e9.\u00a0 It is a great way to use &#8220;holy&#8221; fabric, that you can&#8217;t bear to cut up, and wonderful for trying new design ideas. Students will learn this technique by working on a small individual project using two layers of fabric, plus batting and backing.\u00a0 With Cathy&#8217;s help, each student will design her\/his own piece. Machine quilting will attach all the layers together, then the top layer is cut to reveal the design. The pieces will be mostly completed at the end of the class.\u00a0 This is a hugely popular workshop!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">Machine appliqu\u00e9. Some free motion experience is helpful but not required. Cathy can adapt designs to suit all capabilities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-ca\">Written instructions and design suggestions will be supplied.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Supply List:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sewing machine in good working order with walking foot AND free motion foot. If you are unclear on how your machine works, please bring along the instruction book.<\/li>\n<li>Extension cord.<\/li>\n<li>Three Fat Quarters of fabric:<br \/>\n&#8211; one fat quarter plain black fabric (black on both sides)<br \/>\n(I recommend a black Pimatex by Robert Kaufman, if you can find it &#8211; it&#8217;s very dense and does not fray much.)<br \/>\n&#8211; one fat quarter <u>bright<\/u> batik or hand-dye or other yummy fabric (something with a high contrast from the black fabric)<br \/>\n&#8211; one fat quarter backing fabric<br \/>\n&#8211; AND one fat quarter low- to medium-loft <u>black batting<\/u> (if you can find it, but white will also do)<br \/>\nFeel free to bring more fabric, so you have a choice!<\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">black thread (top and bobbin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">safety pins (about 30)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">white marking pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">small sharp embroidery scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">seam ripper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">pen\/pencil and paper for sketching design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">fabric grippers (like Machingers gloves) may be helpful for free motion quilting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">(optional) Golden Threads quilting paper &#8211; trace design and sew right through this paper &#8211; it&#8217;s easy to remove.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"en-ca\">Students are encouraged to bring design ideas to class. Try Googling images for &#8220;black and white art&#8221; or &#8220;positive\/negative art&#8221; for inspiration.\u00a0 And don&#8217;t forget to bring your camera!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">One iron and ironing board should be available at the workshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>&#8220;Love the new technique. Very well taught and organized.<br \/>\nAnd we even got a song!&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/b>Machine Quilters Showcase, Rapid City Iowa, May 2015<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>&#8220;Lots of fun. Useful technique with many applications.<br \/>\nAlmost finished project in class. Wow!&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/b>Houston Quilt Festival November 2011<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>&#8220;I got more done at this workshop than I&#8217;ve ever got done<br \/>\nat any workshop before!&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/b>Boise ID, November 2009<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>Love, love, love this technique!<br \/>\n<\/b>Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>Excellent instructions &#8211; in steps I could understand<br \/>\nand using words that did not go over my head!<br \/>\n<\/b>Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b>THANK YOU for &#8220;reducing the terror&#8221; from the beginning,<br \/>\nto free up our creativity!<br \/>\n<\/b>Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NEW CLASS! CONFETTI APPLIQUE<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>6 Hour class. Class limit: 20 students, machine free motion quilting (but you don&#8217;t have to be good at it!)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singingquilter.com\/confettimountain.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Machine appliqued scene using tiny fabric scraps and &#8220;scribble&#8221; machine stitching.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Using a technique developed by Ruth Bloomfield in Queensland, Australia, this class will produce a small &#8220;painterly&#8221; landscape. The technique uses no tulle or fusible, just thread to attach the tiny scraps of fabric. The result is a dimensional scene with lots of depth of colour. Useful for any landscape, but especially good for trees and shrubbery. Options include using Cathy&#8217;s pattern (above), or bringing a picture of a simple landscape or tree to make your own design. Cathy&#8217;s pattern makes a small quilt 18&#8243;x14 1\/2&#8243;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUPPLY LIST:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathy will supply Totally Stable fusible stabiliser for each student. Supplies are based on students using Cathy&#8217;s pattern.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A piece of sky blue fabric, approx. 8 \u00bd\u201d x 11\u201d (You may use an actual print of sky fabric, or approximate the light blue of the sky. This part is not confettied.)<\/li>\n<li>Fabric Scraps: Small (6\u201dx6\u201d max) scraps of SIX printed fabrics in EACH of dark green, light green, white, and dark brown. Also bring a very small bit of red for the flowers. Fabrics should \u201cread\u201d the colours indicated, but should be various shades with small scale patterns. Batiks are great for this technique.<\/li>\n<li>Thread to match fabrics (dark green, light green\/grey, white, dark brown, red) plus enough bobbins to wind all colours. This technique uses a lot of thread, so please bring full spools of the first four colours.<\/li>\n<li>Border Fabric:<br \/>\nNarrow inside border, cut four \u00be\u201d strips x 13\u201d<br \/>\nOutside border, cut four 3 \u00bd\u201d strips x 15\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Backing, batting and binding fabric (not required in class)<\/li>\n<li>Medium or large sized sharp fabric scissors<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine with free motion quilting foot and \u00bc\u201d foot<\/li>\n<li>A pencil<\/li>\n<li>Extension cord for sewing machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If students wish to work on their own landscape, they should bring photo of a simple scene, fabric and thread suitable for the colours in their pictures. At least six different fabrics of each colour will create the depth necessary.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><u><strong>APPLI-PIECING<\/strong><\/u><strong>\u00a0NEW CLASS!<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>All machine work. 6 hour class<br \/>\nClass limit: 20 students.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singingquilter.com\/wintersolstice.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on Caryl Bryer Fallert Gentry&#8217;s favourite piecing technique, this class will lead students through all the stages to create perfect curves. Students will use either Cathy&#8217;s pattern (seen above: &#8220;Winter Solstice&#8221;) or a simple one of the student&#8217;s own design. This is a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; technique that will change the way you look at &#8211; and design &#8211; your quilts! Final quilt is approximately fat quarter sized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supply List:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cathy will bring spray starch, stilettos and coverings for each ironing board. One ironing board for every 3-4 students, plus a light box for every 3-4 students is required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sewing machine with zig zag stitching capability and open toed foot (if you have one, otherwise a normal presser foot is good). Please bring your sewing machine manual in case of problems.<\/li>\n<li>A design wall is helpful, with pins to attach (can share &#8211; the pieces are small)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>FABRIC:\u00a0 Choose several (5-6) coordinating fat quarters or large scraps for your piece.\u00a0 Tone-on-tones, hand dyes, or batiks are excellent for these designs.\u00a0 If you have anything resembling an ombre (that changes colour or tone across the fabric), these are wonderful to create a sense of movement and lumosity\u00a0 in your piece. Think of planning a piece with lights-to-darks of each colour (they don&#8217;t have to be the same fabric).<\/li>\n<li>Fabric glue (glue stick works well) or Scotch tape (either works well for temporarily holding the pieces together)<\/li>\n<li>Invisible thread (top thread) and neutral or Bobbin fill in the bottom<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine needle: 60\/8 or 70\/10<\/li>\n<li>Freezer paper \u2013 approximately fat quarter size<\/li>\n<li>Large scissors for cutting pieces, small scissors for clipping curves, paper scissors for cutting freezer paper templates<\/li>\n<li>Sharpie pen, pencil, eraser for designing and marking freezer paper<\/li>\n<li>A stiletto or seam ripper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<table id=\"table2\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><\/table>\n<p><u><b>HEXAGONS: STATE OF THE ART <\/b><\/u><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><span lang=\"en-ca\">Hand work, suitable for all levels &#8211; 6 hour class. \u00a0Class limit: 20 students.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-56 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=26'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hexagon-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-26\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-26'>\n\t\t\t\tGrandmother&#8217;s Flower Garden\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=27'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hexqotc-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-27\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-27'>\n\t\t\t\tLucy Boston &#8211; Quilt of the Crosses\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=28'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hexswirl-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-28\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-28'>\n\t\t\t\tHexagon swirl\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=29'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sevengardenmaze-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-29\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-29'>\n\t\t\t\tSeven Garden Maze\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">Complete written instructions, mini kits of Quilt Patis (1&#8243; hexagons) and Paper Pieces (1&#8243; elongated hexagons), all fabric, hexagon design paper and a source list will be supplied.<br \/>\n<strong>Kit fee:\u00a0 $25.00<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\">SUPPLY LIST<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\"><strong>:<\/strong><br \/>\nBring embroidery scissors, a few straight pins, a hand-sewing needle (I like #9 Sharps for most fabrics), and light, medium and dark hand piecing thread (white, grey and black on bobbins are perfect).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This full-day class is designed as an overview of all the techniques currently being used in the hexagon world.\u00a0 Not all of them are by hand!\u00a0 We start with very traditional techniques, including English Paper Piecing (EPP) and one that uses a Mason jar lid as the template.\u00a0 We continue to explore plastic and paper templates large and small, including elongated hexies (which are used for the Lucy Boston Quilt of the Crosses). A full discussion of fussy cutting is part of the story. After that, we&#8217;ll look at quilt-as-you-go techniques, pieced hexies, and designing with hexies.\u00a0 New techniques which Cathy will demo include machine piecing them using both Inklingo and Marci Baker (no set in seams!) techniques. There will be an extensive class handout, with overview of the techniques and sources for supplies.\u00a0 During the class students will try out 3 and possibly 4 of the techniques themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Cathy will bring some of her own hexagon quilts, and students are encouraged to bring show and tell of their own hexagon quilts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table id=\"table2\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><\/table>\n<p><b><u>NOTAN &#8211; EXPLODING THE SQUARE <\/u>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>6 hour class (Design and Machine Reverse Applique) and 3 hour (Design Only &#8211; No Sew) class available. Class Limit 20 students.<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-56 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=31'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spitfirenotan-300x229.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-31\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spitfirenotan-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spitfirenotan.jpg 441w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-31'>\n\t\t\t\tSpitfire Notan\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=32'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notanarrow-300x267.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notanarrow-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notanarrow.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-32'>\n\t\t\t\tArrows\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=33'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notan1-300x277.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notan1-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/notan1.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-33'>\n\t\t\t\tNotan on paper\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b>NOTAN<\/b> is a Japanese term meaning &#8220;light\/dark&#8221;. Artists have been playing with this concept to design exciting positive\/negative pieces for years, and now it has been discovered by quilters.\u00a0 The concept is easy:\u00a0 whatever is removed from the centre square gets flipped to the outside of the square. But the possibilities are endless.\u00a0 The class will play with the NOTAN design technique to create a piece which (in the 6-hour class) they will then turn into a fat quarter sized quilt, using Cathy&#8217;s <b>Mock Mola<\/b>&#x2122; appliqu\u00e9 technique (see class above).\u00a0 The class is also available as a 3-hour class, which will involve in-depth design exercises using Notan principles, but no sewing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b><u>6 HOUR NOTAN CLASS<\/u>:<\/b> Machine reverse appliqu\u00e9. Some free motion experience is helpful but not required. Cathy can adapt designs to suit all capabilities. (see below for 3 hour class requirements) This class will produce a fat quarter-sized quilt, done using Mock Mola appliqu\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\">SUPPLY LIST<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">10-15 pieces of letter-sized paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">paper scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-ca\">pencil and eraser<\/span><\/li>\n<li>sewing machine in good working order with <u>walking foot<\/u> AND <u>free motion foot\u00a0<\/u><u>(<\/u>If you are unclear on how your machine works, please bring along the instruction book.)<\/li>\n<li>extension cord<\/li>\n<li>Three Fat Quarters of Fabric:<br \/>\n&#8211; one fat quarter plain black fabric (black on both sides) (I recommend a black Pimatex by Hoffman, if you can find it &#8211; it&#8217;s very dense and does not fray much.)- one fat quarter <u>bright<\/u> batik or hand-dye (something with a high contrast from the black fabric) (bring a few possibilities to choose from if you can)- one fat quarter backing fabric<\/li>\n<li>AND one fat quarter low-to-medium loft black batting (if you can find it, but white will also do)<\/li>\n<li>black thread (top and bobbin)<\/li>\n<li>safety pins (about 30)<\/li>\n<li>small sharp embroidery scissors (not appliqu\u00e9 scissors)<\/li>\n<li>seam ripper<\/li>\n<li>fabric grippers (like Machingers gloves) may be helpful for free motion quilting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">Students are encouraged to bring design ideas to class. <\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\">Google &#8220;Notan images&#8221; for more ideas.\u00a0Bring along a digital camera, if possible, so you can see your design clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">One iron and ironing board should be available at the workshop. If Cathy is driving to the class, she may bring along the black batting for everyone &#8211; check with her beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b><u>3 HOUR NOTAN CLASS<\/u>:<\/b>\u00a0<strong>Design Only:<\/strong>\u00a0<b><i>NO SEW<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\"><b><i>Class Limit: 20 students<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">Notan is also offered as a 3-hour class. In this shorter version of the class, the design work will be done entirely on paper and each student will produce many possible designs during that time. Instructions will be given for completing the piece using Mock Mola appliqu\u00e9 (reverse appliqu\u00e9 by machine) or as a fused piece. There will be no sewing in this short class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">SUPPLY LIST: 20 pages of various coloured copy paper, paper scissors, a few envelopes or a magazine to keep cut designs separate, a digital camera to view the designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table id=\"table2\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><\/table>\n<p><b><u>FRACTURED MOCK MOLA <\/u><br \/>\n2 day class. Class Limit: 20 students. Machine reverse applique.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-56 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=35'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fracturedmockmola-300x251.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fracturedmockmola-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fracturedmockmola.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/?attachment_id=36'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/refractionfracturedmockmola-300x246.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/refractionfracturedmockmola-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/singingquilter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/refractionfracturedmockmola.jpg 409w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>This class takes Mock Mola (reverse appliqu\u00e9 by machine) a giant step further. Students will make four simple matching fat quarter sized pieces using three layers of fabric.\u00a0 Stitching all layers together first will hold the pieces together. Then the pieces are cut up and resewn so that the designs look refracted through a beveled window. The results are unique and complex.\u00a0 Students will take these pieces home to sandwich and quilt (minimal quilting only). Instructions are included to complete the quilts with a facing binding technique.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-ca\">Machine appliqu\u00e9. Some free motion experience is helpful but not required.<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\">Written instructions are provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\">SUPPLY LIST<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">sewing machine in good working order with <u>walking foot<\/u> AND <u>(optional) free motion foot.<\/u> <u>(<\/u>If you are unclear on how your machine works, please bring along the instruction book.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">size 90\/14 sewing machine needles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">2-3 empty bobbins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">extension cord<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">Three Full Yards of coordinating fabric:<br \/>\nThe top layer is lovely if it is a hand dye or somewhat variegated in the same colour. Patterns are not advised, but tone-on-tones are okay. Try to bring at least one &#8220;zinger&#8221;.<br \/>\nFeel free to bring more fabric, so you have a choice!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">cutting mat and rotary cutter with 24&#8243; ruler (second day only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">thread to match AND contrast with the layers (especially top two layers). We&#8217;ll be stitching the mock mola, then quilting layers together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">safety pins (about 100)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">small sharp embroidery scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">seam ripper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">pen\/pencil and paper for sketching design and white marking pencil for drawing design on fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">fabric grippers (like Machingers gloves) may be helpful for free motion quilting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal\">(optional) Golden Threads quilting paper &#8211; trace design and sew right through this paper &#8211; it&#8217;s easy to remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Normal\"><span lang=\"en-ca\">Students are encouraged to bring design ideas to class, the simpler the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One iron and ironing board should be available at the workshop.<\/p>\n<table id=\"table2\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><\/table>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The current classes I offer are: Mock Mola Applique &#8211; Raw Edge Reverse Applique by Machine Confetti Applique NEW!&#8211; a very &#8220;painterly&#8221; approach to making a quilt with tiny scraps. Appli-piecing NEW! &#8211; a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; technique that will take the fear out of virtually any pattern. 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