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Quilting Basics - Applique
This workshop will give you the chance to try 2 appliqué techniques: Steam a Seam Appliqué and Freezer Paper Appliqué while we make a cushion. We will have a wide variety of shapes you can chose from.
Participants who attended 'The Whale and I' Paper Piecing Class may appliqué their figures to their background during this session.
Class fee includes use of our sewing machine, thread, steam a seam, freezer paper and fabric scraps to create the appliques.
Please bring a basic sewing kit and a 18" x WOF piece for your pillow base or purchase in shop. You will not make the pillow in this class.
Participants who would like to follow this quilt/pillow all the way through, sign up for our Free Motion Quilting Class and Binding Tips and Techniques Workshop.
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