“ PRETTY AS A....PICTURE IMAGE APPLIQUE ”

1/2 Day workshop
Confident Beginner-advanced

Learn the process of creating simple pictorial quilts from a photograph. We will use Wendy’s original design pattern Pretty as a “Picture Image Appliqué in Yellow” and cover her how-to picture image appliqué steps that include freezer paper, glue stick and invisible free motion machine appliqué. You will gain the confidence and the know how to use one of your own cherished photos or pictures in an original piece

SUPPLY LIST-“ Pretty as a…. Picture Image Appliqué " by Wendy Butler Berns
Finished size Approximately 14” x 19”

“Pretty as a….Picture in Yellow” pattern $10 (available in class)
2 to 3 washable/permanent glue sticks –white glue, Ross, Avery or Scotch brands recommended
Freezer Paper – 2 sheets 15 to18” x 21”
Black extra fine tip permanent marker, Sharpie or Micron
Paper and fabric scissors
Masking tape
1/2 yard Décor Bond by Pellon Fusible Stablizer, 42" wide product code#809 (Wendy will have some for sale as well.)
monofilament threads- clear and smoke- for machine appliqué’
General sewing supplies
darning foot for free motion quilting

Fabric for pattern “Pretty as a Picture in Yellow”
I use 3 to 4 fabrics where another quilter will use one. More fabric gives you more options. Ideally, pre-wash all fabrics to remove sizing, but this is not always possible to do..

Background Sky:
Two fat quarters of light blue. Hand dyed look, tone on tone, mottled look
Background should contrast with the fabrics for the flower.

Background ground : Two fat quarters of a medium green

Flower :
Large scraps (6”) of two three fabrics of similar value. My flower is yellow, you can choose any color you would like your flower to be.

Finishing Quilt :
Specialty threads, rayons, metallics, cottons and monofilament for machine quilting
18” x 24” of batting (Warm and Natural recommended)
Same amount of backing fabric
¼ yard for binding

Classroom Set Up
*8 foot tables at the front of the class for the instructor
*At least 1/2 of an 8 foot table per student, so there is room for sewing machines, cutting boards, etc.
*irons and ironing stations for every 3-4 students
*A flannel board or bulletin board for displaying samples and viewing projects from a distance

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