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The Third Dimension-Embellishing with Tantalizing Threads

The Third Dimension - Embellishing with Tantalizing Threads

Full day class
Confident beginner to advanced-Students need to have some experience using a darning foot

Explore exciting embellishing techniques for textural surface design!! Come join us in this technique and project based class. Beginning with fused design elements and our darning foot, we will explore tantalizing threads, couching, the basics of machine bobbin drawing, use of tulle and water soluble stabilizer and the many ways these techniques can be used for eye-popping results.

Supply List- Third Dimension Workshop by Wendy Butler Berns

This is a technique and project class. We will work on a practice piece and begin a sampler during class using one of three patterns that students can purchase the day of class for $8.00 or a student’s original design.

Required for couching and free motion machine embroidery --A portion of these supplies will be used for your practice piece and a portion for your sampler
Machine cleaned and in good working order and general sewing supplies
Darning foot a must, walking foot
Fabric and paper scissors
Monofilament thread Wonder, Sew Art, YLI, Sulky brand
A variety of different colors of cotton, or 40 wt. Rayon, metallic, decorative threads (The more colors you have, the more intricate your design can be)
Bobbins wound with cotton thread
Schmetz Top stitch size # 14/90, microtex #12/80 sewing machine needles
Several lengths of yarns, heavier threads for couching (can be scraps for practicing)
1/2 yard each of several different background fabrics (such as tone on tone, solid, hand dyed look,) medium light in value or of enough contrast for the design element fabrics and yarns you will be stitching on top
1/2-1 yard Décor Bond by Pellon fusible stablizer, 42" wide, product code #809 (Wendy will have some for sale too)
Various 6-8” squares of fabrics of your choice for your design elements.
These fabrics need to have Wonder-under fusible already on the back so you can start cutting out your designs in class or you can use “ Lite Steam-a- Seam II” fusible which can be applied in class
**LEAVE FUSIBLE PROTECTIVE PAPER ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC so you can trace designs onto it during class.
An iron and ironing surface for every 3 students

Optional (if you are speedy):

1/2 yard of backing and batting as well as layering and machine quilting supplies should you finish and be ready to machine quilt your project
For machine bobbin drawing: I will demonstrate the technique.
** For those who want to actually dive into the technique, you will need:
Second bobbin case for your machine (you will be adjusting tension) This is a larger investment you may or may not be ready to make
Heavier threads that only go in bobbin: Glamour by Maderia Pearl Crown Rayon by YLI, Candlelight by YLIMachine Embroidery hoop 8-10” by Susan Bates (from Walmart or craft stores) (can be helpful for all techniques)

More Optional Supplies

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.
projector screen and projector table for video camera and projector use
irons and ironing stations for every 3-4 students
if available, several quilt racks for displaying Wendy's quilts
A flannel board or bulletin board for displaying samples and viewing projects from a distance