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Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Autumn Classes Preview 1

I will be publishing my Autumn programme of classes on Friday, so I thought I'd do a few preview posts on some of the projects we'll be making in class.

First up is something you have already seen this week in my new Blog Header:


Due to popular demand, I will be running an Applique skills class, where we will be learning 4 main types of applique.

1. Satin Stitch (machine applique - as shown in the Love cushion above)
2. Free Motion Sketching (machine applique - see below)


3. Needleturn (hand applique):

Inspired by this picture.
These cushions are approx. 18" x 14", which means those super mini quilts hanging on the washing line are less than 4" finished!

4. Reverse Needleturn (hand applique)


The class will be mainly techniques based with the option of making 1 cushion. 


The cushion borders have been mitred at the corners, which is another technique I've been waiting to teach.  I used recycled denim for my borders, and I think the mitred corners help to frame the applique pictures.


Applique is a lot of fun when you find a technique and style that works for you.  The creative possibilities are endless!



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17 comments:

  1. Leanne20 June 2012 at 02:11

    Wow, those are all so cute!

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  2. Canadian Abroad20 June 2012 at 05:13

    Wow! Those cushions are so amazing. Your stitching is perfect. This is a class I could really benefit from.

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  3. Di20 June 2012 at 07:20

    Those cushions are wonderful. I would love to come to your class.... Your students are in for a treat. Di x

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  4. Mrs Flying Blind...20 June 2012 at 07:21

    Oh those classes are going to be brilliant!

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  5. cheeky monkey20 June 2012 at 08:18

    These cushions look so gorgeous!

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  6. Sew Thrifty Fi20 June 2012 at 08:24

    I cant wait to make these!!! Brilliant!! X

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  7. Sarah20 June 2012 at 11:48

    Aww, thats another class I really could do with joining...

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  8. Katy Cameron20 June 2012 at 15:16

    Cool classes, can't wait to see what the students make :o)

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  9. Sarah20 June 2012 at 17:04

    Just fabulous! It's going to be a great class.

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  10. Nicky20 June 2012 at 18:01

    Having just finished my quilt top I can agree! Lots of variety and options there - now if only I had come across your classes a bit earlier....

    Love the Beatles look!

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  11. Inspiredbyfelix21 June 2012 at 00:10

    All gorgeous, love your style! You'll be booked out (you probably are already!) Think the house one is especially uber duber cute :) x

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  12. Tina21 June 2012 at 10:19

    Ooh, I can't wait for the published schedule, because I definitely want to sign up for this class!

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  13. Isisjem21 June 2012 at 15:11

    I wish I could come and learn satin stitch applique. Would be so useful and I've never managed to do it on my machine. Probably because I am not using the right settings or something.

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  14. Sew Create It - Jane22 June 2012 at 11:05

    Those are so cute and the shapes are smooth and bubbly enough that they would be achievable for anyone new to appliqué.

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  15. Archie The Wonder Dog23 June 2012 at 19:04

    The classes are going to be fully booked within minutes!! The cushions are fabulous, I particularly love the 'quilts on the line' one!

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  16. Unknown24 August 2012 at 14:08

    Really looking forward to this class. So glad I booked early.

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  17. Terri2 November 2012 at 22:44

    cushion delight, Jude! I need to come to class :-) can you do an online class for us lot over 'ere? :-)

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