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Creative Precision String Piecing Seminar
2-3 Hour Seminar/ lecture/demo
by Caryl Bryer Fallert

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Classroom Requirements
Pictures of quilts in this style

Description:
Learn to draw and piece colorful, luminous, freeform designs with absolutely precise seams using this simple method of piecing on a paper base. This old traditional technique also known as "paper" or "foundation" piecing can be used in either quilts or clothing, and with either traditional or original designs. Emphasis will be on color selection as well as sewing techniques. Students will make sample drawings of five different kinds of patterns, and do a simple exercise in arranging intersecting color gradations.

Supplies Needed:
1. 15-20 sheets of plain white copier paper
2. Drawing Tools:
> pen
> pencil
> ruler (preferably clear thin rulers 6" and 12" but bring what you have)
> eraser
> paper scissors

3. Optional
> Flexible Curve (available at art supply and office supply stores in the drafting department)

Kit fee: $5.00