Soaring Compliments
by Caryl Bryer Fallert
one or two day class • hands on •  all levels
Zig-zag sewing machine required
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Classroom Requirements  /  Preferred Classroom Table Setup
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Make this 24" square wall hanging while learning Caryl's fast, easy and accurate method for piecing the curves in her quilts. You will also learn to piece flying geese in a curve, spiky things, and applique. In the two day class, Caryl will also demonstrate machine quilting. You will also learn about working with intersecting color gradations and creating shadows for extra drama in your designs.

This is recommended as a two day workshop.

If necessary we can do the class in one day, however students will only have a chance to try a little of each technique, and will need to finish their projects at home.

Click here to see a finished project from the two day class in Osaka, Japan.

Supplies Needed:

Students in this class will need to purchase the pattern, printed on freezer paper for $12.00. (Available in the class)

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FABRIC

An optional, complete kit, including pattern and all fabric will be provided for $55.00. NOTE: Kits will not include batting or thread.

From Caryl's Glacier Park Collection from Benartex or similar:

• "fat" quarter yard 335-50 Turquoise Lake (light turquoise for sky)
• "fat" quarter yard 335-46 Lupine (multicolored hand painted look)
• 1/2 yard 334-55 Cobalt Lake (dark blue and streaky)
• 1 yard 335-55 Glacier Blue (for binding, back and hanging sleeve, medium blue-on-blue print)
• 1/2 yard solid black
• From Caryl's "Gradations" (Style 2046) collection from Benartex:
  • Brilliant Purples = 1/2 yard Periwinkle-fuchsia #56.
  • Brilliant Oranges = 1/2 yard Fuchsia-Sunshine #63
  • Brilliant Greens = 1/2 yard Lapis-Sunshine #53
  
  
• PERSONAL FABRIC: If you choose not to use the above kit, please come with similar fabrics for your project.

• Thread:
  • medium grey or other neutral
  • Clear and smoke colored Monofilament (polyester (Superior Mono-Poly or Sulky "invisible") is recommended)
• Pale blue
• Black
• A variety of machine quilting threads in colors that match the fabric. (You probably won't need these until after the class is finished)
• Paper backed fusible web such as "WonderUnder" or "Trans Web" 1/4 yard
• Batting: 26" square or other portable "work wall" (such as foamcore) for pinning up your design while you work.
• Sewing Machine: One that is friendly and well adjusted. You must know how to operate your sewing machine. Your machine must have ZIGZAG. Bring the following feet if you already have them.
  • open toed embroidery foot (Bernina #20)
  • walking foot
  • open toed darning foot (for quilting if you think you will get that far)(Bernina #24)
  • edge foot (for binding)(Bernina #10)
• Heavy duty Extension Cord with two outlets. Three prong adaptor if needed for classroom outlets
• Basic Sewing Kit for hand and machine sewing.
• Iron: Preferably with steam
• Table Top Ironing Pad
• Scissors (paper and fabric) Please do not bring kindergarten scissors it will take to long to cut out your pattern, and you will hold up the rest of the class.
• Rotary Cutter, Board and Ruler
• Drawing Tools :
  • Sharpie or other felt tip marker. If possible bring one "fine point" and one "ultra-fine point"
  • White quilt marking pencil (if you think you will get to the quilting). Sanford Verithin or white charcoal are recommended.
• Small watercolor brush or cotton swab.
• Spray Starch or small container of other liquid starch.  You will not need much.  You can just spray some starch into a hotel size shampoo bottle, film cartridge, or other tight container.
• Glue Stick
• Scotch brand magic tape or other non-shiny cellophane tape
• Litter Bag
• Paper
  • as few sheets of paper for notes and for trying out quilting patterns
  • postcard, or index card

OPTIONAL:

• Small Portable Light Box (If you are driving and already have one)
• If you have a plexi extension table for your machine, bring it.  An inexpensive light stick can be slipped underneath to form a portable light box.
• "Add a Quarter" ruler if you already have one.