MSC004Sat - Stitched Collage: Creating Textile Art with Fabric & Thread

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Required Supplies:
- Embroidery hoop (suggested size 8”-10”) for main project
- Embroidery hoop (suggested size 6”, optional) for practice stitches
- Fat quarter size fabric for background (to fit in project hoop) can be solid or patterned
- Small piece of fabric to fit in practice hoop (optional)
- Variety of fabrics with larger elements to be used for collage (these do not need to be large pieces of fabric; it can be helpful to have at least one larger motif or a fabric with larger motifs that can be collaged, but a variety of sizes are great)
- Variety of trims, ribbon, lace (scraps work great for this!)
- ¼ yard Head n Bond Lite (in the dark purple package) (or other similar fusible, paper-backed material) **make sure that whatever fusible you choose, it has a paper backing...other fusibles will be tricky to work with and we’re going to be focused on enjoying our time together and not being frustrated!!
- Glue stick (or other comparable fusible: Nichole likes Roxanne Glue Baste-It)
- Embroidery Scissors
- Fabric Scissors - shared scissors will be provided but you may wish to have your own to maximize class time and ease of cutting
- Needles (Be sure to include a Tapestry needle, Milliners needle and embroidery needles (a variety pack works well and sizes 3-9 generally are best for adding beads and using thicker threads)
- Pins (optional, but sometimes can be helpful in collaging)

Threads (Nichole’s recommended threads)
---- Sue Spargo/Wonderfil Specialty Threads Eleganza Perle Cotton in sizes 3, 5, 8
---- Wonderfil Specialty Threads “Fruitti” or “Spaghetti” (12 wt cotton)
---- DMC Tapestry wool
---- DMC Coton Retors Mat (aka Soft Cotton)

Embellishments:
---- Beads: Czech seed beads in sizes 6 & 8 work best with embroidery
---- Sequins: (optional) any shape or size
---- Buttons: (also optional)
---- Any other supplies you may want to use in collage: small pieces of wool felt, tulle, ribbon, etc. (all are optional and will vary from student to student!)

Prep Requirements: It will help to have an idea of several medium-large motifs that you will be using in your collage. If you are unsure, bring all of your options and we can work through those decisions! It always helps to have more fabric options when collaging (large cuts of fabric aren't necessary!)

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