Seats Available?: Sold Out Required Supplies: - Christa’s book: "99 Machine Quilting Designs" PDF Digital Download https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristaQuilts - 7 practice quilt sandwiches consisting of two large squares of solid or tonal colored fabric with batting in between; Christa recommends at least 10” for the top square, 11” for the batting, and 11” or more for the bottom square of each sandwich. Basting is not necessary for small samples. - Thread to match your fabrics. Christa recommends 100% cotton, 50 weight. - Thread snips - Sketchbook and pen or pencil for note taking and design sketching
Optional Supplies: - How do I Quilt It? book by Christa Watson physical book available at shop.ChristaQuilts.com - Machine quilting gloves
Prep Requirements: Please prepare practice samples ahead of time
Mix and match multiple motifs to create a modern free-motion mash-up! This improvisational technique can be applied to any quilt, whether you want your quilting to be the star of the show, or you simply want to add a bit of background texture to your quilt.
In this jam-packed workshop, students will practice drawing the designs in their sketchbooks, then quilt them on physical practice samples or orphan blocks. Students will learn how to combine and design two or more free-motion filler motifs into something entirely new. After taking this workshop, they’ll be able to apply what they’ve learned by quilting these designs on full-sized quilts once they return home. Sewing machines generously provided by event sponsors!
