Thread Painting Magic

Presented by Pat Pettry

Join Pat Pettry as she introduces us to the wonderful world of thread painting – or, should we say, thread PLAY??? Thread painting techniques add color, texture, highlights, and detail — making the quilt “pop” and a unique expression of the quilter.

Class Time: Thursday 12:30 – 3:30

Introduction to Thread Painting

Cost: $20.00 

This is a process class, not a project class.  Using your quilt sandwiches, you will be able to learn and practice various thread painting techniques.   We’ll walk through the entire process – from planning to completing the top.  The afternoon will finish with working on a small “fun project.”  Please read the supply list closely.  Questions: Call Pat Pettry at 501-766-0757 and leave a message.

Supply List:

Sewing machine, power cord, and foot pedal:

 Please know how to set your machine for free-motion work.

Know how to adjust tension.

Clean out the dust and oil

Machine needle:

Size 14 topstitch, or microtex, sharp, or embroidery needle

Bring 2 or 3     Needles do break.

A new needle is best.

Foot for machine:  Darning, free motion, or embroidery foot – what your machine  requires for free motion embroidery.

Thread:

Do not purchase thread for this class. Use what you have. At least 6 colors, 40 -60 weight thread. Let the samples of our “fun project” fabric guide your color selections.

Try to bring two shades of one color – a light and dark green, etc.

Two or three pre-wound bobbins using the thread color of the spools you bring.

Thread snips

Temporary fabric markers – chalk, blue wash-away, Frixion pens.

Two quilt sandwiches:

 Each 15”-18” square.  Each sandwich is made of a top that is solid or reads as solid fabric, batting, and backing.

The threads should contrast with the quilt top

One 12” square of batting *

One  12” square of cotton fabric to serve as backing*

Free motion quilting gripper – gloves, hoops, etc. If you use these for your free-motion work.

*These items will be used to sandwich our “fun project.”