In this workshop, participants will use family photos, mementos and memories to create their own stories and be inspired to create their own art quilts. They will transfer family photos, their own drawings and writings directly onto fabric using a computer or inkjet transfer. Students will learn Lauren’s quick/stitchless quilting method to construct their own art quilts. Bring old letters, family photos, fabric, threads, special books, and any items you want to incorporate into your quilt. Buttons, ribbons, shells, jewelry and other embellishments are also suggested to personalize your family’s future heirloom. Knowledge or experience with quilting is NOT necessary! Knowledge and experience sewing with a sewing machine is helpful but not necessary. There are other methods of attachment such as glue sticks, staples and hand sewing. This class has no rules, except to have fun!
Drawing scenes, faces, characters and patterns on the sewing machine will enhance even the simplest quilt design. Students in this class will learn several simple stress-free machine quilting techniques to embellish their quilts. We will practice with a variety of fabrics and batting, design our own images and have fun. Students will make several sample pieces that can be finished later.
