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Machine sunflower block

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Gabrielle PAQUIN

Workshop topic: Traditional Machine quilting

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Nb of students: 15

The sunflower block is usually made by hand. Thanks to my intensive use of the sewing machine, including for traditional sewing, I can now offer trainees the chance to machine-piece this block, for fast production and excellent results . After a detailed explanation of the method I use, trainees will use the templates provided to prepare fabric pieces for machine assembly. I’ll give them advice on color matching and follow-up on machine assembly. Trainees should leave the course in the evening with their blocks almost complete.

Prior to the training day, trainees will be able to see the quilt I made using my method, exhibited at the QUILT EN REVE exhibition. Its title: Sunflowers and Diamonds.

Where: ancien lycée, 3 rue Osmont, 68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines | Room 1

List of supplies

sewing needles
thread matched with fabrics
thimble
pins
fabric scissors
paper scissors
paper pencil
ballpoint pen
small garbage bag

Required supplies

20 to 30 pins
Pencil B
White ink pen for dark fabrics

Fabrics to bring + lengh

one 100% cotton fabric, light (ecru or light-colored), plain, faux plain or printed with small motifs: 40 x 50 cm
100% cotton fabric, colored (trainee's choice). This can be plain or printed, or with small checks or plaid: 50 cm x 20 cm

Kit
+ Content

The teacher

Gabrielle PAQUIN

I have been practicing traditional patchwork for thirty years, during which I have been selected multiple times for the Quilts de Légende de FP. For the past twenty years, I have also pursued a career in the field of Art Quilt, participating in numerous international competitions where I have won significant awards. Additionally, I conduct one-day workshops in various clubs across France.