Appliqué is one of the most relaxing, creative, and fun techniques to add to your quilting toolbox! In this class, Tia will teach you how to design your own appliqué quilt blocks while exploring a variety of techniques for bringing your designs to life.
You’ll learn how to make templates, fussy-cut fabrics, create bias stems, layer appliqué pieces for dimension, make berries, thread-baste and glue-baste, use fusible templates, and master needle-turn appliqué. Tia will guide you through each technique while encouraging you to experiment and develop your own unique designs.
Want to focus on learning the techniques rather than designing a block from scratch? No problem! Tia will provide the templates needed to create the featured block shown above, giving you a chance to practice in class and then take your new skills home to create your own designs.
Almost any shape can be appliquéd, and even a small touch of appliqué can elevate an entire quilt. Spend the day with Tia and discover why she loves this versatile and beautiful art form—and why you will, too!
Supply List
A background about 12”x12”
Bring a bunch of scrap fabric suitable for flowers and leaves, and a vase
Fat quarter of green fabric to make bias for stems
Applique needles (I like size 11 milliners, but use one you like.)
Needle threader if needed (My middle-aged eyes require this tool)
Cotton thread
Silk thread (100 wt)
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Sharp rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Your favorite long cutting ruler (a 3”x18” ruler will be fine, or something similar)
Seam ripper
Pins
Applique glue stick
Iron and small ironing board
A bagged lunch and beverage to nourish yourself.
A sketch book or notebook
Pencil
$5 for class handout, pattern and fusible paper*
Optional tools for the Class
Tia will bring her tools, and you are welcome to use them, but if you wish to bring your own, then by all means, do so.
Light box (Cutterpillar or something similar)
Clover bias maker (1/4 inch or ½ inch)
HugsNKisses Applique paper
Feel free to piece the background for your appliqué. It makes it a little more fun.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email me.
I can’t wait to sew with you!
Tia Curtis
828 707 5480
Appliqué is one of the most relaxing, creative, and fun techniques to add to your quilting toolbox! In this class, Tia will teach you how to design your own appliqué quilt blocks while exploring a variety of techniques for bringing your designs to life.
You’ll learn how to make templates, fussy-cut fabrics, create bias stems, layer appliqué pieces for dimension, make berries, thread-baste and glue-baste, use fusible templates, and master needle-turn appliqué. Tia will guide you through each technique while encouraging you to experiment and develop your own unique designs.
Want to focus on learning the techniques rather than designing a block from scratch? No problem! Tia will provide the templates needed to create the featured block shown above, giving you a chance to practice in class and then take your new skills home to create your own designs.
Almost any shape can be appliquéd, and even a small touch of appliqué can elevate an entire quilt. Spend the day with Tia and discover why she loves this versatile and beautiful art form—and why you will, too!
Supply List
A background about 12”x12”
Bring a bunch of scrap fabric suitable for flowers and leaves, and a vase
Fat quarter of green fabric to make bias for stems
Applique needles (I like size 11 milliners, but use one you like.)
Needle threader if needed (My middle-aged eyes require this tool)
Cotton thread
Silk thread (100 wt)
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Sharp rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Your favorite long cutting ruler (a 3”x18” ruler will be fine, or something similar)
Seam ripper
Pins
Applique glue stick
Iron and small ironing board
A bagged lunch and beverage to nourish yourself.
A sketch book or notebook
Pencil
$5 for class handout, pattern and fusible paper*
Optional tools for the Class
Tia will bring her tools, and you are welcome to use them, but if you wish to bring your own, then by all means, do so.
Light box (Cutterpillar or something similar)
Clover bias maker (1/4 inch or ½ inch)
HugsNKisses Applique paper
Feel free to piece the background for your appliqué. It makes it a little more fun.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email me.
I can’t wait to sew with you!
Tia Curtis
828 707 5480
