Working with Pieced Lines

DESCRIPTION
While most pieced quiltmaking relies on shapes, it’s less common to use very narrow pieced lines as the main design element in quilts. In this workshop we’ll explore different kinds of pieced lines (straight, swoopy, etc.) and how to sew them. We’ll experiment with using lines to "draw" shapes and designs, using lines to fracture the surface, and juxtaposing different densities of lines. After you find your favorite style of line work you’ll make an original composition. Studio sessions will also involve group discussion and critiques.

SUPPLY LIST (Please label your own supplies)
• Sewing machine and extra needles, straight stitching foot, extra bobbins
• Assorted thread colors for piecing
• Scissors, seam ripper, rotary cutter, plastic ruler, 6” or 12” plastic squares
• Rotary cutting mat (as large as you own)
• Pins
• Optional: Iron, small ironing surface or bath towel
• Extension cord or power outlet strip
• Large piece of batting to cover design wall (approximately 90” wide x 72” tall)
• Fabric:

• Five one-yard pieces of solid colors for backgrounds; any colors EXCEPT very light values. Either commercial cottons or hand-dyes are appropriate.

• Three one-yard pieces of light- or medium-light-value commercial solids for pieced lines. Please choose a lightweight fabric without much body (Kona cottons tend to be too beefy for very fine line piecing; pimatex tends to be too stiff and inflexible).

MATERIALS FEE PROVIDES:
Striped fabrics for experiments with fine lines cut out of stripes

If you have any questions about the materials list or the course in general, please > email Kathy