Camilla Watson Quilts

'Vines 'n More' Supply List

Fabric  - Heart Skill Tester.  Two pieces approx 8" square, cotton, contrasting colours, one to be light. Mark 'Heart Skill Tester' pattern onto one, hand baste this onto the background fabric inside the heart. Instructions below.

Fabric  - Class Pattern  OPTION A - Beg-Int) Two fat quarters (52cm/20" sq) for 'I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat'

Fabric   - Class Pattern OPTION B - Int-Exp) Two pieces 50cm x 75cm (20" x 29")  for 'Leaf Panel'

Fabric   - Own pattern  You are welcome to bring your own pattern to my class however please ensure the 'top', applique fabric is a firm, tight weave such as a batik, and prepare by marking the design and basting to the background fabric as instructed below.

Good contrast is required between the two fabrics. The top/appliqué fabric should be a fine, tight weave such as a batik. Textured or tone-on-tones; no plains. Wash and iron fabrics well, checking they are colour-fast. Trace the pattern onto the top/appliqué fabric .  I recommend the 'fine' blue wash-away marker, lines must be fine and clearly visible.  If using a dark fabric  press the design through using 'dress-makers carbon'. Chalk markers are not suitable as they wear off too quickly.  Hand baste top/appliqué to background fabric, inside the pattern where possible.

*Note:  Do not mark the dotted 'quilting' lines, just the outlines.

*Note: Leave the appliqué fabric in one piece - do not cut out around the pattern.

 Needles. Bring the usual needle you like to stitch with and long, fine needles if you have them - Straws or Milliners can work well, I like a Straw #8. A small eye is preferable but it must be suitable for the thread. This will be discussed in class.

 Scissors. Small very sharp 'nail scissors' or embroidery scissors. They must cut cleanly and sharply right to the tip of the point.  Small 'nose hair' scissors (!) with the rounded 'tips' from the chemist/drug store or The Body Shop are great if you can find them. Check they cut fabric right to the tip before purchase .

 Small box/holder with a lid for your cut-offs.

 Spectacles if you need them.

 General hand sewing requirements.    A couple of pins, unpicker, pencil, ruler etc. A small box that will hold all your bits & pieces is helpful.

Basic Sewing Supplies  Pencil, Ball point pen, Pins, Quick Unpick, General hand sewing requirements. Spectacles if required.

Heart Skill Tester - Pre-class Preparation   (Heart will be appliqued in class.)

Two pieces of practise/skill tester fabric approx 8" square, contrasting colours. I suggest a medium or light for the top/appliqué so it is easier to trace the design to. Wash and iron fabrics well, checking they are colour-fast.

 Trace Heart diagram above onto the top/appliqué fabric, using any method you wish as long as it is clearly visible. I suggest the fine, blue 'wash-away marker'. Do not cut out.

 Baste this fabric to the background, stitching inside the heart approx 1/4" away from the marked line, but not on the lines. Use light but contrasting thread, and rough stitches about 3/4" long are acceptable.

 Thread that matches the appliqué fabric.

 Needles. Bring the usual needle you like to stitch with and long, fine needles if you have them - Straws or Milliners can work well. I like  a Straw #8.

 Scissors. Small very sharp 'nail scissors' or embroidery scissors. They must cut cleanly and sharply right to the tip of the point.  Small 'nose hair' scissors (!) with the rounded 'tips' from the chemist/drug store or The Body Shop are great if you can find them. Check they cut fabric right to the tip before purchase .

Vines 'n More -Pre-class Preparation for patterns - 'I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat' and 'Leaf Panel'

Prepare applique.

1. Choose a pattern.  'I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat' (Beginner or Intermediate),' Leaf Panel' (Intermediate or Advanced stitcher) or one of your own.

2. Choose fabric. There are only two fabrics required, a top/appliqué and a background, and I suggest cotton for both. Good contrast is required between the two and the top/appliqué fabric should be a fine, tight weave such as a batik. Tone-on-tones are good for the appliqué as they help to hide your stitches, anything you like that is a good contrast with the appliqué will be suitable for the background. Wash and iron fabrics well, checking they are colour-fast.

 'I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat' requires a fat quarter of each fabric -  or  52cm/20" square.

'Leaf Panel' requires 50cm x 75 cm / 20" x 29" of each fabric.

 *Note: The appliqué fabric should be a fine, tight weave such as a batik which will minimise fraying.

3. Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric using any method you wish.  I recommend the 'fine' blue wash-away marker but the lines must be fine and clearly visible.  Allow at least an inch of spare fabric all around the design.  If you are using a dark fabric I suggest pressing the design through using 'dress-makers carbon'. Chalk markers are not suitable as they wear off to quickly.

 *Note:  Do not mark the dotted 'quilting' lines at this stage, just the outlines.

*Note: Leave the appliqué fabric in one piece - do not cut out the pattern.

4. Position carefully and baste this fabric to the background, preferably inside the pattern, approx 1/4" - 1/2" away from the marked lines.  Use light coloured but contrasting thread and rough stitches about 3/4" long are acceptable. Don't be too particular with the basting.

Camilla Watson.  Copyright

 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------