Description
A Walk in the Park features pieced hourglass blocks surrounded by appliquéd vines and flowers. Join Sharon as she teaches the joy of combining appliqué with a pieced quilt.
In this class, Sharon will walk participants through the Jillily method for preparing appliqué pieces with a finished edge and no raw edges. This is a beginner-friendly class designed to help quilters feel more confident with appliqué prep, starch work, and shaping common appliqué pieces.
Participants will learn how to prepare appliqué pieces using a prepared edge method, with no raw edges. Sharon will guide students through each step as they prepare shapes and build confidence with appliqué techniques.
Class Dates: June 18, June 25, and July 9
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sharon Southerland
Pricing: $60 (includes three sessions)
What You’ll Learn
- Prepare appliqué pieces using Maker Paper and the freezer paper method
- Cut out appliqué pieces
- Use the Jillily Studio Starch Brush
- Use the Jillily Studio Quilter’s Digit
- Press raw edges with starch
- Create flower petals
- Create circles
- Create leaf shapes
- Create inside curves
- Glue and prepare your appliqué block
Supply List
Please bring the following to class:
- A Walk in the Park pattern
- Fabric requirements listed on the pattern
- Appliqué thread to match your fabrics
- Small sharp scissors
- Pins
- Fabric marking pen or pencil
- Iron
- Wool pressing mat or small ironing surface
- Jillily Studio Starch Brush
- Jillily Studio Quilter’s Digit
- Maker Paper or freezer paper
- Starch
- Glue for appliqué prep
Additional Information
All supplies are available in the shop if needed and don’t forget you receive 20% on additional class supplies. Note: If an item is underlined it indicates these have been loaded on our website and you may click the underlined name to easy find and purchase the items. If the item is not underline, bear with us as we continue to update our inventory online. You may call the shop to check pricing and availability.
Participants should bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and water as well as snacks are provided during our classes. We will take a break for lunch and there are nearby options for lunch.