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.
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
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sharon Southerland
Pricing: $60
Max Students: 12
Class Dates: June 18, June 25, and July 9
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
This is a three-session class.
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.