WORKSHOPS

9:00 am to 12:30 pm Sunday, May 17th

Learn the basics of English paper piecing (EPP), a hand-sewing technique that typically uses simple geometric shapes to form complex patterns in quilts. In this class, you will learn how to use this technique to make a hexagon flower that can be appliquéd onto a mug rug or a piece of clothing. Randa will also share her ideas for using EPP hexagons in larger projects, such as small quilts or larger appliqués.

This class is appropriate for anyone aged 15 and up with basic hand sewing skills. The fee is $75, which will include all the materials you need, including pre-cut card stock hexagons, clips, and a plastic hexagon template to take home. You have the option to bring your own medium-weight fabrics (such as quilting cotton) and any favorite personal hand-sewing supplies (e.g., scissors, thimble) to use in the class. You also have the option to bring a garment if you want to appliqué the finished flower onto a piece of clothing.

You will leave the workshop with:

• A completed hexagon flower, which can be appliquéd onto a mug rug or a piece of clothing

• All the information you need (including pre-cut card stock hexagons) to make a larger EPP hexagon project (various options will be presented)

• Information about English paper piecing as a quilt-making technique

Randa Mulford is an experienced teacher who has taught several EPP workshops for local quilt shops and guilds, including last year’s popular Introduction to EPP class at FabMo. She has won several major awards for her EPP quilts and ornaments.

10 am to 2:30 pm Sunday, April 26th

Join us for a rescue and refashion clothing class where you will learn how to use FabMo linens, laces, and other fabric pieces to create textile collage pockets and appliquéd art panels. The finished pocket and panel collages can be sewn onto existing handmade garments, like a simple pair of pants, a plain jacket, or blouse.

The class will also include a demonstration on how to overdye fabrics for even more customization options for your future projects. This class is open to participants ages 12 and up with beginner sewing skills. All minors aged 12 to 14 must have a paid for seat and be accompanied by a paying adult.

In this class, students will:

• Build a textile collage pocket and appliqué art panel to apply to a piece of clothing.

• Add hand sewn embellishments and embroidery with FabMo’s supply of threads, buttons, and charms.

• Learn how Rhonda over-dyes FabMo’s unfinished quilt squares, laces, and cotton or linen fabrics (demonstration only).

• Use the provided blossom and butterfly appliqué patterns to build pocket and panel collages (or draw their own design).

• Complete their projects at home with provided video links to see how these textile pockets and panels can be sewn onto clothing.

The fee is $75, which covers all the materials you will need. Bringing a garment (a pair of jeans, denim jacket, or a shirt) is optional, as you will be building layered patches and pockets that can be added to your garment during the class or at home. There will be a 30 minute lunch break, so please bring a packed lunch or snack.

This workshop will be taught by Rhonda Finfrock, a traveling creative workshop instructor with a passion for rescuing or reusing textiles to create something new and original. Her handmade creations have been showcased in past FabMo Artisans Markets, and she also provides free tutorials on her YouTube channel.

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Sunday, March 15th

Jumpstart your creativity by learning a variety of embroidery stitch techniques on muslin fabric. You will learn what certain stitches can be used for and see practical examples in Laura’s handmade pieces. By the end of the class, you will know how to create your own custom design by drawing an image and using your new stitch skills to bring your design to life. Or if you prefer to follow a pre-designed pattern (such as those found in commercially available embroidery kits), this class will help give you a better understanding of the different stitch techniques that are required.

This is a skills-building class, so there is no finished product. Instead, you will take home a piece of muslin with your practice stitches, along with the stitch instructions.

The fee for this two-hour class is $45, and all materials are provided. Perfect for beginners, but experienced stitchers wanting a refresher are welcome. This class is open to participants ages 13 and up. All minors aged 12 to 14 must have a paid for seat and be accompanied by a paying adult.

Laura Tandeske has fond memories of learning how to embroider from her mother. She is a former teacher and class designer for the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. Since their closure, she has taught independently in spaces all over the Bay Area for the past nine years. Her specialty is non-counted surface embroidery.