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Fabric Oddities are misshapen and warped pieces of fabric that create rich textures and interest in your fabric and mixed media art work. In this class, we will be delighting in funky fabric textures and applications. I have been making these fabric confections for several years now. I am delighted to share some old and new techniques with you.

We will make a mixed bag of dimensional appliqués, embellishments and a collection of new fabric beads I have designed. These techniques will give you the tools to invent your own fabric oddities. 

Students receive a zine-like syllabus with instructions and samples to further inspire your creations. Visit my blog for more pictures of fabric oddities at

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supply list

• assortment of 100% cotton fabrics in solid, variegated and print colors. 
• fabric scraps 
• a yard of white or cream colored felt
• hand sewing needles 
• 100% cotton sewing machine threads 
• thimble (VERY VERY IMPORTANT) 
• a gallon size ziploc bag of stuffing/polyfil 
• a few skeins of embroidery floss 
• embroidery needles 
• an assortment of seed beads in various sizes and colors 
• beading thread.....I like a Black NYMO size D 
• Size 9, 10, or 11 knitting needle 
• sewing machine and sewing kit (scissors, pins, needles, zig zag foot, freemotion foot)

Alma Stoller is a fabric, fiber and mixed media artist. She teaches all over the country at various art retreats and conferences. Her writing has been published in major art publications like Somerset Studios and Cloth, Paper, Scissors. She was also featured on the Home and Garden channel in the ‘Crafter's Coast to Coast’ program. She creates several zines and  is currently working on a magazine called Crochetology. Her first book Fabric Beads Extravaganza will be released in the Summer of 2009.