Beneath the Surface

Ruth Rae

We will discover the process of creating sheer beauty as we unearth the endless design possibilities of capturing elements between translucent layers as we explore the reflective qualities of lightweight fabrics. Techniques covered in this workshop will be: free motion sewing, design principles, working in multiples, hand embellishing, fabric altering, and distressing.

Supply List:

• Sewing machine
• Machine Quilting threads, Keep in mind that we will be writing with this thread so think of it as a accent color (I use Coats & Clark)
• Quilt Machine Needle - Size 14/90
• Free motion sewing attachment
• Machine quilting gloves (to help control fabric while quilting.)
• StazOn® inkpad (I will have some to use in class)
• Rubber stamps deeply etched. (I will have some to use in class)
• Muslin, natural – 2 yard
• ½ yard Organza, in assorted colors
• ½ yard tulle or any shear fabrics you would like to try
• Lace or dollies or any types of shear fabrics.
• Buttons, fibers, small beads, seed pods, shells or things you would like to trap between layers.
• Embroidery needle
• Perle cotton # 5 or embroidery floss in a few colors
• Scissors
• Book text, sheet music or any type of paper elements that you would like to add.