Description
Thread painting is a free motion sewing technique used to create lines and fill in areas of color & texture. You’ll learn how to layer your stitches and fill shapes to create the design. For this project, you will learn how to make flowers, birds, vines and assemble all onto a fabric background. Advanced beginner sewers. Stop by shop to see sample. 2-part class – $69 OPTIONAL KIT AVAILABLE WITH 20 ASSORTED COLORS, 6" SQUARES-$10
WHAT TO BRING
Sewing machine in good working order, power cord, foot control
All purpose presser foot
Free motion quilting foot
Small scissors or snips to cut thread
Seam ripper
Fabric marker, tracing pencil
Universal sewing machine needles, size 80/12
Bobbin
1/4 yd muslin
1/4 yd batting
Scraps of green fabric for leaves
Scraps of vibrant, solid colored fabric for bird
Scraps of colorful fabric for flowers
Scraps of fabric for background
Water-soluble stabilizer
Tear away stabilizer
Matching and contrasting threads
Invisible thread
