Workshop Materials

• Small to large scraps, fat quarters, yardage from your existing stash in a variety of values, neutrals, shades, tints, brights in solids and/or prints. 

• Upcycled clothing, sheets, draperies and linens are also suitable. 

• Keep your color selections open, we will build our color compositions intuitively by harnessing our emotional energy.

• It’s improv! You have the power to make it work, no matter what materials you decide to use.

Tools & Supplies

• Large cloth scissors – make sure they are sharp and functional

• Rotary cutter and cutting mat – no ruler necessary

• Seam ripper

• Pins

• Tailors chalk or marking tool

• Thread – medium gray or yellow blends well with everything

• Sewing machine

• Ironing station — steam recommended or spray bottle

Fabric Prep Supplies (optional but may be useful depending on your materials)

• Spray starch - buy a new bottle if your old one is clogged - helpful to stabilize silk, linen, t-shirts and lightweight/loose weaves and knit materials

• Freezer paper - helpful for stabilizing sweater knits and lycra type materials

• Fray Check - fabric glue helpful for loose weaves

• Hand sewing kit - to applique lace edges and other architectural details in clothes

• Iron on interfacing - highly optional, only use for thin precious materials that you absolutely must have in the quilt, because it’s meaningful - like a threadbare t-shirt you wore in high-school.