My Italian Job
TUTOR: MICHELLE MARVIG
This design is based on the traditional Endless Chain hexagonal block but looks nothing like the original. Where does one block start and the next finish? Students will use templates to cut out the shapes, and ombre the coloured fabrics throughout the black and white tri-stars that are formed.
The black and white features fussy cutting and using stripes in different directions for great effect. The quilt is machine pieced, with some applique finishes. There are 53 different versions of the blocks, the class will work on design and piecing from one corner in class. All techniques will be covered.
Skill level: Suits all
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CLASS REQUIREMENTS
My Italian Job with Michelle Marvig
Two-day Class: Thursday-Friday
Class Times: 10am to 5pm
Materials fee: $125 for MM121 Endless Chain Acrylic Templates and two Mylar circles for the applique centres; 60cm Pandemonium Print by Tula Pink; 25cm each of four different black and white stripe fabrics; 15cm each of six assorted black and white prints. Please have the exact amount in cash in an envelope with your name on it.
You will need to bring:
- 4in strip of 15 assorted pink fabrics in a variety of shades – will make 2-3 blocks of these colours
- 8in strip of two fabrics – will make 4 blocks of these colours
- 6in strip of zig zag print – width allows for a variety of cuts from the piece
- 4in x 20in strip of one blue print for one block only
- 4in x 20in strip of one mid-pink for one block only
- Rotary cutter, ruler and mat – 25mm cutter is better with the templates
- Mechanical pencil with 2B lead
- Sandpaper board for drawing lines
- General sewing supplies
- Neutral thread for piecing
Sewing machines will be provided.
To complete the project at home you will need: (do not bring these)
- 3m of black and white spot fabric for the border
- Freezer paper or 120 degree ruler for edge fill triangles
- 45cm fabric for binding
- 3m backing fabric
- 150cm x 180cm batting