Follow The Thread
TUTOR: PAULA KOVARIK
Learn that line is both active and reactive, then work with line patterns to establish composition and texture.
Think in thread: Translate visual stimuli into pathways by stitching in continuous line to spur ideas.
The negative is the positive. Learn how empty space can be as powerful as filled space. Using line and pattern can bring dimension to your quilt.
The class will focus on generating ideas through research and observation. You’ll build your stitching vocabulary and trust the thread to tell a story.
You are encouraged to bring photos or drawings of lines you have observed, such as sidewalk cracks, windowpanes, vines or electric lines. Be observant and bring a pile of line sightings!
Skill level: All – free-motion quilting experience an advantage
Materials fee: nil
CLASS FULL
Class Requirements
Two-day class – beginning Thursday August 20
Class times: 10am to 5pm
Students need to bring:
- Machine needles: No. 14 top-stitch needles (at least 2); assortment of machine needles may be useful – 90/14 and 100/16 recommended
- Three 14in squares of black Kona cotton fabric, pre-washed and ironed
- Three 14in squares of ivory, bone or white wide Kona cotton fabric, pre-washed and ironed
- Six 14in squares of backing fabric, pre-washed and ironed in your choice of colour or print
- Batting cut into 14in squares – you can bring an assortment of batting to try out
- Utility scissors for cutting threads or paper
- Your favourite marking tools, eg Clover white Hera Marker or Chaco liner (rotary wheel type) or white mechanical fabric pencil
- 40wt thread in black, white and black-white variegated.
- Journal, notepad or diary to make notes
- Pilot Precise V5 pen – black
Paula recommends Robert Kaufman Kona cotton fabric
Sewing machines will be supplied and require a free-motion quilting foot.
