CLASS DESCRIPTION - THREADPLAY

4 or 5-Day workshop

Go beyond learning the basics and tricks of machine embroidery to create special effects on your quilts or wearables. We will begin with Libby demonstrating such techniques such as sheer ribbon illusions, thread painting, potluck reverse machine applique, bobbin drawing, using sheer fabrics and fusible webs. Students will then use the techniques that intrigue them to create samples or a small wall quilt.

Each student must have a zigzag sewing machine with an adjustable bobbin case. I am by no means a mechanic, so please come to class with a clean machine in good working order. Also needed: a total of 2-3 irons and ironing boards.

SUPPLY LIST

___Sewing machine (zigzag) with all manuals & accessories, especially darning and embroidery feet. Yes, it is worth bringing your best machine!

___Multi-plug & long extension cord

___Extra bobbin case for your machine

___8” or 10” wooden machine embroidery hoop with adjustable screw. If you can’t find the wooden hoop, look for a plastic hoop with adjustable screw, such as Susan Bates (available at Wal-Mart and craft stores)

___Scissors (paper, fabric, and applique)

___Iron-on tearaway stabilizer or freezer paper

___ Paper-backed fusible web, if desired

___Regular permanent marker (not fine line)

___Straight pins

___Pencil

___Paper sack for trash

___Tape to attach sack to table

FABRIC

A selection of 100% cotton fabrics you wish to work with. Look through Threadplay (That Patchwork Place ’97) for ideas. Some students like to bring a small top to use as a starting point. You can also bring pre-cut squares (2 to 4” are a good size). Sheer fabrics (tulle, crystal organza, netting, etc.) are fun but optional.

FOR CLEANING MACHINE

___4 cotton swabs (Q-Tips)

___Lightweight sewing machine oil

SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES

One package of any of the following:

___#90/14 Topstitch; #80/12 or #90/14 Metallica; #80/12 or #90/14 Metafil

One package of any of the following:

___#80/12 Microtex, Jeans/Denim, or Universal

THREADS

NOTE: The threads listed are the minimum. Please feel free to bring any others you wish.

___Regular cotton sewing thread to match fabrics, or several neutral colors

___*The Bottom Line, Tru-Sew, Metrolene, Sew-Bob, Clotilde or YLI Bobbin & Lingerie. These are very fine, synthetic threads for the bobbin. Choose black or a dark color if possible.

___*40 wt. rayon or acrylic in a dark, medium and light value of the same color

___*Sulky, Madeira, Yenmet, Superior or YLI metallic and a 40 wt. rayon in a matching but lighter color

___Variegated metallic (I like Sulky #7020 or Madeira Astro #3 or #4)

___*One of the following: Razzle Dazzle, Candlelight, Glamour, Designer 6, Décor, perle cotton (size 5 or 8), pearl crown rayon, Success. These are heavier threads to use for bobbin drawing.

___Any other threads you want to experiment with

* You can order these threads from Superior Threads, 1-800-499-1777 or www.superiorthreads.com

OPTIONAL BUT VERY HELPFUL

___THREADPLAY by Libby Lehman (reprinted and revised 2006 by Quilters' Resource Inc.)

___Cushion for chair

___Extra bobbins

___Extra light

___Double needle, size 1.6/75 or 2.0/80

Contact Libby at:
threadplay@gmail.com
7618 E Jordan Cove
Houston, TX 77055-5053
713-688-7681

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