Art Quilt Collage Bouquets Workshop
Create an art quilt collage using raw-edged fused appliqué with a bold bouquet as the focal point. Learn surface design techniques to create original patterned cloth. Consider composition tips for effective design. Embellish with a modern twist on broderie perse. Explore different ways to create detail and add texture including hand embroidery.
Supplies
Bring Your Own Fabric
five pieces of pre-fused fabrics approximately 14 x 17” (fat quarters would be fine)
Choose a floral fabric that will be good for fussy cutting, a coordinating solid, a tone-on-tone small scale print that matches the solid and two additional fabrics that coordinate with the floral. Watch this video to help you chose your fabrics. Follow the instructions in this video for fusing your fabrics ahead of time.fusible webbing, approximately 3 1/2 to 4 yards
I only use and recommend Wonder Under and Misty Fuse. (Wonder Under is paper backed and easier to manage for new fusers.)Micron Pigma Pen 08
Or any fabric marker.1 or 2 spouncers or stencil sponges
I like this one. https://amzn.to/3lCnLxF But any sponge brush is fine.sticky-backed fun foam
If you can find single sheets at a craft store, one 8 x 12” sheet is plenty, but it can be hard to find single sheets. Alternately, this is a good option from Amazon though you’ll have more than you’ll need. https://amzn.to/3vFRfz72 or 3 pieces of foam core approximately 4x4”
These will be used as mounts for foam stamps. Recycled styrofoam or heavy cardboard are also fine.
Or Purchase a Kit (Scroll down for kit options.)
Kit Includes
five pieces of pre-fused fabrics approximately 14 x 17”
Deborah selects a fabric palette perfect for this project and all fabrics are pre-fused.sticky back fun foam and styrofoam mounts
Micron Pigma Pen 08
spouncer
Plus Everyone Needs
iron and ironing surface
parchment paper
batting
Approximately 18 x 18”fabric and fusible for backing, 18x18” (You can gather this later when you’re ready to finish your piece.)
2 or 3 small bottles acrylic paint
A light and and a dark to coordinate with your fabric. Craft store paint is fine. I like Folk Art Brand from Michaels.4 - 5 paper plates for paint palettes
2 or 3 skeins of embroidery floss and/or perle cotton
If you have floss in your studio, you’ll have something that will work. If you need to buy some ahead of time, pick two or three colors that coordinate with the fabrics you’ve chosen or the kit you’ve ordered.embroidery needle
scissors, large and small
rotary cutter, mat and ruler
thimble, stitching glasses and needle threader if you normally use them
plastic trash bag to cover your work surface
The surface design techniques are not particularly messy. You’ll decide what works best for your space.sketch book and pen or pencil
Optional
sewing machine
apron and rubber gloves
freezer paper, approximately 1/2 yard
Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitching by Deborah Boschert
Art Quilt Collage Bouquet Kits
If your workshop is IN PERSON, Deborah will bring kits with her and you’ll be able to select and pay for a kit on the day of the workshop.
For VIRTUAL workshops, kits must be ordered two full weeks before the date of your workshop. Kits can only be sent to US addresses.
If you live outside the US and would like to order a kit with additional shipping fees, please email Deborah.
If you’d like to order a copy of my book, Art Quilt Collage or Creative Voice workbook, please check out my Etsy shop. (If you order from here and from Etsy on the same day, I’ll combine and refund shipping costs.)
Blue Hillside plus Green and Yellow
Kit includes:
five pieces pre-fused fabric approximately 14x17
foam, mount and spouncer for stamp making
Micron Pigma Pen
all workshop handouts
$25 + $5 shipping = $30
Pink Blooms plus Teals
Kit includes:
five pieces pre-fused fabric approximately 14x17
foam, mount and spouncer for stamp making
Micron Pigma Pen
all workshop handouts
$25 + $5 shipping = $30
Wildflowers on Black plus Aqua, Pink and Purple
Kit includes:
five pieces pre-fused fabric approximately 14x17
foam, mount and spouncer for stamp making
Micron Pigma Pen
all workshop handouts
$25 + $5 shipping = $30