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Frieda Anderson
Elgin, Illinois
Frieda’s original quilts are inspired by the colors from nature and the everyday scenery that surrounds her. Working with her own hand dyed cotton and silk fabrics is fun and challenging, the dyeing process is always a surprise. Frieda has been making quilts for over 40 years. She discovered hand dyeing fabric 20 years ago, and now works almost exclusively with her own hand dyed cotton and silks that are used in her fused and pieced quilt creations. Frieda loves the dye process, and particularly enjoys seeing the colors emerge from the wet fabric. Visit www.friestyle.com or Frieda’s blog at www.friestyle.blogspot.com.
Autumn Mums, Full Day
Thursday, 8/15/2013 - 8/15/2013, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Autumn is rich in gorgeous fall colors. In this workshop students will assemble a delightful autumn collage using free form fusing techniques. The deep hues and bright accents will grace their walls for years to come. Come experience the joy of Autumn Mums. The especially hand dyed 100% cotton is provided in a kit, so only a minimum of supplies are necessary to enjoy the experience. Beginner/Intermediate levels.
Materials List: No machine required. Kit, $30 payable to instructor, includes 1 yd of Special Gradation Fabric, 5 - fat eighth yds of bright flower colors, 1- fat eighth yard of green to highlight the veins. Other Supplies needed: 4 yds of WonderUnder fusible web. Sharp fabric scissors. Large rotary mat and 45mm rotary cutter, plain blade and ruler. Teacher will have deckle blades to use and buy (optional) in class.
NH 004 65.00
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Sundance, Full Day
Friday, 8/16/2013 - 8/16/2013, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Inspired by the glory of Frieda’s garden, Sunflowers provide the perfect setting for the use of detailed cutting, fusing and color combinations to create drama and whimsy together in a single piece. Discover the newest techniques and tools for creating this raw edge beauty as you complete the colorful Sunflower wall hanging. This class includes pattern, and all hand dyed fabrics necessary to create the quilt top. Kit consists of 1-1/2 yards total of Frieda’s hand dyed fabric, dyed specifically to produce the desired results. The pattern and fabric kit for the class are only $35. Pattern only is $5. Beginner level.
Materials List: 3 yds of WonderUnder fusible web. Very sharp small embroidery scissors. A sharp pencil (mechanical is best) and a black extra fine Sharpie marker. Iron –optional, ironing surface if you bring an iron. Rotary cutter, large mat, smaller mat that can be turned over, 12” ruler. Decorative rotary blades if you have them – optional, teacher will have ones to use in class and ones for sale. If using your own fabrics – prewash all fabrics: 3/4 yd background fabric plus
fat quarter each of yellow, orange, purple, red and two shades of greens.
NH 005 65.00
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Frieda’s Fun Fast Free Motion Machine Quilting, Full Day
Saturday, 8/17/2013 - 8/17/2013, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Frieda’s Fun Fast Free Motion Machine Quilting classes will walk the beginner quilter through the process of making your own designs without marking or using templates. Using your sewing machine as a drawing tool, the student will learn how to handle their quilt sandwich, what needles and thread to use and how to make complex free motion patterns from simple designs. Beginner/Intermediate levels.
Materials List: Required kit, $15 payable to instructor, includes handbook of designs and a machine quilting needle. Sewing Machine: Your machine MUST have free motion capability. The FEED DOGS must drop. A DARNING FOOT is essential. Generic darning feet are available if your machine is not equipped. Please consult your dealer. BRING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MANUAL if you are not familiar with your machine. Other Supplies: Scissors. Thread: Cotton or polyester thread in several colors, not white, beige, cream etc. For example, orange and blue, red and green, or other colors that will contrast, we want to see our tension. Quilt Sandwiches: 6 sets, 15” square of cotton, (top, batting and lining). Since we are interested in seeing our stitchery, fabric should be a LIGHT SOLID COLOR or muslin. DO NOT PIN in center of squares, just around the edges Batting: Cotton batting is preferred, but you may practice on polyester. Please cut your batting to match your fabric, for example, in 15” squares. Paper lunch bag for catching thread. Sewing machine required.
NH 006 65.00
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