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Class Kit
Birch Street-$30 Teeny Tiny Collage Set-$22
Each Kit will include 3-5 yards Steam A Seam, Pattern Ease for your quilt, and fabrics equivalent to 1 yard. Patterns can also be ordered from instructor.
Skill Level
All Skill Levels…. If you can cut, you can do this!
About the Class
Come learn the art of collage quilting! This technique is so much fun and once you understand the basics, you will be looking at everything in a new light! We will talk about several methods to create a one of a kind collage quilt, colors, and how to layer everything to achieve the perfect look. You can choose from the Birch Street Collage (finished size 38” X 50”) or a smaller project like one of the Teeny Tiny Collage Sewing Machines or Pincushions (finished size 16” x 20”). We will get your quilt started and let you take it from there, because cutting out the elements takes the longest. As we get closer to class time, you will get detailed instructions/video on what fabrics to look for… and many of them will be in your stash! There will be enough in your kit or from the supply lists to get you a healthy start on your quilt! We should finish a house and maybe even a tree on Birch Street, or the tomato pincushion. We will not be sewing in this class, so no need to bring your machine.
Fabric Requirements
Colorful Scraps (video will be sent prior to class so you can gather from your stash)
Birch Street: 3/4 yard or Teeny Tiny: 2/3 yard or equivalent backing (neutrals and low volume fabrics)
Birch Street: 1 1/2 yard Pattern Ease, Teeny Tiny Collage: 3/4 yard Pattern Ease
Class Supply List
Karen Buckley Medium Perfect Scissors (you will want to invest in these)
Appliques Pressing Mat (Parchment Paper will be provided as an alternative)
Patterns: Birch Street pattern $27, Teeny Tiny Collage Group #5 pattern $23 (can order from instructor)
Birch Street: 1 1/2 yards Pattern Ease Teeny Tiny Collage: 3/4 yard Pattern Ease
Iron and pressing station
Black Sharpie
**Steam a Seam Lite is an incredible product. Once you see how it works, you wont want to use anything else. Additional amounts can be purchased from instructor prior to event as ordered.
Instructor
Amy Mitchell
I started sewing when I was big enough to reach the pedals on my mother’s Singer sewing machine. I made clothes for my dolls and blankets for my animals. I made my first quilt in 4-H and entered it in the local fair. I was hooked! I have been sewing and crafting for over 47 years. My first love has been sewing! I love a challenge and learning new things.
I have been teaching others how to make their own creations and taking classes to learn fun, new techniques for years. I have been having the most fun teaching my 16 year old daughter how to sew and craft and she is one of my favorite students!
My amazing husband, Dwayne and I have been married for 33 years and he is my biggest support and enabler. We have 3 children, two sons 26 (married for almost 5 years now) and 20 and my mini-me who is 16. We love to spend time together camping, hiking, and playing Pickleball. I have been the Event Coordinator for Sew Simply Stitched for 5 years now and am so excited that you are joining us!
Follow me on Instagram: @5rusticknots and @sewsimplystitched
Website: sewsimplystitched.com
Teaching: Birch Street Collage and Camden Bag
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