This class is not currently scheduled to run.

This is primarily a fabric painting workshop where you will learn several techniques for applying pigment inks to fabric - but at the end of the class you will have also learned several quilting 'tips and tricks' that I have used successfully for 10+ years. And you will have a bright summery placemat handpainted and sewn by you! Seeing a goldfinch land on the iris outside my window and no camera at hand, I recreated the scene by painting on fabric and developed this pattern. The amazing contrast of the bright yellow goldfinch against the purple iris makes this a fun and appealing piece.

Lesson 1 - We will select and prepare our background fabric and discuss two different techniques for transferring the pattern provided with the class - and the different effects these techniques produce. I will share the steps I used to create this pattern, to encourage you to create and paint from your own photographs.

Lesson 2 - We will paint the iris and goldfinch. To apply the pigment ink successfully, you will learn a few simple 'tricks' and technques. Then we will get a little 'artsy' and learn some things professional artists use to add depth, create shadows and highlights. And to make the goldfinch come alive - I will teach you my technique for painting a bird's eye.

Lesson 3 - We will finish the placemat by adding accent fabrics to it, cutting it to size, layering it and quilting. Traditional binding makes a beautiful edge for the placemat and I will share a quick easy way to match and sew the two ends of the binding along with my preferred method of all machine sewing to attach a binding. But we will also learn another way to finish this piece which doesn't use a binding.

I would encourage you to use a small project like this to practise your machine quilting - or - to use a small project like this to begin machine quilting. I still consider myself a 'student' of freehand machine quilting and will share the 'tips and tricks' that have worked for me in this final step to finish your handpainted, handguided machine quilted Iris and Goldfinch placemat.

The supply list will be sent to all students one week before the class starts. Once you buy this class you will receive an email order confirmation, but you will not hear from us again until the supply list is sent.

A high speed connection to the internet is recommended for all students.

In order to participate in online classes at joggles you are expected to have basic computer and internet skills. You need to be able to browse the internet, know how to download and save a document to your PC's hard drive, and understand how to open and save email attachments. It is your responsibility to learn these skills before the class begins.

Please be certain you are comfortable with all of these skills. Class fees will not be refunded once the class has begun.