by Rachel Derstine
Session 1 – Wednesday, September 1, 2021 12 PM – 3PM Eastern Time
Session 2 – Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12 PM – 3PM Eastern Time
Learn to create this lively and intriguing quilt full of movement and depth.
Rachel Derstine is an award winning fiber artist and educator who believes in the potential of everyone to find their creative flow given the right tools and encouragement. You may see Rachel’s artwork at
Here is a gorgeous quilt made by Elizabeth O’Donnell who is enrolled in Artful Quilting.
Choosing great fabric, yarn and thread combinations for this quilt.
Layering of your quilt sandwich of quilt top, stabilizer, batting and backing. Suggestions will be given on how to baste and quilt.
Learn how to best set up your sewing machine for couching. A thread holder behind the machine, one inch piece of straw taped to the top of your machine, and several choices of cording feet which work best for couching.
Learn to couch yarn to the surface of your quilt. This is wonderful way to add definition and texture to your quilt. It also adds movement and flow across the quilt.
Learn to face the quilt rather than use a traditional binding.
You will have access 24/7 to video clips presented in class.
Striped Batik – 38” x 18”
Google – Search: Patina Hand Paints or Stripe Batik
quiltshops.com – Item Search: stripe batik
Also, equilter.com carries beautiful Patina Hand Paints
or you may use any fabric of your preference.
Backing, facing & sleeve – 1 yard
Batting – 38” x 18”
Stabilizer of your choice. I use Pellon 806 Stitch n’ Tear – 38” x 18”
(We will be adding a layer of stabilizer into our quilt sandwich before basting it all together)
Thread – these are what I like to use but you may have your own favorites
Madeira – Super Twist #30 – 2 or more colors
https://sitnsewfabrics.com/home-embroidery/thread/?_bc_fsnf=1&Material=Super%20Twist
Glide Thread
https://quiltedjoy.com/shop/product-category/machine-quilting-thread/glide-thread
YLI Harriet Hargrave’s Monofilament Clear
https://redrockthreads.com/misc-thread/invisible-thread.asp
Yarn
Assorted colors to match – 3 colors or more
Use worsted weight or use 2-3 strands together to match that weight
Don’t be afraid to try a variety of yarns
Fray Check by Dritz
Rotary Cutter and Mat
Scissors
Chalk Board Chalk or your marking tool of choice to mark curvy lines if you wish
Sewing machine with ability to zig zag stitch
Cording, open toe or couching foot: Bernina #21, #20, #1, or comparable foot for your brand of machine
Walking foot for quilting.
Starbucks Large Straw
Masking Tape
$50
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