WORKSHOPS March 2014

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

SBTS Spring 2014

To register please e-mail or contact Sandy by March 1st.

 1. TITLE:  Juice Box Wallet

DESCRIPTION: Use a half-gallon cardboard ju

ice container with a screw cap to make a clever little wallet. They can be used for change.  Or you can put a little sewing kit  or some tea bags, or other small items inside. These wallets would make fun table favors. Kids will love them, too.

They are fast, easy, a great recycling project.

CLASS SIZE: Any

KIT :  Wallet Template will be provided

BRING: Half gallon milk or juice carton with plastic cap, rinsed. Paper Scissors. Paper towels. Tape. Ballpoint pen. Ruler. Craft knife (optional). Bone folder or dull knife. (Bring as many juice cartons as you want. ) Sandy will have a few to share.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Sandy Sapienza

DAY/TIME: Friday 10:30 to 11:30

2. TITLE: No Piecing Bow Tie Block

DESCRIPTION: Learn how to make a bow tie block with just a single piece of fabric and no piecing. Ellen will show you how to do thi

s innovative technique and then you can work on your own

CLASS SIZ  E: Minimum - 8, Maximum – 12

KIT: Printed instructions. Cost:  $1

BRING: Please bring pre-cut 5.5” squares of cotton quilting fabric, hand needle, thread and a small ruler.  Squares can be larger or smaller.  The 5.5” square will give a 4” block.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Ellen Nobles-Harris, Brandywine Valley Quilters.  I have been sewing since I was 4 and started quilting in 2005 when I retired.  I have come to Sewing by the Sea since fall of 2012.

DAY & TIME: Friday 1-2  PM 

3. TITLE: Planning and Laying Out a Memory Wall Quilt

DESCRIPTION: I had some of my Memory quilt wall hangings with me last Nov. and several attendees wanted to have more info on making one for themselves.

I will bring things to lay one out and demo attaching the items etc. After the demo you can begin pla

nning your own project.

           If you want to start working on one for yourself....bring a 42" by 42" piece of print fabric for the back. A plain 42" by 42" piece for the top. A 42" by 42" piece of felt for the batting...Or thin quilt batting. A little dress, or romper, or pajamas, etc. for the main focus item. Other items...Soft baby shoes, hat or bonnet, bib, undershirt, doilies, old embroideries, old quilt pieces, ribbon, fabric to make Yo-Yos, pacifier, rattle, a little toy etc. Whatever you want to add to your wall hanging.

         My wall hangings are made from clothes I bought at second hand stores but many of you have treasured items that are perfect for this project.

         I will bring a pattern for little felt shoes for you to make if you don't have any real shoes. If you are going to make shoes you will need a 9"X12" piece of wool/rayon felt.

         This is a fun way to display those precious items in your home….or give the wall hanging as a gift to the grown up "owner".

CLASS SIZE: Max 15

KIT: $2 shoe pattern and directions

BRING: See class description

WORKSHOP LEADER: Judi Ward

DAY &  TIME:  Saturday 11AM  to 12 noon

4. TITLE Spiral Bracelet

DESCRIPTION: This beaded 

bracelet is a lot easier than it looks!  Working step by step you will blend 2 colors to create a fascinating spiral design. There are many choices of colors which you may reserve ahead of time, or you can pick from what’s available when you arrive.

The colors are:  major color/minor color: 1.  lavender / purple, 2. iris mix / pale copper, 3. Green Iris / black,  4. Emerald / lt green,  5. Aqua / lt. blue, 6. Jet Black / matte black, 7. Teal Mix / S/L Teal,  8. Black Diamond Mix (greys) / grey luster, 9.  Aqua / s/l Lt. Blue,  10. Blue Iris / navy, 11. Saphire Mix / Met. Bright Blue,  12. Peacock / Silver, 13. Matte Silver / Rainbow Purple, 14. Matte Silver / mate grey, 15.Pink Mix / rainbow violet, 16. S/L Ruby / Silver, 17. S/L Pink / crystal,  18.Fuschia / Rainbow Fuschia.

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CLASS SIZE:  Max 12

KIT: All supplies.  Cost $5 or $6 depending on clasp chosen.  For an additional $8 you can make a 30 inch rope necklace.  I will have started each one for you and then teach you how to start one from scratch.  Please reserve kits ahead of time to assure you get the colors you want.  E-mail  Doris at  n3tgb@aol.com  to reserve your kit.

BRING: a bead mat.  Some will be available to borrow.  A light if you think you will need it.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Doris Slye

DAY &  TIME: Friday 2:30 – 4:30 PM

4. TITLE: Organized Doodling

DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory session; we will explore Organized Doodling.  You will learn some of the basics for creating  zentangle-like designs. It is fun, creative and relaxing.    

CLASS SIZE: Maximum 15

KIT: $3.  

BRING: Bring any of the following that you have:  Hand held pencil sharpener, pencil, a black Pigma pen 005 and a sharpie Ultra-fine felt tip.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Doris Slye

DAY &  TIME:  Saturday 1:00 – 2:30 PM