NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Materials Fee: $12 Fee Details: Kaleidoscope Kisses pattern (PDF) Seats Available?: Sold Out
Required Supplies: - fabric - a variety of light, medium and dark fabrics. The large triangles can be cut from 4" strips. The smaller triangles can be cut from 3" strips. - a small cutting mat and rotary cutter is ideal for working with the small acrylic templates or you can trace the shapes and cut them out with a small pair of scissors. - marking - a 2B mechanical pencil or 2B pencil and sharpener - pins - light, fine pins to hold fabric together - needles - fine hand sewing needles, such as size 10 or 11 milliners/ straw - fine cotton thread, such as Aurifil 80wt to match project color/s - small pair of scissors for cutting thread - templates cut from pattern or acrylic template set - printed copy of PDF pattern
Optional Supplies: - needle threader - thimble - thread conditioner - 14" x 14" wadding, felt or fleece to use as a design board
Prep Requirements: no prior cutting is required but cutting from strips is faster and easier than cutting from yardage
In a world dominated by machine made items, there's an undeniable charm to a handmade quilt. While hand piecing may be the slower route, its portability offers a distinct advantage. Take your hand piecing with you on your commute, to watch sports events, or to social sewing gatherings. In this workshop, uncover the tips and tricks of hand piecing the Kaleidoscope block. Traditionally a tricky design, learn how to accurately cut and piece it using simple tools and templates. Explore the exciting opportunity to play with color and value, allowing you to create mesmerizing secondary designs that add movement and visual interest to your quilt. Join Lorena in embracing the tradition and craftsmanship of hand piecing, finding joy in the slow, methodical process that yields beautiful, one of a kind quilts
