In the art world most assemblages are free standing or are mounted on a wood base. They often include bits and pieces of broken items or personal relics that are brought together to tell a new story.
In this class, art quilter, Heather Thomas will show you how to build a three dimensional art assemblage on a quilted base with a sturdy layer of the heavy stabilizer, Timtex.
Heather will show you how to use quick and easy machine quilting to build a fabric base to support your found objects with. Then she will help you explore lots of different ways to attach a myriad of fun and unusual objects to the surface as you bring your own story to life including:
- Glues
- stitching with floss
- pin weaving
- caging with fine wire
- using brads
- Grommets
- and more
This is a wonderful technique that will allow you lots of creative freedom to create art quilts in a new way. In addition you will also receive a number of downloadable class resource documents to help with your next project.
Class Resource: Principle of Design PDF
Download this document as an excellent review of design elements and principles.
Class Resource: Sample Projects PDF
Download this PDF to view a number of Heather’s projects along with details on how they were created.
Class Resource: Stitches PDF
Download this PDF for instructions on a variety of hand stitches.
Meet Your Expert Video
Download this video to hear Heather discuss how to turn your projects into a story.
Bonus materials available after purchase
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