Inspired by Architecture: Friday, April 25

Friday, April 25; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor: David Owen Hastings

 MONUMENTAL INSPIRATION WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

Working from photos of architectural elements, David will guide you through the steps to design a minimal, modern fabric quilt… inspired by architecture! You will learn the quilt-as-you-go method, sewing the top pieces, batting and backing simultaneously. You’ll then add texture and complexity with David’s unique approach to walking foot machine quilting where the quilting lines become a major design element. Learn to connect multiple quilted units with a great gusset join technique, then add a simple face binding for a modern finish.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

• Experiment with different elemental geometric shapes, including gentle curves
• Explore spare, simple compositions for a modern look
• Think about figure and ground
• Consider the sewing lines as a key design element
• Select 1-2 photos, and break them down into elemental shapes with tracing paper and pencil
• Assess which compositions work well, and choose one to translate into fabric
• Discuss color and value choices and decide on a palette
• Map out pieces for one composition
• Label and cut out cardboard pattern pieces, or cut pieces improv style
• Audition colors and placement
• Translate pattern pieces into fabric, leaving a generous amount of extra fabric for seam allowances
• Build composition with the quilt-as-you-go method, trying out multiple fabrics, stepping back to assess the effect of each.
• Add texture and surface design with layered walking foot quilting motifs
• Using the same photo, create a small series of completely quilted units

This class will take place across the street from Quilted Street in the Pavilion Building. The class begins at 9 am; the Pavilion space will be open at 8:30 am.