April 9th Day Meeting
   JoAnn  Belling,
"My Quilting Journey"

Hand Appliqué Class

Instructor: Ruth Morris
1-4 p.m. Thursdays, April 15 & April 29
Room D at Redeemer Lutheran Church
Textbook: None, but Ruth recommends Appliqué Made Easy, published by Rodale Press and edited by Karen Costello Soltys as a reference
Fee: $15
For more information, contact Vicki Kauth at (870) 421-5369

Topics:
Ruth will teach nine different hand appliqué techniques, including needle-turn, freezer paper and reverse appliqué. She will also cover using templates to create crisp edges. Participants will complete a small wall hanging.
Supply List:
Two 18-inch squares of freezer paper
Template plastic
¼ sheet of templar
Template marker
Fabric markers (pencils, chalk, wash-out markers, etc.)
Small ruler
1 emery board
Pin cushion and pins (silk, appliqué, etc.)
Embroidery scissors
Craft scissors fur cutting paper and template plastic
Thread to match your heart fabrics (cotton or silk)
White cotton thread for basting
Needles (sharps, straw or milliner’s)
Needle threader
Water-soluble glue stick (Elmer’s school stick is fine)
Small paintbrush or Q-tip
Fabric:
1 yard for borders and binding
1 yard for background and backing (cut 9 squares, 4 ½” square)
9 squares for hearts (4” square)
Paper and a writing utensil for note-taking