Heat Set and Free Edge Technique (Flying Feathers) with Grace Errea
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: In this class you will learn a "collage with templates" technique which is totally new. You will use nothing else once you try it. It is easy, foolproof, and the results are always amazing. It produces a no-fray raw edge applique. In this bird class you will learn two (2) new techniques. First, the “Heat-Set” which will be used for most of the shapes in this bird.
In addition you will also learn Grace’s “FREE EDGE” technique that will/can be used on the feathers to create realistic feathers that are unattached and “free” giving them free flowing, real bird appearance.
Grace will demonstrate and you will practice on a small bird. The pattern is a generic, updatable so you can actually make your own favorite bird in any color. So come learn and practice this technique with the inventor, developer, and teacher of this amazing new revolutionary applique technique.
Kit Contents ($40):
Pattern used in Class, Product use in the technique, pins used in the technique, dispensing bottle with Flip Top, Value Matching Tool.
Supply List:
• Fabrics to bring: You will receive a pattern (appox. 14” wide x 20” high) . You will be able to use the colors I used, or choose your own colors. Ensure you bring lots of fabric scraps in many values, from lightest light to darkest darks. Fabric scraps can be any sizes from small, palm size pieces to quarter yards, fat quarters, or fat eights (9” x 22) Note: These patterns do NOT need a background for class.
• Board – 20ʺx20ʺ Insulation Board (usually 1 1/4ʺ thick). You can get it at Home Depot, Lowe’s or any building supply store. Optionally a “Cushioned Quilters Square and Blocker” will work very well.
• If using the Insulation Board, optionally bring a piece of “InsulBright” Insulated Lining, the size of your board, for board protection (optional)
• Brush – soft, “1/4” wide
• Pens- “Sharpie” black permanent markers Fine point (not Extra Fine)
• Ballpoint
• Color pencil, best is red, and a regular black pencil
• Pressing Cloth – Teflon type for applique, any size but the larger the better
• Scissors – fabric and paper
• Freezer Paper – 18” wide
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Teflon Pressing Sheet
• Vinyl (2 mil) – also known as painter’s drop cloth. Best is the 2 mil painter’s drop cloth. Can be bought at any hardware or building supply store.
Heat Set and Free Edge Technique (Flying Feathers) with Grace Errea
(does not include kit)