Begin to explore the use of African/African-

American fabrics, designs and colors in patchwork. We will learn about various African textiles and their history. Various techniques for creating alternative blocks will be demon-strated. These blocks form the framework; and when used in combination with other simple shapes, forms and your individual color palette will create an innovative work in the African and African-American style. This is a perfect opportunity to use those wonderful batik panels/blocks that you have in your fabric stash, but do not limit yourself – these techniques work with all fabrics. Come with a sense of adventure, and just have fun.

Note: If you don’t work with ethnic fabrics

and just want to explore color in a different

way – this class is still for you.

Dimensions will vary, your design determines final size of project

Supplies:

 BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES

 Design Wall

 Graph Paper (1/4” scale)

 Ruler and pencil with eraser (optional)

Assorted 1/8 to 1 yd. pieces of African, batik,

stripes and print fabrics. Bring a complementary

range of solid fabrics. In your fabric selection,

be sure to have a range of fabric colors,

values, patterns and varying scales of fabric.

(Remember, the more the better)

 Motif fabrics, if you want to capture that feel

African Medley, continued from previous column

 Assorted Machine piecing and quilting threads

 Extra bobbins, threaded

 Batting

 Backing

 Beads, charms, buttons, or other  embellishments

 Color Wheel

 Spray Bottle

 Sketchbook/Journal

Any questions regarding the supply list, email or

telephone the instructor. gwenmw@aol.com, or

(425)-898-9670

http://www.gwen.gwenmaxwell-williams-studiog.com link to Gwen's web site for additional  information