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Early Bird pricing until 15 May!
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For Peaks 25, we’re going to be talking ombre fabrics, specifically these beautiful ones created for Moda by Vanessa Christenson.
The beauty of these amazing ombres is they do all the hard work! In addition to monochromes, these ombres can also be found with all sorts of beautiful accents in gold or silver, like the most recent collection, “Hearts”.
With a half jelly roll (21 x 2.5″ strips) and some background fabric, you could make this gorgeous lap quilt. The petals come together quickly and each strip will yield at least 8 pieces, 4 large and 4 small, so you’ll be able to make a garden full of colour with a small number of strips. Because of the gradient of the ombre (dark to light to dark), you get the beautiful variations in colour from one strip.
Twice the fun in half the time! 🙂
The technique gives smooth edges that are then secured by machine with a blind hem stitch, small zigzag or a tiny edge stitch. Consider coordinating threads for the top stitching when choosing fabrics.
You will need to source your own fabrics, which can be easily done online with a variety of companies. If you are having any trouble finding what you want, let me know.
You can also use the technique for home decor with applique designs on cushion covers or tote bags.
You will receive a paper copy of the pattern, with a supply list to be sent upon registration. The necessary interfacing will be provided.
Our secondary project, should you wish to make it, is another one of Vanessa’s patterns, called the Honeycomb Zipper pouch. This method gives a look similar to smocking, and can be made in 3 sizes, use contrasting or coordinating zippers and whips up quickly. You’ll just need 2 fat quarters of fabric, preferably with minimal design features, and a zipper. A stiff, fusible, interfacing will be provided. Full requirements will be sent with registration.
Mystery Stash Attack is back!
Please bring a large (3.78l) Ziploc bag of your favourite scraps, no larger than 3″ will be fine. We’ll have a special quick project to put those to good use. You can make it entirely from your scraps or share amongst everyone to find delightful combinations.
In addition to all this creativity, we’ll have the usual lovely dinners made by someone else (always a Chef Extraordinaire), hot tub, massages onsite by Morzine Massage, Dice Swap with fat quarters, goodies & gadgets in The Craft House shop and more to get your creative juices going.
What will you need to bring? A supply list will be provided but mostly, you just need fabric, thread, and your machine. Quilt Fairy Clare & I will be happy to help you in any way we can. Clare will have The Craft House shop onsite as well, with a selection of Aurifil threads, Quilters Dream batting, and a variety of other sewing notions. Anything you need from the mini-mobile shop you you can put it on your Tab, to be settled up onsite at the end of Peaks.
We also have Suki the Juki, our sit-down longarm, to help you make some progress! You can rent her by the hour (chf 15/hr), enjoying a large dedicated space to work. I already have a number of bobbins wound in neutral colours but will be happy to show you how to wind something from your thread stash if needed.
Need a bit more encouragement? Your own Secret Sister will be there to cheer you on! You’ll be one too and we’ll have lots of ideas to help you help encourage each other. Part of the fun is the secrecy!
Other fun for the weekend:
Fat Quarter Dice Swap: This is a fun little game to exchange Fat Quarters. You’ll need to bring three Fat Quarters (18″ x 22″).
Secret Sister: You’ll be assigned another person in the group to be their Secret Sister. The objective is to provide quiet, “secret” encouragement, in the form of very small gifts or notes, throughout the weekend. We’ll provide lots of ideas to get you started. Secret Sisters will be revealed after dinner on Saturday evening.
Machine Servicing: On Thursday, I will be performing Basic Machine servicing (at special Peaks pricing of chf 55) to all who wish to have a little “tune-up” before getting those needles flying!
If there’s anything else you are dying to know, from how to clean your machine (yes, that little metal bit comes off… 🙂 ) to how to figure out the quilt piecing lingo of a particular project, Clare and I are happy to help.
Afternoons are free time. Continue to work on your PhD’s/UFOs/PIGs, start a new project, have a massage, go for a walk. It’s up to you. There’s a hot tub too so be sure to pack your swimming costume! 🙂
Come join us in the Peaks!