You know how cool our flimsies look when held up against the light? Like beautiful stained glass, One could be tempted to not quilt them. What stops me is the unfinished edges of the seam allowance, which would make me nuts. For Peaks 26, we’re going to explore a method that lets us enjoy that stained glass look, have finished edges, and still have a little (or a lot 😜) of wiggle room in creativity.

 

 

 

We’re going to be doing a Korean method of sewing that results in reversible patchwork, called “pojagi” (also called bojagi, bojaki, or jogakbo), with each raw edge enclosed in a finished seam. It can be done by machine or by hand and we’ll go over both options. Traditionally, ramie would be used but you can use cotton, lawn, batik, linen, or silk.  Basically any lightweight fabric will work. How much you need is determined by how big you want your project. And you don’t need to even know that in advance because you may change your mind as you get going, deciding that a mug rug size wall-hanging just won’t be big enough. Structured or improv, this method is adaptable to your creative soul. This is not precision piecing so let go of the notion of perfection. The finished project will be reversible, unquilted, and unique to you.

 

 

Some other examples of pojagi:

 

Following our reversible theme, our optional secondary project will be this adorable flat fold basket. We’ll have some different sizes made up as examples but again, you get to decide what will suit you. The structure is provided by using a woven stabiliser, Pellon SF101, no quilting needed. You’ll need 2 fat quarters and the stabiliser will be provided (2 pieces, 18″ x 22″). Instruction will include a chart to help determine the size you need to cut your fabric and stabiliser, along with assembly.

 

Supply lists to be sent upon registration. The necessary interfacing will be provided. 

 

 

 

Mystery Stash Attack! 

 

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!

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