Thursday, May 17, 2012

Canberra Brown Owls: Applique May

Hello Canberra Owls!

This month we have a bit of a treat for you - one of our lovely local crafters, Danielle of petits elefants is going to show us the art of applique!



Danielle has done some gorgeous applique pieces - check the detail in her stunning whirligig quilt (on her blog here)


You can applique on so mnay things: bags, big or small, tshirts or onesies, skirts, cushions or just for something decorative. I'm a bit of a fan of these lovelies displayed in sweet embroidery hoops! (although of course these are machine sewn, and we will be using hand sewing techniques)



Danielle has been collecting a few things over on her applique board on Pinterest, or try searching Flickr for all sorts of inspiration.

What you will need:
a glue stick (just a regular kids one will do)
short sewing needles
thread to match / contrast with your project
pins
fabric scraps
something to applique onto - linen is good, but anything is fine
a pencil for tracing onto the fusible
small scissors

You will need fusible stabiliser like Floriani stitch n wash - it is available at various stores around town, but we will have some available for a small cost on the day. 


All the important details to remember
 
When
Sunday May 27, from 1pm – 3.30pm


Where
Downer Community Centre

Don't forget to bring:
  • $5 for room hire and a couple of dollars for fusing if you need it. 
  • a plate of something to share for afternoon tea if you’d like.
  • anything you'd like to share with us for show and tell!
And please RSVP in the comments so we know you're coming! This is especially important if you would like to purchase any supplies on the day - we need to know how much to have on hand!

Please let us know if you'd like any more information!

Canberra Prefects xo

15 comments:

Michelle said...

I'm in!!

So excited to be learning Danielle's applique technique.

Bron said...

I'll be there!
I love Danielle's Whirligig quilt!
Will need to buy supplies!
Bron S xo

Anonymous said...

Sounds terrific, i'll be coming. Jo

Vilet said...

Sorry cannot make it this time and very sad I will miss out on learning to do applique Sandra A.

Georgie said...

I will be there! Applique scares the jeebers out of me, so I'm looking forward to learning.

George x

Danielle said...

Looking forward to it! It's not scary at all, just addictive!

Unknown said...

I'm committing to coming (baby arrival not withstanding).

I won't be appliqueing though - will be trying to finish my crochet project. Although I'm keen to hear how Danielle makes her magic!

Bianca said...

I'll be there, with sidekick. Looking forward to learning all about how Danielle does applique- her work is stunning!

Unknown said...

Bum dudes can't make it again! Off to sydney to score some CPE points for my 'other' life! enjoy xo

nettie said...

I'm coming :)

Anonymous said...

I haven't been for awhile but I'll hopefully be there. I'm not much of a sewer but am keen to have a go.
Jen

Anonymous said...

Hi, I have not made it along yet this year, however, I can make it along this weekend and am very keen to learn applique! Genevieve

Carolyn McPherson said...

Maybe it's te weather, I haven't been in a while and would love to learn appliqué!

Carolyn McPherson said...

I'm also bringing 1 guest (Yay!!) and I'll also need to get some fusible stabiliser, thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Hello can anyone remember the name of the special paper we were using for applique? It was stiff and transluscent with one gummy side for ironing your fabric onto. Thanks! Joanne