Class requirements for Jenny Bowker's 2-day class -

Arabesque

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This list is a basic idea of things that might be useful to you in the class. We might not use every item, so don't go to a lot of expense acquiring them. Items with a * beside them are core items which are necessary. Others - bring them if you have them.

Equipment

  • Not essential but useful - A selection of pictures of interesting Islamic tiles. These can be photographs you have taken yourself, postcards, or from books.
  • Graph paper - at least four sheets and a larger size than computer paper if it is available.
  • Lots of tracing paper of reasonable quality - I like the one which is thickish and slightly opaque and waxy to the touch – like vellum – and called something like Kalk in Europe . It is usually available in artist’s supply shops. Don’t say you can’t get it without trying – I found it in Syria !
  • Scissors for cutting paper
  • HB pencil and something to sharpen it with
  • Coloured pencils or felt tipped pens
  • Glue stick for putting your designs into your book
  • A ruler – not patchwork

For the second day only

  • Bring these items only if you think you want to try sewing . MOST will not get to this stage.
  • Sewing machine with usual accessories and a free motion foot (if bringing fusible webbing you might not need a machine or any of the items for sewing).
  • Power boards and extension leads if bringing a machine if the organiser does not supply them.
  • An iron if the organiser does not supply them.
  • Usual sewing tools - pins, quick unpick, scissors for fabric, et cetera.
  • 30 cm fresh Vliesofix , full width - do not fold it but keep it flat or rolled.
  • A good sized sheet of Glad Bake to protect your iron from the Vliesofix.
  • A good, broad selection of fabrics in the colour and value ranges you are likely to want. These can be similar to colours in your original images or wildly different - and it is interesting to try both. Cottons are easy to work with and hand dyes can be wonderful - but keep in mind that you are making up class samples and keep your most precious pieces for your quilt.
  • Black and coloured organza can be very useful. Silks and satins can also work in this context.
  • Good quality calico , Quilter's muslin or homespun, pre-washed. This could be used as a foundation.
  • A selection of thread in colours similar to fabrics you have selected. If you are not sure what to use, bring a good selection of colours and neutrals. Rayon thread can be used for extra sheen.
  • Rotary cutter, cutting mat and ruler

MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL - a sense of fun and adventure and a willingness to stretch your skills.

If you have any questions you can contact me:
Jenny Bowker
Email: jenny.bowker@gmail.com