Print Magic Class
  
 
 
 
Class Description:
 To make a small quilt from a segmented photograph which has been printed using commercially prepared sheets.

Learning Outcomes:

1. How to take a good close-up image of a flower using a digital camera.
2. Which type of photograph to choose for a good result.
Understanding how to prepare fabric to use for printing.
Manipulation of a photo (using Picture Manager from Microsoft) on the computer.
Discussion about other photographic programs e.g. Picassa and Photoshop.
How to make a small quilt from the printed pictures.
7. Quilting ideas, including thread painting.
8. Finishing and binding the quilt.

Length of Class:

2 day workshop

Needs List:
 1. Laptop Computer
Must have Microsoft Office Picture Manager programme installed.
It is usually installed under Office Works and with the My Pictures programme.
2. Own photographs of flowers or leaves (I will provide a CD of suitable images for each class participant to keep.)
3. 4-6 sheets of A4 cotton fabric, commercially prepared, for printing. These are available for purchase from the shop.
4. Sewing Machine (in good working order) and Manual.
Be sure to bring all feet i.e. darning foot and walking foot!
5. ½ metre pellon or thin batting.
6. ½ metre backing fabric.
7. 6 - 8 reels of threads in the colour range of the image.
(Anna will arrange for these to be available to purchase.)
9. Usual sewing equipment. i.e. scissors, needles etc.
10. Memory stick is very useful but not essential. I recommend you bring one, if at all possible.