If you were to take a workshop titled "Exploring machine applique" ...
#11
With a title like that, I would expect the class to cover as many different types of machine applique as possible. That being said, I would then read the full description of the class for particulars. Sounds like an awesome class though. A comprehensive list of what to bring is so helpful. I also like to know the schedule when I take a class, when breaks will happen etc. I like to know how much will be lecture and how much will be hands-on. A class with that name I would expect to be largely hands-on. Good luck putting it together and let us know how it goes.
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In your description be sure and.................
describe in detail the attachments needed for the machine.
Describe what the machine needs to be able to do. (no straight stitch machine)
Describe the special stitches that will be used and alternates if possible.
I would also develop a project that will result in a finished product. Since you mention hearts, this might be a 6 block quilt that can be put together into a finished quilt, borders etc.
I'm not a really big fan of a sample books.
And be sure and require they know how to use their machine and the stitches. You are not there to teach how to use the machine. Too many will say they have all those fancy stitches but have never used them.
And emphasise they bring the instruction book.
And remember that all machines don't like all thread so be prepared to deal with this.
Ask for supplies that are readily available. If you add invisible thread, then specify the kind and the required needles.
Just a few thoughts.
describe in detail the attachments needed for the machine.
Describe what the machine needs to be able to do. (no straight stitch machine)
Describe the special stitches that will be used and alternates if possible.
I would also develop a project that will result in a finished product. Since you mention hearts, this might be a 6 block quilt that can be put together into a finished quilt, borders etc.
I'm not a really big fan of a sample books.
And be sure and require they know how to use their machine and the stitches. You are not there to teach how to use the machine. Too many will say they have all those fancy stitches but have never used them.
And emphasise they bring the instruction book.
And remember that all machines don't like all thread so be prepared to deal with this.
Ask for supplies that are readily available. If you add invisible thread, then specify the kind and the required needles.
Just a few thoughts.
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Indiana
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Will this be a one day class or the first of maybe two where you do a lot of talking the 1st time, some hadwork that day and then on the 2nd class move up to the machine work with a small project to make in one day.
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anothr thought.
depending on the time available - don't try to do too much. It is better to do two techniques then try to do 8 and not have suffiient time.
I would probably have them do the stitch on a straight piece of fabric as a trial before doing the selected design.
depending on the time available - don't try to do too much. It is better to do two techniques then try to do 8 and not have suffiient time.
I would probably have them do the stitch on a straight piece of fabric as a trial before doing the selected design.
#16
I love the fact that you are doing a research from other "students" before you teach the class. I had a supervisor once that did that before she accepted her new position as supervisor. I love to take classes from people that actually care about the students as much as she does the class she's teaching. Good luck to you, I know you'll be successful.
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