Today, I am traveling to a class out of town that is an extra bonus of a guild. I will be learning how to 'stain glass' quilt today!! There is a lady that has quilted forever and is a vast amount of information bursting from her...and, the best part...it is free!:)This is for anyone each month that wants to learn what they are teaching and since there are so many new ones, there is much to teach and learn!:)All morning I will be stain glassing (I'm sure that is the professional quilt term for this!LOL)then at 1 is their guild meeting...so exciting!! I've never known I wanted to do stain glass....but, today I am!!:)I'll keep you posted on my progress!! Skeat

I'll be looking foward to hear about the class and see your work. Have fun!

*Oh...clapping hands wildly*.....I'm so excited for you, I'd LOVE to have that opportunity...you lucky girl!

Sounds like a lot of fun!! Enjoy!

Sounds like so much fun.
I have always wanted to do a stained glass quilt I even have a few patterns but I just haven't gotten around to it. I can't wait to see pictures!

That is sooooo cool Skeat. Have a blast and come back and post your work - can't wait to see what you learned!

Oh Skeat! What fun! And I LOVE that gold scrolly fabric that will look great with the SG treatment! :D

Sounds like fun, hope you have a great time.

Stain glass quilting is so much fun! You are going to love it!! I teach a couple different versions of stain glass!

Oh Skeat, sounds like fun. I love going to classes. I LOVE your fabric. It's beautiful. Have fun and don't forget to post a picture. Can't wait to see what you do with that pretty fabric.

Hope you have a wonderful time!! :)

We had a great time in class today!! Been going and visiting different guilds and we found one that isn't too far and they seem to have much fun (and no obvious drama queens! Good thing!LOL) Now....when I showed up for class, I had in my basket all my necessary supplies from glue to needles and even my kid's Crayola lightbox (bought years ago for kid tracing and paid $10!) but, this newbie forgot her pattern she was going to use! So my very new and kind neighbor next to me shared her angel she had for the class(so I improvised!)...and, here's what we learned!

We traced the background fabric in the pattern outline(using a light source to do it)...including the outside edge of pieces or sections of stained glass. Then we traced our freezer paper (for a stencil) the object we had in the middle...mine was this great angel...ironed the cut out unto the back (wrong side)of the fabric of subject...cut out on the edge...no selvages. right on the line. Then I traced in my white pencil on the front of my angel what will be her skirt lines which my bias will be there to make stained glass.

Then the same thing w/all other extras...in my case that was the halo, face, hair and hand...again, freezer paper..cut out on edge...thennnnn...we peeled (I ripped because of all the excitement)off the paper...then glued a smidgen (that means just a bit for non-country folk)in the middle of the subject to hold in place on background.

Now...make your bias if you don't have any ready already...I am using a black batik w/swatches of curvy christmas trees for texture and hopefully will look like imperfections in my metal of the stain glass. Once bias is ready (I used 1/4" bias and used my Clover bias maker to make it) This is where thinking has to come in to play...you need to think of what bias line will be over the top of another....go for the bottom of the pile to put on first. I pinned...then blind hem by hand both sides....if you have a great curve-do the inside always first! Now, I do hope this makes sense for I might be on a smidgen of carb overload..for there was this awesome pineapple something to eat and then someone else brought homemade cinn. rolls! Oh, and the coffee.....and, conversation...all good!:)Was a super great day and learned much! Can't wait till next month...we are doing something w/stitching on a drawn subject.....I have no clue...but, guess what...I am going to learn it!! It is free and we have a great teacher!:)

Sorry this is so long...and, it may seem like I did not get much done in a few hours...but, actually I did:)And, then there was that pineapple thing...:)Oh, and when the guild meeting actually started...we heard a program on using scraps to quilt and one on crazy quilting...awesome! Now...I hope you can make sense out of my project in the making:)

Here it is coming along:)

WOW thanks for all of the info!!! That is so awesome and looks great! :D :D Good job and sounds like you had a great time besides!

Isn't this just too fun! I hope you had fun reading about it and someone that teaches this stain glass should do a tute for all to learn....! This gal will be blessed for many fat quarters in sharing her gift of knowlege w/all us that unloaded sponge brains!:)One of the best things I did learn today...is this!...Are you sure you are ready?!! Is it is actually a really GOOD thing to have multiple projects going at once for one day you might feel like applique and the next you might just want to sew on your machine or the next day....well, you get it and the 2 friends that I took had to smile at me for they are always making fun that I have more then one (I never admit more then that ...but, it is more!)project going at once...so, ha! I said to them....the teacher is always right!:)Hope you learned a bit here today too...Glad to share-Skeat

Hahaha that is too funny. I really did enjoy reading it all and I cant wait to give it a shot! I am definitely like you. I like to have more than one thing going on at once because you are exactly right, you are not always in the mood to do one certain type of thing!! Teacher is ALWAYS right!! :D :D

Oh, and one more amazing thing....there was a gal that brought hers in already done and she used the double needle (I think I have one for my machine!) and stitched all hers w/this....looked totally amazing and very, very neat!! Okay...I think I am going to hug my fabric for awhile:)Skeat

Skeat, your angel is beautiful. I can't wait to see her completed!
Maybe one of these days I will get some of my projects done and start something new-er! lol I would start something new now, there is no shame in my game BUT I have no place to put any more WIPs!! LOL

I even have my "Grandmother's Flower Garden" hiding in a shoe box between the couch and the wall!

Skeat....how did she stitch it with the double needle? I love to use it...well I did in the class that taught me how to use it, but other than hemming my DH's pants...I haven't been able to use it.

BTW...that class sure sounds like a blast...enjoy!

Aaaawwww, I love your angel. I really love batiks, but have been to scared to try anything with them. I have a few fat quarters of them and I just love to look at them(I know I'm weird like that). Glad you had fun, once you are done you should post a tut on it. :D :D :D :D

Skeat,
Glad you had fun. That is the most important.
Be sure to keep us posted as it progresses, I can't wait to see finished product.

Bettia

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing all the info. Glad you had a good time.

Well I'm jealous ! No free classes around here :cry: ! I would love to do that . Where do you live , I'n in Va . Annie

Hey Skeat what fun you had! I laughed out loud about you ripping that paper off cos you were so excited! And your angel is REALLY pretty! I guess the double needle stitches either side of the bias down at the same time? Looking forward to watching your progress. :wink:

Cajun - re keeping fabric just as a 'pet' - we're ALL crazy like that, you're among friends here! :D

Now, that is what I have always believed too...here's the deal on that. We have been visiting area guilds...and, my first experience on that was to buy my own nametag and those 3 behind me for I had to buy a nametag even though I was a visitor and they had no change for my dollar to purchase my .25cent nametag! That was just the first of many for me at this meeting:)I laughed all the way home...but, kept trying!! We found another group that stays busy and does much...but, it would be close to midnight for us to return from that one...not good. That would have been a really fun one though...so, finally tried this one...they were great!! They are a doing group...doesn't seem to be too clicky in groups, and most very pleasant....best part is, this group had some newer quilters that started to ask how to do stuff and this gal stepped up to the plate and said she'd be glad to teach whatever you wanted to learn...so, they have been! And she refuses to take money, gifts, etc...she just enjoys it. So, once a month, the morning before their guild meeting...they are being taught something:)We've already missed much...:)So,keep looking out there....! If you are in a guild...present this idea....sure, you will have your people w/concrete in their shoes...they can just stay home and complain about this being done...for the class will be full.I didn't count, but, I'd say over 20 at least participated in this class....that is a good head count and 4 of us were new:)Skeat

The bias strip is 1/4"...so, the double needle sewed right inside the edge at the same time on both sides of the strip...it looked awesome!!! Go try it...I'd love for you to show and tell us how on that....I'm just barely safe w/one needle:)I'd like to try it!SKeat

You were right about the double needle thinking:)And, glad I could give you some chuckles:)Skeat

Cajun...she is right...just keep patting that fabric...but, it is sad...for it needs more friends!!LOL(That means go shopping for more!!)

Ok, that looks like TOO MUCH FUN!
Skeat, come here and show me how to do it!

BTW...you joining Secret Santa? I bet I could find another cute ornament. lol

ihow exciting for you :D

OMG! I will check that out!! I've been doing some serious bargain/on sale/clearance-ing!! So am about ready and so relieved I have not been placed on the naughty list....:)Skeat

Looks like you had a fantastic time Skeat. Looks like it is going to be a beauty. Can't wait to see more... Thanks for sharing.

I am sooooo envious!!!! Your new guild sounds like a wonderful group to be in!!! I love your angel, and I will be checking back on her progress, too!!! :D :D :D

Thanks for sharing the info ~ sounds like a neat class to have been a part of. Again I say to many things to do and try and so little time.

way to go Skeat!!!!!!

Sounds like you had a great day, and learned sew much. Can't wait for you to share your finished angel! What are you going to do next!

Thanks for sharing the wonderful experience. Quilters are very sharing people! :lol:

Skeat, I truly am envious. I've purchased a couple of books, but would really prefer taking a class. Haven't found one yet. I just hope you're having a blast!

Okay...I need some serious input...and, quick:)I have hand class tomorrow w/2 of these gals...so, am looking for a plan...:)I free cut (no pattern) a star to hang off her hand....was going to do a trumpet...did not look good...so,back to the star....anything else I should add in the stainglass??Anything?? Most are framing theirs on the outside edge w/solids or broken pieces all the way up and down.....I just want mine different...out of the box....any suggestions??I'd appreciate any and all opinions! Thanks!! Skeat

What about a little sun with some rays shining down on her?

That is a good idea!! Wow....:)

oh skeat...your angel is very sweet...i agree w/joey, a little sun with rays.
i can't wait to see her finished.
also, i love the background.
have fun.