Our March Schoolhouse will feature workshops by Karen Courtwright and Carol Nielsen.
The first session will be from 9:30am to 12:15pm. The workshops will be repeated in the afternoon from 1:15pm to 4:00 pm. This will give everyone the opportunity to take both workshops.
Workshop A: Zipper bags and pouches offered by Karen Courtright
Do you avoid making cute little pouches and bags because zippers are such a headache? I know how you feel – Karen has tackled the various challenges and wants to help you do the same!
At this Schoolhouse, Karen will work with you to overcome your fear or unhappiness with zippers.
The workshop will offer two patterns to work with. One is Ditty Bags from ByAnnie and the other is the Zippy Bag from SallieTomato. You can buy these patterns if you like, or you may use a copy in the class as you do not use it commercially. If you buy the hardware from Karen the cost is $5.
The Zippy bag can be made of fabric or other materials such as cork, ballistic nylon, or leather/pleather. Unless you have a heavy-duty machine, Karen recommends fabric with interfacing or cork as your first bag. The Ditty Bag can be made with foam interfacing, batting or fusible fleece (two-sided). If you wish to make the smallest bag, don’t attempt foam for your first bag.
Detailed pre-workshop instructions and supplies list will be available soon on the website and will be sent to you after you register.
Workshop B: Fractured Yukata by Carol Nielsen
This workshop is a follow-up to the small Yukata quilts we made last year with pieces of Yukata. Carol will bring supplies to make the similar quilts that we did last year, or you can try the new fractured quilt. We also can cut the yukata piece in equal size blocks and band with various sashings. Carol is still making the gridded quilt and will post on the web when she is done. Yukata samples will be available for sale at the February meeting--$5.00 for a piece that is approximately 14 x 17”.
Detailed instructions/supply list will be forthcoming on the website.
If you don’t want to buy what Carol has on hand, there are several places to order from. Most orders are for one yard so you may want to share with a friend. ***See below—a listing of various dealers in Japanese fabrics that have Yukata in stock.
We will send preparation instructions after you have registered.
***Ordering Yukata yardage:
The following companies on Etsy have Yukata in stock:
YokoBeverlyHills
Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics
Brooklyn Haberdashery
Shiboridragon
Voladoravinage
KimonoARTUK (located in UK and shipping is more expensive but selection is great!)
Ticket Price: $10 for the whole day (no discounts for half day)
Optional fees: $5 for bag or pouch hardware
$5 for Yukata panel
(Fees are to be paid directly to the teacher)
Two workshops will be offered in the morning session and then repeated in the afternoon session. Attendees may come to either session or both.
Map:
Illinois Quilters