Academy of Appliqué

Block Size: 10” x 20”

This block will make a beautiful pillow with a few borders added, or you can add it to your latest quilt project. At Academy of Applique we will be working on just this block. It has a lot of fun detail and you will learn a lot. The vines are just 1/8" wide, and most of the pieces are small making it a dainty little block. Jill's method teaches prepared-edge appliqué using a paper template to turn the seam allowances over with starch and a hot iron. This method gives great results, even for small pieces.

Techniques include points and flags, rounded edges, perfect circles, small bias tape (1/8"), reverse appliqué, inside and outside curves, and linings. Jill will also teach the stitching techniques and all about threads, etc. 

SUPPLY LIST:

• Jillily Studio Maker Paper

•  Jillily Studio Applique Set: includes Starch Brush, Quilter’s Digit, Appli-Glue, Poke-A-Dots, Size 11 Bohin Needles 
  • OR bundle the Maker Paper and Applique Set together HERE
• Jillily Studio Viner Set (includes  1/8", 1/4", 3/8" Bias Tape Makers)
• Spray Starch (I like Magic Premium Quilting Spray)
• Fabric scissors (small and medium--I prefer Karen Kay Buckley)
• Fray Check
• Matching threads (Purchase my matching collection by Aurifil -- 4colors, small spools)
• Pencil, paper scissors
• Jillily Studio Press It Pad (this is for pressing finished block - it is not a pressing surface)
• Firm Pressing surface (*Note: if you are using a wool mat, you will need to cover it, as the starch will damage the wool)
• Iron (I prefer Oliso mini project iron) Two irons are available in class, but you'll be using an iron to prep pieces, so it will be helpful to have one at your station
• Personal light such as Daylight or Ott
• Light box (optional)

• 12" x 22" Solid White for background
• 14" x 20" Green 1 (vines, leaves)
• 6" x 10" Green 2 (large leaves)
• 6" x 10" Green 3 (small leaves)
• 6" x 20" Red Floral (Petals)
• 6" x 10" Red print (buds)
• 6" x 10" Pink (buds)
• 6" x 20" Blue (berries, flower centers)

LAB FEE: $15 includes Block Diagram, pattern, circle templates, starch cup

Kit Fee: $25, Fabrics are from Jill's "Cloudburst" collection

Sow & Sew: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Block Size: 30” x 24”

We will be working on the center block of Jill's quilt, "Sow and Sew". This darling block has a lot of detail and small pieces. Techniques include prepared edge applique using starch and an iron to turn the seam allowance. Jill's methods and technique give great results. 

You will learn points and flags, round edges, small and medium circles, inside and outside curves, inside points, bias tape, 1/8” stems, reverse applique, linings, and embroidery details. Jill will also teach the stitching techniques and all about threads, etc. 

SUPPLY LIST:

• Jillily Studio Maker Paper

•  Jillily Studio Applique Set: includes Starch Brush, Quilter’s Digit, Appli-Glue, Poke-A-Dots, Size 11 Bohin Needles 
  • OR bundle the Maker Paper and Applique Set together HERE
• Jillily Studio Viner Set (includes  1/8", 1/4", 3/8" Bias Tape Makers)
• Spray Starch (I like Magic Premium Quilting Spray)
• Fabric scissors (small and medium--I prefer Karen Kay Buckley)
• Fray Check
• Matching threads (Purchase my matching collection by Aurifil --6 colors, small spools)
• Embroidery floss in black, red, silver, or gray
• Embroidery needle
• Pencil, paper scissors
• Jillily Studio Press It Pad (this is for pressing finished block - it is not a pressing surface)
• Firm Pressing surface (*Note: if you are using a wool mat, you will need to cover it, as the starch will damage the wool)
• Iron (I prefer Oliso mini project iron) Two irons are available in class, but you'll be using an iron to prep pieces, so it will be helpful to have one at your station
• Personal light such as Daylight or Ott
• Light box (optional)

• 26" x 32" Solid white for background
• Fat quarter or 1/4 yard Black Floral
• 14" x 20"" Green print (Vines)
• 5" x 20" White print
• 5" x 20" Red prints (4 each)
• 5" x 20" Green Prints (3 each)
• 5" x 20" Coral Prints (3 each)
• 5" x 20" Gray prints (3 each)

LAB FEE: $15 includes block diagram, pattern, circle templates, starch cup.

Kit Fee: $35, includes all fabrics for block above. OR purchase the full quilt kit HERE (*PLEASE NOTE: The quilt kit includes the center block - you do not need to purchase both). Fabrics are from Jill's "Front Porch" fabric collection