Cosmos Liberated Strip Piecing & No Fear Curves Workshop -use fabrics from your your stash!
Instructor: Linda Sullivan of Colourwerx Two 3 hour Workshops
Workshop Descriptive: Liberated slash ‘n sew strips come together in a traditional drunkard’s path block to form this gorgeous, strippy, 22 inch diameter Comsos circle. This workshop is perfect for beginning or advanced students to learn fun, easy and wonky strip piecing while conquering their fear of sewing curves with Linda’s easy tips and tricks.
Materials List:
• “Cosmos” Pattern by Colourwerx (CW-101) -the Teacher will supply complimentary copies to the Guild for each student registered
• Fabric Requirements:
1. For One (1) Cosmos Block (22” x 22”) -
a. Background Fabric - 1/2 yard
b. Strips - choose 2 colourways (i.e.: red & purple) - gather (10) 2-1/2” X WOF strips in each colourway that vary in texture, tone and value - subcut each strip into 14” lengths for a total of (20) from each colourway - you will need (40) strips total to make one 22” Cosmos block for the class.
(Note: In class - there may be an opportunity if time allows to begin a second Cosmos block so bring extra fabric if desired).
2. (1) Spool of a Coordinating Colour of Aurifil 100% Cotton 50wt Thread (or similar brand) for Piecing 3. 24” Straight Rotary Ruler and Rotary Cutter
4. 12-1/2” Square Ruler
5. Template Plastic or Heavy Cardboard to Cut Out Cosmos Pattern Shapes (from pattern)
6. Fabric Marking Pen (iron off or water soluble preferred)
You will also need these other sewing items to complete this project:
• Sewing Machine in good working condition - please bring your manual, cord, foot pedal and presser feet
• 1/4” Seam Presser Foot for your Sewing Machine
• Basic Sewing Supplies such as: straight pins (long glasshead pins work best), scissors, marking pencil or pen; seam ripper, etc...
Before Class:
1. Subcut your Cosmos Circle Strips into 14” lengths for a total of (20) strips in each of 2 colourways (or 40 strips total for 1 Cosmos block).
2. Print out the Cosmos Templates from the patterns and tape together. When you print the pattern and more importantly, the pattern insert page with the template shapes, please make sure your printer is set to 100% scale (or click OFF the feature in your printer settings that says “scale to fit”). The pattern insert page has a 1” scale ruler and some measurements on the template shapes to assist you in making sure your printer has printed the page and the leaf shapes at 100%. You might want to gather some template plastic to make your shapes or back them with a stiff paper or cardboard so they are easier to trace around.
                                   
Please feel free to email Linda for further information or questions at colourwerx@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Palm Desert, California ~ colourwerx@yahoo.com ~ www.colourwerx.com