Quilting by the Lake | Basic Seat of the Pants Composition and Construction, Taught by: Cynthia Corbin

2 days - All Levels/comfortable with sewing machine

Explore a direct and freehand approach to composition and construction. Beginning with a simple form set in a field, we work through a series of abstract studies towards more complex compositions. Particular focus is on generating powerful, evocative forms. With positive guidance, piecing construction is a daredevil, jump in and do it, problemsolving experience.

Focus will be: Freehand construction techniques, problem solving approach to design and construction, exploring simple forms/shapes, exploring ways to generate ideas, encouraging each student’s individual style.

Taught by: Cynthia Corbin

Supplies Needed:

Sewing Machine
Power strip
Sewing Kit—whatever YOU need to sew and work well and comfortably
4’ x 8’ pieces of Fleece , flannel, or batting to pin to design surface
Masking tape
Large cutting mat—size 23"x17" is recommended
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Rulers: straight edge, size: 24" x 6" Large square, size: 12" - 15"
Fabric and Paper Scissors
"Chalk type" pencils or fabric markers of some kind (optional)
Pad of Tracing Paper, size: 11" x 14"
Sketch Pad, size: 11" x 14"
Sharpy Pens
Glue stick or the like
Pencil for sketching
Pen for taking notes (don’t worry, they’ll be brief)
Note pad

Collect and bring to class pictures of art work, landscapes, images that you like.
Use magazines, postcards, notecards, calendars, photos etc.
Include intriguing color combinations (from advertisements, for example)

Fabric:

Solids, mottled, hand dyes, “solid-ish” fabrics 1/2 yard to 1 yard pieces; good range of colors; range of values dark to light (have some very light and some very dark)