This class is taught by Jenny Satterthwait.

Choose any of Laura Heine’s Teeny Tiny Collage patterns to jump into the colorful world of collage and create your own one-of-a-kind work of art. This class will explore your creative side and is a perfect way to learn collage basics. Warning: You will never look at fabric the same way! Tip: The Sewing Machine is such a fun beginning collage project that can be made to your personal unique specifications. All Teeny Tiny patterns come with 3 different projects.

Supplies Required:

– Laura Heine Teeny Tiny Collage Pattern

• Note: You can find patterns at a lot of quilt stores. I know Quilt Crossing carries several. You can also buy the patterns on Etsy. One of the easiest ways to collage, however, is to go to Laura Heine’s website: www.fiberworks-heine.com and purchase a pattern and a fabric kit made for the pattern. You can purchase other supplies at Fiberworks but, to be honest, you will pay a premium.

– Fabric listed on Pattern. These are small projects so you will not need large pieces. Scraps are perfect. If you are buying fabric for your collage, you do not need more than 1/8 yard. Some shops have small cuts or scraps of fabric that are very inexpensive and perfect for collage! We will not have access to a quilt store during class so if you pick out your own fabric, brings lots of choices. If you are able, I do recommend buying the kit on Laura’s website.

– Pattern Ease foundation (if it is listed on chosen pattern) You may or may not need the pattern ease depending on how you finish your collage. For example, if you collage your subject and decide to put it on a whole piece of fabric, you will not need he pattern ease. Collaged or tiled backgrounds need to be done on pattern ease. At the end of the day, it is easier if you have it so you have choices. Available at quilt stores, JoAnns or Walmart.

– Steam a Seam 2 yardage per your chosen pattern; I recommend the12” wide (which is easier to work with than the 18” or 24”). Please do NOT buy Steam a Seam 2 Lite and do not substitute another kind of fusible; it does not work as well. I will bring extra Steam a Seam 2 to class in case it is needed. SAS2 is available at quilt stores or online.

– Karen K Buckley Medium Perfect Scissors (Blue Handle). Please note that this brand of scissors works really well with the Steam a Seam 2 and the serrated scissor edges help cut down on frayed fabric edges. If you bring a different pair of scissors, make sure they are not too big. You will be cutting some delicate lines. Again, these are available at quilt stores or online.

– Applique Pressing Sheet 17 x 24. This sheet will be used a lot while you are fusing fabric. You should not fuse fabric without this at any time.

– Precision Fusing Mat 17 x 24 (this mat comes with a pressing sheet) Side note: I LOVE THIS MAT!!! We will build our collages on this mat so it is imperative that you have it or a pressing sheet that you can see through. These mats are available on Amazon, Quilt Stores or online at Wal-Mart.

– Stiletto, Purple Thang or Tweezers

– #2 Pencil and Fine Tip Sharpie

— Notebook and Pen for taking notes

– Phone for taking pictures or Reducing Glass (Door Peephole from a hardware store)

Optional but helpful supplies:

• Travel Iron and Wool Pressing Mat. Please note that it may not be possible to plug this in at your table because the venue may not have outlets near the worktables.

Required Pre Class Prep: To be fully prepared for class, you will need to fuse some of your fabric. Please call Jenny at 208/890-3525 to talk about your specific project and what you need to do to prepare.