Daisies in May

Daisies are probably the most popular and inspirational flowers and always makes you feel happy and think of relaxed summer days. I can show various tips and techniques of my way of design and appliqué so that students will be well under way and know how to quilt and finish. My original Design will be included with full written instructions, this makes a 90” sq. quilt (picture attached).  But I will also show other design layouts for smaller quilt and also for a strippy quilt. Students can copy my designs or adapt as required. Nothing is nicer than traditional needle-turn appliqué, but the Bondaweb or Stayflex options are there for those wanting a quick result!  If using bondaweb etc you can then use machine blanket stitch to get a very good finish. Hopefully come and meet new friends have fun and make a start on a lovely quilt which can be as simple or difficult as you like.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Basic sewing kit, to include Golden Eye appliqué needles, scissors, threads, etc
Rotary cutting set (if available), paper & fabric scissors, threads to match fabrics
Tracing paper or layout pad, if wishing to alter basic design
Sewing Machine in good working order, including 1/4” foot (if available) also open appliqué foot number 20 if you have a Bernina this is good for machine blanket stitch
DAISIES IN MAY
There will be several design options and all quilts can be adapted to small or large quilts:
Repeated daisy head – either appliquéd, Bondaweb or Stayflex onto squares – these can be limited colours on one background or multi check or patterned backgrounds with multi coloured daisies (this works well with flannels or wool)
Varying coloured daisies on calico or pale background with green stems and leaves – one fabric for background and scraps for daisies (fat q’s fine)
A strippy quilt with 3 rows of daisies, like a daisy chain
Three metres of background fabric (either calico or subtle pattern) This will make 5x 18” blocks and a small border
5m for King size quilt this includes the 5 x 18” blocks and a 12” daisy chain border
1m larger floral for large lattice
1.5m small stripe or dot, for small lattice, small border on edge of blocks before big border and binding.
Selection of greens, approx. 4 fat q’s for leaves and stems
Either one colour or selection for daisies – approx. 1 metre in total
Yellowy/gold for centre of daisy 1 fat Q
1/2 metre of Bondaweb or Stayflex if you wish to stick
Approx 12 mixed fat Q’s in tonal value, mixed patterns like stripe, spot, large and small floral check for infill around the centre daisy blocks
Eventually you will need 104” of backing fabric, this can be either calico or made of all bits and pieces to use up but not too dark so that it shows through to the front.
Either 104” square of polyester or cotton wadding but not too heavy for a big quilt.