Hummingbird Collage from a Photograph

Class Description for Collage from a Photograph with Rachael Logsdon

Day 1

Students will learn how to create a wall hanging from an 8x10 photo of a hummingbird. Even though the pattern will be supplied, we will cover all aspects of the design, includingphoto choice,how to make the pattern, color vs value, fabric choices, collage assembly, and preparing the collage for quilting. 

Day 2

Students will learn how to quilt and “thread paint” their collage. We will attach our collages to a background, review the basics of free motion quilting, thread and needle recommendations, and free motion troubleshooting. We will cover the quilting techniques used in the sample wall hanging.  

Note - this class is to teach a technique, and it is possible that you may have to finish your project at home. But by the end of class, you will know how to make a realistic wall hanging from a photo from start to finish.

Supply List:

Day 1- Fabric (batiks are my favorite)

Fuchsia, bright pink or Red   10x10 (inches) for throat

White ????5x5 (throat)

Grey/green???fat quarter

Dark grey ???6x6

Dark Green???Fat quarter

Medium green ??10x10

Tan/grey ???6x6

Dark brown??? 5x5

Dark beige??? 6x6

Purple???? 6x6

Red???? 6x6

Light Green or light blue? 25x25

Batting??? 25x25

Backing??? 25x25

Other supplies

Steam a Seam??1.0 yards of 20 inch wide (we will cut this up, so 0.5 yard from a wider roll is okay)

Pattern Ease ???25x25

Large craft scissors (for cutting paper)

Sharpie Marker - fine tip

Mechanical pencil

Day 2

Hummingbird collage

Quilt Sandwich for practice made from neutral fat quarters

Backing/Batting/Top Sandwich for gluing hummingbird down

90/14 Topstitch needles, titanium needles are a great investment, they last a long time

Applique Scissors or Curved Snips

Polyester Embroidery thread-Dark or medium Green, and cotton or polyester Light Green/Light Blue to match your background fabric.

6 extra bobbins

Sewing machine in good working order with spring loaded free motion foot (aka “darning” foot). 

Quilting Gloves

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email me!

Rachael Logsdon

dragonflyquiltdesign@yahoo.com

(859)394-2623