In Person or Virtual Workshop
Art Quilt Collage Bouquets
Create a 16x16” original art quilt collage with fabric, paint and stitch using raw-edged fused appliqué with a bold bouquet as the focal point. Suitable for all levels.
About this workshopCreate an art quilt collage with a bold bouquet as the focal point
Learn surface design techniques to create original patterned cloth. Consider composition tips for effective design. Embellish with a modern twist on broderie perse. Explore different ways to create detail and add texture including hand embroidery.
Workshop at a Glance
Focus: fused appliqué, composition, print making, stitch as a design element, hand embroidery, finishing
Duration — 1 day
Skill Level — All levels welcome
Project — 16 × 16" original art quilt collage
Format — In person or virtual
Fees — $750 per day virtual · $850 per day in person
Room Requirements — Access to water
In the workshopWhat the Workshop Looks Like
From finished samples to works in progress, here's a look at the creative process we explore together.
What to bringSupply List
Required
five pieces of pre-fused fabrics approximately 14 x 17” (fat quarters would be fine)
Choose a floral fabric that will be good for fussy cutting, a coordinating solid, a tone-on-tone small scale print that matches the solid and two additional fabrics that coordinate with the floral. Apply fusible web to the back of your fabrics before the workshop.fusible webbing, approximately 3 1/2 to 4 yards (if you haven’t pre-fused your fabrics)
I only use and recommend Wonder Under and Misty Fuse. (Wonder Under is paper backed and easier to manage for new fusers.)batting
Approximately 18 x 18”Micron Pigma Pen 08
Or any fabric marker.1 or 2 spouncers or stencil sponges
I like this one. https://amzn.to/3lCnLxF But any sponge brush is fine.
sticky-backed fun foam
If you can find single sheets at a craft store, one 8 x 12” sheet is plenty, but it can be hard to find single sheets. Alternately, this is a good option from Amazon though you’ll have more than you’ll need. https://amzn.to/3vFRfz72 or 3 pieces of foam core approximately 4x4”
These will be used as mounts for foam stamps. Recycled styrofoam or heavy cardboard are also fine.
iron and ironing surface
parchment paper
2 or 3 small bottles acrylic paint
A light and and a dark to coordinate with your fabric. Craft store paint is fine. I like Folk Art Brand from Michaels.4 - 5 paper plates for paint palettes
2 or 3 skeins of embroidery floss and/or perle cotton
If you have floss in your studio, you’ll have something that will work. If you need to buy some ahead of time, pick two or three colors that coordinate with the fabrics you’ve chosen or the kit you’ve ordered.embroidery needle
scissors, large and small
rotary cutter, mat and ruler
thimble, stitching glasses and needle threader if you normally use them
plastic trash bag to cover your work surface
The surface design techniques are not particularly messy. You’ll decide what works best for your space.sketch book and pen or pencil
Optional
fabric and fusible for backing, 18x18” (You can gather this later when you’re ready to finish your piece.)
sewing machine
apron and rubber gloves
Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitching by Deborah Boschert
Tip: Watch this Video
Watch this video to help you chose your fabrics.
Follow the instructions in this video for fusing your fabrics ahead of time.
About Deborah
Deborah is an artist, author, and teacher whose art quilt collages are known for their bold use of color, layered texture, and personal storytelling. She has taught workshops for guilds and groups across the country for over two decades.
Bring this workshop to your groupReady to Book?
Connect with Deborah to arrange times, formats, and fee structures that work for your guild or group.