In Person or Virtual Workshop

Embroidered Fabric Collage

Fabric art piece showing a ladder reaching through layers of fabric with various stitching details and green shades.

Create two 5x7 inch art quilt collages embellished with hand embroidery, ready to frame. Suitable for all levels.

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About this workshop

Create two unique art quilt collages

Hand stitching brings fabric collage to life! Combine fused appliqué with improvisational hand embroidery to create two unique, personal small art quilt collages. Learn several embroidery stitches and how to incorporate them into your design for maximum texture, interest and artistry. We’ll cover tips for fused appliqué and improvisational composition. Plus demos of Deborah’s favorite stitches, time for one-on-one suggestions and Q&A.

Workshop at a Glance

  • Focus: fused appliqué, composition, stitch as a design element, hand embroidery, finishing

  • Duration — 3 hours

  • Skill Level — All levels welcome

  • Project — one or two 5x7” art quilt collages ready for framing

  • Format — In person or virtual

  • Fees — $450 virtual · $550 in person

In the workshop

What the Workshop Looks Like

From finished samples to works in progress, here's a look at the creative process we explore together.

What to bring

Supply List

Required

  • five or six pieces of pre-fused fabrics approximately 6x8 inches or similar scrap sizes
    Tone on tone small scale prints work best. Look at the samples above to help choose your fabric palette. Be sure to include darks and lights. Fabrics don’t need to be measured exactly. Apply fusible web to the back of your fabrics before the workshop.

  • two 6x8 inch pieces of batting or felt any color

  • card stock window
    Using an 8.5 x 11” piece of card stock paper, mark a 5x7” rectangle and cut it out, leaving you with a window to help with design decisions.

  • iron and ironing surface

  • parchment paper

  • embroidery floss and/or perle cotton 
    3 to 5 skeins in a variety of colors to coordinate with your fabric

  • embroidery needle

  • thimble, needle threader and stitching glasses if you use them regularly

  • scissors, large and small

  • rotary cutter, ruler (6x12 is great), small rotary mat

  • sketchbook, pen and pencil

Optional

Tip: Watch this Video

Follow the instructions in this video for fusing your fabrics ahead of time.

A woman with shoulder-length gray hair, glasses, and earrings is smiling and taking a selfie while sitting on a dark blue couch. She is wearing a green, short-sleeved, buttoned blouse and dark jeans. Behind her, there are shelves filled with colorful yarn and yarn balls.

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.

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