In Person or Virtual WorkshopGraphic Landscape Fabric Collage
Create a 16x16 original landscape inspired art quilt collage using graphic shapes, fused fabric, and hand embroidery. Suitable for all levels.
About this workshopDesign an original landscape
using graphic shapes
Learn composition tips and new ways to think about principles of design. Create detail and add texture with hand embroidery and machine stitching.
We'll look at lots of examples of how other artists have created unique landscapes, so you'll leave with a rich visual library to draw on in your own studio practice.
Workshop at a Glance
Focus — fused appliqué, composition, stitch as a design element, hand embroidery, finishing
Duration — 1 or 2 days
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 — Digital projector & screen ideal
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
four pieces of fabric approximately 18x11” (fat eighths are fine)
Tone-on-tone and small scale prints works best. The four fabrics should work well together and vary in value. Apply fusible web to the back of your fabrics before the workshop.three to five additional fabrics approximately 8x8” or similar scraps.
Pick fabrics that coordinate with the other four fabrics, consider a pop of color contrast, fabrics with flowers or animals that could be fussy cut to include in the landscape. A stripe can be a great option. 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 fused your fabrics before the workshop)
I only use and recommend Wonder Under and Misty Fuse. (Wonder Under is paper backed and easier to manage for new fusers.)
iron and ironing surface
parchment paper, about 1 yard
batting
Approximately 18 x 18” (Optional: Bring two 18x18” pieces if you’d like to design two complementary landscapes.)your favorite pen for marking fabric and/or chalk pencil
3 to 4 skeins of embroidery floss and/or perle cotton
Choose both darks and lights that coordinate with your fabrics.embroidery needle, thimble, stitching glasses and needle threader if you normally use them
scissors, large and small
rotary cutter, mat and ruler
sketch book and pen or pencil
Optional
sewing machine
fabric and fusible for backing, 18x18” (or you can add this at home later)
Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitching by Deborah Boschert
Additional fabric and embroidery floss
Feel free to bring additional fabric if you want to have more choices to work with — especially if you have a stashed a pre-fused fabric. This is a great workshop to use those pre-fused scrapes. Additional hand embroidery threads may also be nice to have. (It’s a balance between bringing enough to feel creative but not so much that you’re paralyzed by too many options. Whatever you bring, we’ll have a great time exploring possibilities.)
Tip: Watch this Video
Ideally, all your fabrics have fusible webbing applied to the back before the workshop. 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.