Introduction To Interleave

Join us at the FACES and learn how to create a "standard" Interleave wall hanging. During class, most students will create an eye-catching wall-hanging, finished size 16″ x 16″. Upon completion, we will discuss several “finishing” options and techniques. Since there are so many interleave variations, I’ll bring a variety of samples and we’ll spend time discussing how to design and construct these alternatives. Instructor: Suzanne Worrall Supply List: Following is a supply list for a 16″ x 16″ wall hanging. • Sewing machine in good working order, fresh needle and all the stuff you normally use. We’ll be sewing through several thicknesses: some folks prefer a walking foot, although I do not. However, machines vary. • Interleave Front: 4 Fat Quarters, different colors. If you look at the sample, you’ll see it’s almost an “eye test”! Generally contrasting solid colors ( or those that “read” solid) work well. However, lots of combinations are surprising! Don’t overthink your first project. • Backing: Fat Quarter: cut 20″ x 20″. • 1/2 yard fusible Quilters Grid, cut 20″ x 20″. This is usually marked with 1″ squares but the 2″ type also works fine. If you don’t bring it, I’ve got a supply of the 1″ grid Pellon fusible which I’ll bring to class and sell at $5.00/yard. • Cotton (80/20) Batting, cut 20″ x 20″ Misc. Supplies: • Marker/Sharpie Pencil. 24″ ruler, rotary cutter with a sharp blade. Mat at your sewing machine. Large mats will be available but smaller ones will save a lot of getting up and down. • Wooden seam presser for finger/hand pressing at your seat. A couple of irons and boards will be provided.