I told you about Craftsy earlier this month and about the Machine Quilting course I'm taking. Now I've signed up for ANOTHER course: Stupendous Stitching!
I got really excited watching the previews for this class, which basically teaches you how to produce a piece of art using fabric and thread. By combining different materials, decorative machine stitching, hand embroidery, AND quilting, you turn an ordinary fabric background into an unusual, and individual, framed work. I've chosen this stunning blue Batik for my background!
I checked out the website of the instructor, fiber artist Carol Ann Waugh, and saw that she also has a book and some kits of materials available on her website. I love how-to books so I was torn between taking the course or buying her book - each costing about the same amount. I emailed Carol and presented my ultimatum and she recommended the course since it is such a great, interactive platform for learning. That personal recommendation, and viewing all the student examples and reviews, AND an endorsement from a fellow Horizon 7700 owner, made me choose the class.
I had to gather some new supplies to start the lessons and next week I'll review some of the items and techniques I'll be using. I am so excited to start and learn something new - and after working on those rather finicky Perfect Points blocks, I am totally ready for something free-style, random, and with a disclaimer that 'There are no mistakes'!
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