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Miniature Landscapes

Susan Brittingham, Instructor

OUTLINE

This class introduces some of the major principles of designing realistic landscapes using atmospheric perspective.  Emphasis will be on the effective use of color to create the illusion of depth.  In this class you can expect to complete at least one small landscape using fusible appliqué by machine, but don't be surprised if you make more than one!  You can see some student samples in the main Gallery.

Designs for several mountain landscapes will be provided, so you do not need to know how to draw to take this class. Your finished project will be suitable for framing and will fit a 8" x 10" or 9" x 12" frame, or you may wish to add borders and bind your small quilt.

To complete your project you will need a sewing machine since the many layers of these small fused pictures would be very difficult to stitch by hand. It is quite helpful if your machine has an adjustable zigzag stitch and the ability to lower or cover the feed dogs.

You will learn

• how to how to select fabrics for effective use in landscapes
• to observe atmospheric perspective in the world around you AND
• how to use your observations to create realistic landscapes
• how to construct fusible machine appliqué
• how to fuse accurately
• a variety of ways to finish the edges of your appliqué pieces by machine
• how to quilt your landscape
• some added stitched embellishments for your landscape
• some finishing tips to complete your landscape

SUPPLIES

• A piece of sky fabric approximately 10" x 13"
• Optional: a piece of muslin, 10" x 13" PLUS, if you are new to free-motion sewing, another piece of muslin, about 12" x 12" when doubled, for practice stitching
• A large variety of fabrics which are suggestive of a natural landscape; sky, water, hills and fields, sunsets. Try to include a good range of values (light to dark) in your selection. Your fabric pieces need not be larger than 10" and may include smaller scraps. It will be helpful for you to read the lesson on fabric selection before purchasing any new fabrics for landscapes.
• Optional: Tulle or other sheer fabrics for shading and special effects
• A piece of thin cotton or mostly cotton batting
• Batting recommendations include: "Warm & Natural" and Fairfield's "Cotton Classic", Hobb's Heirloom Cotton or other thin cotton battings.  Although it is polyester, Hobb's "Thermore" would also be suitable because it is a thin, stable batting.
• Paper scissors and fabric scissors
• Pencil and /or felt tip pen
• A few sheets of tracing paper, approximately 9" x 12"
• WonderUnder, Heat 'n' Bond light or other fusible web product
• An iron and ironing surface
• Decorative threads for machine stitching
• Pins and basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine in good working order with darning or quilting foot. Zigzag stitching is required.
• Optional: a mat for 9" x 12" or 11" x 14" frame

If you have a question about items on this list, check the Class Supply Glossary in the Library for generic descriptions of products that may be sold under various names in different countries.  The Library also contains a link to online Class Supply Sources.

If you have trouble finding your supplies locally, many of our items are available online at Big Horn Quilts.  The notions are on a special page for your convenience.