Recently retired from nursing, Anita Nwaobilo is a native of Huntingdon and was introduced to sashiko as a member of the Huntingdon Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild of America when the group took a correspondence course.
Anita loved the technique and took another course given by Pepper Cory at the PA National Quilt Extravaganza in 2012. She completed a quilt and received a ribbon for it at the local quilt show.
Anita is the mother of five grown children, and enjoys stitching, singing, and relaxing with her family.
Impromptu Appliqué
Appliqué
Saturday, 9 am to noon, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Anita Nwaobilo
Level: All Levels
Course Description:
Use fabric as a canvas and as the “paint” to complete a picture that you envision. Take the canvas and appliqué your fabric pieces to create something beautiful and unique.
Techniques of needle turn appliqué and raw edge appliqué.
Course Cost:
$65 class fee + $10 materials fee
(Save $5 by registering by August 11, 2018)
To register, please go to the Registration Page.
Cotton batting, 24"x16"
Fabric for background,
Backing
Other prints to choose
Available for use:
Thread of different colors
Creative ideas
Sewing machine (it's advisable to bring manual for the machine if unfamiliar with all stitches of the machine)
Needles, machine and hand
Thread of neutral color, e.g. gray, silver, beige
Pins
Scissors
Ruler
Fabric you may like to use (large print)
