| Fabric Beads Extravaganza | $130 |
| Alma Stoller | |
| Student Level: all levels | |
| Type of workshop: Process and Project |
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In this class, you will learn how to make several of my colorful and densely embellished fabric beads. You will learn how to make Eye Candy Bead, Puff Beads, Yo-Yo beads, Flat Beads and the ever popular Odd
Ball Beads. You will assemble, sew and ornament your beads in your own color combination. These beads are incredibly strong and sturdy and can easily become charms, pendants and embellishments. You will learn how to add seed beads of picots, ruffles and fringe on to your fabric beads. These beads are a great way to add texture and visual interest to your fabric or mixed media art work. You can use these beads in
your jewelry art, art dolls, as charms, at the base of a sculpture/house or as a fringe along the base of a collage or an art quilt. The embellishment possibilities are endless.
I will bring a colorful assortment of samples which will further illustrate the abundant possibilities of these beads. This is a great class for the complete beginner or advanced needle artist alike.
Supplies Provided by Instructor include: a collection of colorful threads and fabrics we can all share. I will also provide you with a handout with step-by-step instructions of the process and projects.
Supply List:
6 fat quarters of 100% cotton fabrics....your favorite color combination
fabric scraps
1/2 yard colored sheer (organza-like) polyester fabric...
1/2 yard of taffeta, rayon, or other shimmery fancy fabrics
1/2 yard of muslin
1/2 yard batting or felt
a gallon size Zip-lock bag of Poly fill / stuffing
hand sewing needles
a knitting needle size 11 or 13
a small bobbin of Black beading thread size D
an assortment of different size and color seed beads
embroidery floss...black and other colors
embroidery needles
a thimble....very important
sewing kit ( scissors, extra sewing machine needles, pins and pin cushion, sewing machine thread in black)
Sewing machine.....NOTE: It is best if you bring your sewing machine, but if you can't bring it, sign up for the class, e-mail me and we will find a way to work it out.
Questions? Email Alma at fabricartgirl@gmail.com
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