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Shadow Box Supply List This version of the traditional attic windows gives the illusion of depth and features one wonderful fabric with only four supporting fabrics. Those big prints or favorite novelty fabrics will shine in this piece. Mitered seams can be daunting, but not with Susan’s tricks... you’ll master them with this quilt. Three sizes are included in the instructions. Fabric suggestions: To make the sashing really "pop", choose a very light or dark fabric with relation to the other fabrics. To get a strong 3-D effect, make sure the shadows don't match the main fabric too closely or the shadows will "fall into" the main fabric and won't be very noticeable. Good choices for main fabrics are big prints, interesting motifs, and/or wonderful batiks. Fabrics: (based on width of 40” - 44”) A long quarter yard of fabric measures 9” by 40”-44”. A fat quarter measures 18” by 20”-22”. Please note that more MAIN fabric will be needed if fabric is directional or you wish to cut out certain motifs! SMALL 27” X 22” (8 blocks): 1/4 main fabric (long or fat) 1/4 yd sashing (long or fat) 1/4 yd dark shadow (long or fat) 1/4 yd light shadow (long or fat) 1/2 yd border fabric (enough for binding also) You may wish to choose this fabric after seeing the blocks assembled
MEDIUM 33” X 39” (18 blocks) shown on pattern front: 1/2 yd main fabric 1/2 yd sashing (between blocks) 1/3 yd or FAT Ό dark shadow (on right of each block) 1/3 yd or FAT Ό light shadow (on bottom of each block) 1 1/4 yds border fabric (enough for binding also) You may wish to choose this fabric after seeing the blocks assembled
LARGE 53” X 74” (50 blocks): 1 3/8 yds main fabric 1 yd sashing (between blocks) 3/4 yd dark shadow (on right of each block) 3/4 yd light shadow (on bottom of each block) 2 1/4 yds border fabric (enough for binding also) You may wish to choose this fabric after seeing the blocks assembled
Shadow Box pattern by Pieces Be With You (may be purchased in class) Thread in a shade of the shadows IF BRINGING OWN MACHINE: Sewing machine, slotted throat plate (not single hole), fresh needles, bobbin, bed extension is very desireable, open toe foot (optional but VERY desireable) Some shows provide machines. Check with class organizer to determine if one will be available or if your own is needed. Rotary cutter with a fresh blade (any size) Cutting mat (at least 17 x 23) (OLFA is best) Acrylic ruler 6" x 24" and others if you have them (look for rulers with thin lines which are broken frequently) 6” x 1” OR 6” X 6” ruler Small scissors for clipping threads Small bag for scraps/threads Pins (I strongly recommend 0.5mm pins.) Seam ripper Pencil for note taking Tape measure Sticky notes of any size (6 sheets used as a sewing machine guide) Thin pencil or marker that will show on main fabric Irons and ironing boards will be needed, though not every student needs his/her own.
You may cut fabrics before class if pattern was purchased prior to class.
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