Pieces Be With You by Susan K Cleveland 54336 237 Ave, West Concord MN 55985 e-mail: PiecesBeWithYou@att.net www.PiecesBeWithYou.com			return to "Classes" page return to "Home" page
Shadow Box Supply List (FULL-DAY CLASS) Showcase a fabulous feature fabric in this variation of attic windows! Susan’s mitering technique and built-in sashing will make the block much easier than traditional piecing, will produce beautiful results, and will take any fear out of mitered corners. This technique may then be applied to any project involving mitered corners or borders. Quilting and finishing will be discussed. 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 33” X 39” (18 blocks): 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 or Marvelous Miters book (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 Small scissors for clipping threads Small bag for scraps/threads Pins (I strongly recommend 0.5mm pins.) Seam ripper Pencil for note taking Freezer paper Post-it Notes at least 3" wide Irons and ironing boards will be needed, though not every student needs his/her own.
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