Four Fabulous Flowers Beginner Applique Class

Do you want to learn hand applique using the freezer paper starch technique?  Then this class is for you!  Learn the basics of applique:  inner curves, outer curves, sharp points, tight "V's," circles and bias stems as you create Four Fabulous Flowers.  This full day class will inspire you to create beautiful applique quilts- simple or complex.  Whether you are right- handed or left-handed, this class will be fun and stress free.

Regular Starch (NOT heavy duty) with small container (aerosol or non -aerosol)
Roxanne's Glue Baste It
Stiletto- one with a good sharp metal point that feels comfortable to you
Brush- 1/4 in. angled paint brush from Michaels/Hobby Lobby
Small craft iron- Clover wedge iron if you own one. (discontinued) or similar iron
Cheri's Cool Tool – MUST have for class
Flower head pins or similar
Scissors For fabric: I prefer serrated – Kai purple handle or Karen Kay Buckley middle size - light
blue handle or similar
Scissors For paper:  curved and straight scissors in a variety of sizes.  (I use Kai 4 inch straight
and curved, and Kai 5 1/2 curved) or similar
Applique Scissors- straight, sharp tip
Clover 1/4 bias maker (it MUST be the green one-NOT the purple one)
Wool ironing mat (size 12X18 or similar) with scrap of cotton fabric to cover it.
Rotary cutter, small cutting mat (12X14 or similar) and any long ruler (3X18 etc)
1/4 white foam core board - available from Walmart, Michaels or office supply store cut to size
of your project (approx. 14X14)
Parchment paper- roll or pre-cut sheets- you need 1 piece the size of your project
Freezer paper 8 1/2 X 11- Cut-Rite brand
Ultra-fine sharpie or micron pen- any color
Pencil
Emory board (nail file)
Silicone hot pad or silicone iron pad- keeps your irons from burning tables or falling onto floor
during class
Aleen's OK to Wash It 
Clover Wonder Clips-optional
Ott Light – if desired