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Introduction to Cyanotype & Sashiko Workshop August 6-7 2021



Introduction to Cyanotype & Sashiko Workshop
This workshop is guaranteed fun and easy! Discover how to combine sashiko, sun prints to make your own one-of-a-kind innovative quilt.

Sun printing is produced on a special cyanotype cotton fabric that gives white and blue images on a deeper indigo background. The process is very simple: images such as leaves or grasses, paper silhouettes or designs drawn on transparencies are placed over dry cyanotype fabric, exposed to the sun or a UV lamp for 5-10 minutes, then rinsed and dried. The fabric is then ready to use as a quilt block.

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embellishment using a running stitch of heavy white cotton on indigo fabric and combines beautifully with cyanotype. We will cover sashiko techniques, how to easily transfer designs onto dark fabric, the best fabric and thread options
for Sashiko, techniques for perfect stitch length, curves and corners. Explore how to translate photos and drawings into effective sashiko designs and how to combine them with your cyanotype blocks.

Making Waves
Cyanotype & Sashiko Sampler Quilt


 

Skill Details:
all levels
Materials Included:
1/2 yd cyanotype fabric, packet of Sylvia's favorite sashiko designs, 1 skein of sashiko thread, sashiko needle, fat quarter of indigo cotton
Requirements:
Bring: thimble if you use one Sharp pointed scissors, cloth and paper Optional: pressed or fresh leaves or flowers to print ( finely cut or serrated botanicals work best, such as ferns or lace leaf maples ) Lace or paper cut-outs
Instructor Name:
Sylvia Pippen
Instructor Bio:
Sylvia Pippen

Introduction to Cyanotype & Sashiko Workshop August 6-7 2021

Cost:
$ 200.00
Includes supplies (35.00 value)