Description:
Quilling with wool is a technique using strips of wool which are rolled, coiled, and then stitched or glued. Free form quilling expands this technique to include circles, ovals, rectangles, angles, waves and squiggles of wool. This workshop will take quilling with wool way beyond round quillies and explore the unlimited design possibilities of free form quilling. This kind of quilling may evolve into free form, ever changing patterns, repeating motifs or be used to create specific designs. It may also be incorporated with rug hooking and other mixed media projects. Free form quilling is a great way to use wool blankets, coats, clothing or over felted wool that is too thick for hooking. Annette will bring many finished pieces to serve as examples and inspiration and to showcase the amazing versatility of this technique.
In this workshop, Annette will guide students in designing and creating their own free form, double sided quilling mat, approximately 8”x 10”, using felted, precut ½” strips. She will bring piles of ½” precut wool strips for you to choose from to create your unique mat. Using one, two, or multiple strips at the same time, students will learn how to stitch a variety of quilling shapes and to smoothly transition when adding new strips or shapes, techniques which will be incorporated into the mats. Other topics taught will include creating, then joining quilled components together and how to add quilling to a rug hooked piece.
Free form quilling may be done using hand stitching or glueing. Both techniques have advantages and disadvantages which will be discussed so students learn which method is more appropriate for a particular application. Sometimes a project best utilizes a combination of both techniques. Though this workshop will focus on hand stitching, a glue table will be set up if participants wish to try quilling using glue. Annette will share many helpful hints, tips and suggestions and hopes this workshop will encourage participants to explore the many creative possibilities of free form quilling.