Embellished cork journal cover

We will learn freezer paper stenciling, and use stamping, painting and markers to create a unique journal cover you can use for years. Learn how fun and versatile cork fabric is while making this fun and useful project. Perfect for journaling, pet records (my dog Stitch’s book is shown) daily to-do lists and much, much more! Journal is included. Simple final sewing can be done outside of class.

Supply list: Paper scissors, x-acto knife, fine tip black sharpie, small rotary cutting mat, wear apron or old clothes optional: fabric for inside pockets (no sewing in class) personal rubber stamps, permanent pens.

Don't have a photo of your own to create a photo realistic quilt? I’ll share my absolute best secrets for creating art quilts—how to find and combine images, how to resize them so they all work together, plus "cheater" ways to redraw and refine your design to create your own original pattern.

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Do you want to make traveling with your full-size mat easier? Have you ever wished for a LARGE sturdy bag for vacationing or taking quilts to show and tell? Make taking your tools super easy with this tote bag designed to carry your 18” x 24” rotary cutting mat and your 6 1/2” x 24 1/2” rotary ruler with plenty of room for extra class supplies. Starting with quilted fabric this bag goes together so quickly you should be able to finish it in class, then throw it over your shoulder and use it to carry your supplies back home!

Supply List: 2 yards QUILTED fabric (min 42” wide, purchase quilted fabric or quilt your own), 2/3 yard complimentary fabric for binding, 8” of ¾” or 1” wide Velcro, Straight pins, Fabric Scissors large (to cut quilted fabric), Fabric marking pencil (to mark quilted fabric),Thread spool and bobbin to match each side of quilted fabric and binding fabric, Size 90/14 or 100/16 sewing machine needles, Rotary Cutter & Rotary Ruler (6 ½” x 24 ½” works well), 18”x 24” rotary mat

This tote bag is designed to carry a standard Olfa 18” x 24” rotary cutting mat and 6 ½” x 24 ½” rotary ruler with room for extra class supplies