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Join Madeline Wall for an introduction to confetti quilting. This technique has the potential to make impressionistic images or gradients of abstract color. Confetti Quilting finds a use for extremely small, bottom-of-the-barrel, fabric scraps that would otherwise be trash. The class is structured in a way that each participant can follow along and create a quilt square. This square could be a part of a quilt, become a potholder, a patch, or any other project you can imagine. Please note that the instructor will address the process of finishing the quilt square, but it will not be demonstrated live. Participants can expect to leave the class with a square of new material but should allow themselves time to top-stitch and finish the quilting process outside of the hour-long class. Supply List (If you want to follow along with the instructor): -You may want to work with a photo or painting as inspiration if you’re interested in making an image. -Any sort of textile material to be cut up into confetti-sized pieces: scrap fabric, scrap threads, scrap yarn, sewing project offcuts, even dryer lint. If you are drawing inspiration from a photo, be sure and have on-hand fabrics that are in the same color scheme as the photo. I recommend pulling fabric out of your sewing room trash! -Non-stretch fabric to be used as backing. Quilting fabric is ideal. -Iron-on fabric adhesive - this could be basting spray, fusible web, adhesive interfacing, or iron-activated adhesive powder. In a pinch, fabric glue can be used. -Iron and ironing surface -Silpat or wax paper, used to protect your iron plate from adhesive -Scissors Optional: -Tulle, ideally in black or white -Batting -Cutting mat and rotary cutter -Needle and embroidery thread or a sewing machine with free-motion quilting foot. Suggested donation for this Workshop: $10. Your donation allows us to provide a stipend to our Workshop Instructors for their time in sharing their skills with the FABSCRAP Community.