{"product_id":"thread-painting-class","title":"Thread Painting Class By Leni Levensen Wiener October 3rd 10-4","description":"\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease  read all these instructions and check your calendar before signing up. This class is nonrefundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThread Painting is a way of “coloring in” areas on fabric using free motions stitching.  This can be done on existing fabric, on something printed onto fabric from your computer, or onto a foundation of fabric that you have created and want to use the thread as detail work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will include information on needles, threads, metallic threads; it will cover the use of free motion to do outlines, details, lettering or filling in areas of color.  We will practice on a kit Leni will provide for an additional fee of $15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeni’s book on thread painting will also be available for purchase if you are interested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome familiarity with free motion stitching is helpful but not entirely necessary.  Unlike free motion quilt motifs, the stitches in thread painting do not have to be perfectly even in size, this technique is more like using a felt tip marker with a fine tip.  You must have a machine that will allow you to drop the feed dogs as well as a darning foot for the purposes of this class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions should be addressed to Leni at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:Leni@leniwiener.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLeni@leniwiener.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic information and supply list for the Thread Painting Class       Leni Levenson Wiener \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.leniwiener.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewww.leniwiener.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:LeniW@optonline.net\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLeniW@optonline.net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e        or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:Leni@leniwiener.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLeni@leniwiener.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thread painting class is a skill building class rather than a project class.  I will have a kit for each student ($\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 payable at start of class) that will include printouts and printed fabrics to use for practice.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will also have threads to students to use during the class.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks will be available for sale during the class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following supplies are required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSupply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLIst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSewing machine in good working condition with #80 (or #70) universal or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003emicrotex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e needles; darning foot and bobbins in white and black (or dark gray).  If you do not know how to drop the feed dogs on your machine, please refer to your manual or go online for the information prior to the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA variety of threads (I will have some with me for you to play with), clear and smoke monofilament \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles—80\/12, topstitch, metallic (if you want to try metallic threads).   Please start the class with a new needle in the machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracing paper or golden threads paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain solid colored fabric—preferably white or light color—about half a yard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusible interfacing—about half a yard (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour choice of batting: low loft, traditional or warm and natural—about half a yard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic sewing supplies:  scissors, pins, pens, pencils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christie's Quilting Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55120664559908,"sku":"THREADPAINTING","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6866\/files\/A1lsnHFuAzL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1781802894","url":"https:\/\/christiesquilting.com\/products\/thread-painting-class","provider":"Christie's Quilting Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}