Quick Fuse Seascapes

Quick Fuse Seascape Workshop  by Rob Appell

This class is a simple, yet dramatic approach to completing a seascape quilt top in an afternoon. We will simply stitch together a few background fabrics and appliqué the rest of our reef scene. As you understand the concept, your quilt backgrounds will become more intricate. For this class we are going to narrow our fabric choices.

 

 

Supplies Needed: I will have plenty of fabrics to choose from or feel free to build

                                    your own using the following;

Background Fabrics

¼ yard each of two different sky fabrics.

3/8 yard each of two different water fabrics (surface water)

½ yard each of two or three different under-water fabrics (Fish and coral are fine)

¼ yard each of two different bottom fabrics (Rocks, sand or corals work well)

 

Appliqué fabrics

3 yards fusible web (I prefer Heat and Bond Lite)

As many different fish and corals as possible

 *Hint: if your background reef is realistic, then choose realistic fish for appliqué.

            The following are optional

Waves

Rocks

Batiks to create our own sea life

Palm Trees

Huts

Surf Boards

Whatever you think will help create your paradise.

 

Sewing Supplies

            Sewing Machine

            Rotary cutter, ruler and mat.

            Small scissors for appliqué cutting (straight blade)

            Pen for tracing

            Iron and Personal Board