Creating Art Quilt Cards
Creating Art Quilt Cards - Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Instructor Contact: (231)329-0201 or quiltingfabricsintime@gmail.com
Class Description: Dr. Susan Kruszynski will share with you a project found in both of her books on art quilting--the art of collage landscaping on the fronts of blank cards. Kit includes fabrics, cards, and envelopes to make a variety of five cards and a copy of Starter Guide to Creating Art Quilts. The cards are quite easy and so much fun to create. A note of caution: this practice is addictive and may result in strong urges to purchase lots of seductive fabrics.
Project size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
When: Wednesday, June 11 - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Skill level: Beginner
Pattern/Kit Fee: $25- Kit includes fabrics, cards, and envelopes to make a variety of five cards; and a copy of Starter Guide to Creating Art Quilts.
Supplies/Fabric Requirements:
NO SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED
• Small, sharp scissors – for fussy cutting
• Tweezers
• Rotary cutter (28mm is best) and mat
• Small iron and ironing board (Optional)
Further instructions regarding class preparation will be emailed by your instructor after registration.
Instructor bio:
Dr. Susan Kruszynski – award-winning art quilt designer, gallery artist, educator, and author. Though a long-time quilter, she began landscape fabric design with collage art quilts in 2014. A native of Michigan, her works are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs, teaching art quilting in classes in and around the state of Michigan, marketing fiber art at shows, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and as a part-time literacy specialist at Muskegon Community College. Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to provide fun and easy learning experiences in classes and on-line instruction. Her art quilts range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”.
Website: quiltingfabricsintime.com
Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/artquiltsbysusan
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