Mimi Dietrich

Mimi Dietrich Weekend August 16 & 17, 2008

Saturday Afternoon Luncheon followed by Lecture - "Vintage Inspirations"

Sunday Workshop -- Class is filled; we are taking names for the waiting list.

"Welcome" Easy Applique Sampler Mimi designed this Sampler with the traditional pineapple symbol of hospitality.

Reserve your place today for either event or both. Call us at the Williamsburg Shop 757-565-0978 $25 pre-registration for each event. Space is limited so don't miss out!

"Welcome" Easy Appliqué Sampler

Materials List

• Finished size: 16 1/2" x 19 1/2"
• 5/8 yd. off-white fabric for appliqué background and borders
• Fat quarter of 'pineapple' gold print for pineapples
• Fat quarter of gold print for inner border, flower centers, and leaves (can be same as pineapple print)
• Fat quarter of blue print for berries appliqués
• 1/2 yd. green print for appliquéd pineapples, stems and binding
• Dark green embroidery floss

Other Class Supplies

• Easy Appliqué Samplers book available in class
• Thread to match or blend with appliqué fabrics
• Light-colored quilting thread
• Your favorite appliqué needles
• Embroidery needles (size 8)
• Thimble
• Paper scissors
• Small sharp scissors that cut to the point
• Straight pins (1/2" or 3/4" appliqué pins recommended)
• Sharp pencil
• Fabric marker that will show on background fabric (silver pencil recommended)
• 12" square of freezer paper
• Tape (Scotch Removable Magic Tape recommended)
• Glue Stick
• Little bag for trash
• Ott Light (optional)

Before Class

• Wash and iron all fabrics.
• From the off- white fabric, cut:
  • 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" rectangle for center appliqué background
  • 2 border strips, 3 1/2" x 13 1/2"
  • 2 border strips, 3 1/2" x 16 1/2"

After class you will also need

• 5/8 yard of print fabric for backing and sleeve
• 21 x 24 piece of lightweight batting