More on Class

After the first day of class, I was really excited to start construction on my design. Since Gabrielle hadn't talked about applique yet, and because I figured the first block would just be a test, I decided to fuse it. Gabrielle said it was ok to fuse as long as she didn't see us do it... :-)

Well, I got half the leaf done before I set off the smoke detector. I think it was the pressing sheet I was using... Anyway, I didn't bring my thread back to the room, so that was it for that piece.

The next day, Gabrielle encouraged me to finish up the block, but I hadn't brought the pressing sheet, and with MistyFuse, that's a necessity. I started another block with hand applique and managed to get the half done and sewed to the stem and the pieces of the other side sewed together.

I'm not sure which I like better. I'll probably do a complete set in each technique and try setting them two different ways.

Another couple things I really loved about the class- we did a group critique on everyone's designs the first afternoon. There were some really great ideas coming forth. Gabrielle pointed out that it is important for a critique group to all be about the same level so that an 'expert' doesn't end up providing all the feedback. It was also wonderful to see the designs the next day from the people that ended up tweaking them. One in particular had some straight lines changed into curves and to me, the new design was so much more cohesive.

I was also really impressed with how Gabrielle signed my book- rather than a generic note, she wrote a personal note to me. Very classy and I start floating when I think about it.