Learning fabric collage should be enjoyable. And I can’t think of a subject that’s more fun to learn the fabric collage process than fish. They come in such a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, you just can’t go wrong! In fact, there are as many ways to interpret a fish in fabric as there are fish in the sea.
It’s a subject that can be appreciated by both beginners—looking for a low-stress project to learn the technique—or experienced collage enthusiasts—as a way to freshen up or loosen up their approach. Either way or someplace in-between, the idea is to have fun playing with our fabric.
Follow along as I create my own version of my “trophy fish” (above)—a project that “shows off” my fabric stash 😉 . In four steps—from first draft through quilting and finishing—I demonstrate the progression and share my thoughts on how I work through this fishy subject.
To get started, I have a variety of fish patterns available through my website (you receive a coupon code for a free pattern with e-workshop purchase), though I encourage you to try drawing your own species of fish. Then I show examples of what you are looking for in your own stash of fabric, how to cut out those fabrics (I’ve got some good tips), and how to begin the collage (sometimes harder than you think). Eventually, step-by-step (with homework given), I cover the collage process through quilting and finishing your own unique fish.
The eWorkshop format allows you to work at any pace you want or need to—either faster because you’ve caught the bug and don’t want to stop—or slower because the rest of life has stepped in. The best thing is that the Fantastical Fish eWorkshop will be there to watch and refer to whenever you are ready or whenever you need it—fabric collage has been known to be meditative and good therapy.
Enjoy your fishing trip—and bring back a trophy.
$99 Lifetime Access
INCLUDES:
• All four recordings from the four-week class.
• Extended 10-minute edition of piecing time lapse (see below).
• Over six hours of video instruction.
• Annotated videos with “jump points” to help find the information you need.
• Materials list.
• Links to helpful blog posts for more fabric collage information.
• Free fish pattern of your choice.
Buddy Discount: If you and one or more of your quilting buddies would like to work together, you can each receive $10 off your purchase. To receive the discount, contact Tom ([email protected]) before purchase and he will send you a coupon code.
An extended version of the time-lapse below showing even more detail is included in the eWorkshop.
Fantastical Fish Examples
While I knew fish were great subjects for introducing the technique of fabric collage, I didn’t anticipate the excitement the four-week online step-by-step format would generate. My February 2024 Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish class was met with such energy and enthusiasm, that Tom and I decided to turn the recordings into this new eWorkshop. For examples of the inspirational and truly Fantastical Fish submitted by class participants, please enjoy these links to their fabulous work.
Fantastical Fish Fabric Collage—February Results! Part 1
Fish Feast Friday: More Quilter’s Trophy Fish Quilts: Part 2
Even More Fish in the Sea: Fantastical Fabric Collage, February Results! Part 3
And More Fish in the Sea: Fantastical Fabric Collage, February Results! Part 4
To come April 27, 2024
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