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9 HD Video Lessons
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Carol Ann Waugh
Award-winning fiber artist and author Carol Ann Waugh loves to stitch. Her unique approach to quilting is one of many reasons she was a featured artist on The Quilt Show in 2012. View profile »
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Stitch & Slash
with Carol Ann Waugh
Popular instructor Carol Ann Waugh returns to Craftsy for more fiber fun. Get your seam ripper ready to destroy in the name of creation.
A note from Carol Ann Waugh, instructor of Stitch & Slash
I am so happy to be teaching another Craftsy class. In these lessons, I will introduce you to the most exhilarating and vibrant form of surface design that I've encountered: raw edge cutwork. By using these methods, you can reveal amazing patterns, colors, shapes, and dynamics. It's fast and fun, bold and beautiful. You need no prior experience whatsoever. You can even raid your stash and grab any fabric you have on hand! Anything will work. And if it frays, well, so much the better. Sewn or quilted, from home decor to accessories, raw edge cutwork brings out the best and brightest in your fabric creations. Once you're brave enough to start slashing, you won't be able to stop!
What You Will Learn in Stitch & Slash
- How to layer, stitch, then rip for stunning results
- How to make your own textured, multi-colored fabrics that you can use in other projects
- How to add couching, machine embroidery and free-motion stitching to further embellish and enhance
- How to use raw edge cutwork for pillows, handbags, quilts, wall hangings and more
- How to choose the right fabrics, colors and values
What You'll Need:
- Couching materials (e.g. yarns, cords, embroidery floss)
- Various templates, rulers, compasses
- Colorful threads
- 4 Fat Quarters of fabric
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 11:23 |
| 2 | Selecting Fabrics | 13:14 |
| 3 | Layering | 10:20 |
| 4 | Designing & Stitching | 21:07 |
| 5 | Slashing | 19:27 |
| 6 | Adding Texture | 19:46 |
| 7 | Sandwiching | 10:27 |
| 8 | Making a Pillow | 13:46 |
| 9 | Leftovers | 12:33 |
Skills you should have:
- Sew a straight stitch
- Basic machine quilting skills
- Imagination for designing new projects!
- Basic free-motion quilting skills
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Excellent!
I really enjoyed Carol Ann's class and I learned a lot. Carol has great delivery and a wicked sense of humor. Great job and a lot of fun.
Top Notch
I really enjoyed this class. Great teaching style. I appreciate being shown what to do with "screw ups."
Delightful!
I debated taking this class, and I'm so very glad I did. Carol is an excellent instructor. She's able to teach without seeming to be teaching, but rather more like talking with a good friend. Personable, very clear explanations, very organized, chock full of tidbits in addition to the basic steps of how to do the technique. I cannot wait to make some purses with the fabric I make with this process, and wear them around town to show them off. I also now plan to make purses for friends and ...
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Awesome techniques !
With appreciation for your kindness, talent, techniques - with
wonderful results !
My mind is on over-load with ideas - Thank you - Thank you!
Love it
So good it inspired me to search for ALL of her classes. What a grade A teacher! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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