Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz
Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Experience your personal adventure with Lone Star quilt design. Learn basic construction techniques, precision piecing and design methods to create your own contemporary Lone Star quilt design with exciting options. The class incorporates a variety of quilting techniques including design, basic drafting, rotary cutting, piecing, blocking, paper foundation piecing, and set-in seams. Skill level: Intermediate & above. Yardage amounts below are suggested for a Lone Star you could potentially design in class – you will need a good collection from which to build your individual design. Feel free to bring more or less yardage, as you prefer. Bring MORE yardage if you are making a bigger quilt, such as a bed-sized design similar to the Broken Star (mockup, pg 4). There is a fabric store – Cotton Patch – on the Asilomar grounds, if you forget anything. YARDAGE OPTIONS OPTION PLAN 1: Borrow a copy of the book Lone Star Quilts & Beyond from the local library, quilt guild library, or purchase online from my website. Choose from any of the 6 designs patterned in the book, using the supply lists to select and pre-cut yardage in advance. IMPORTANT: see option 2. OPTION PLAN 2: Go to my website: www.jankrentz.com/workshops.php. Scan the offerings for Lone Star designs, and print any of the supply lists & fabric cutting charts from those designs to prepare for your quilt. Some of the yardage amounts are increased to permit more design changes in class if desired. OPTION PLAN 3: If you plan to make the original SPIRAL Lone Star – the yardage is included, to create a 48″ square quilt. You may create a larger Spiral quilt, change the corner square designs and more – but you must bring more yardage in each color to increase the size of your project. OPTION PLAN 4: I have designed an all-new Spiral Broken Star pattern for this class! You can create a 60-inch wall-hanging, or increase the size (as I have done) to queen or king-size for a bed quilt. The sky is the limit! I will place the supply list on my website for your access to print. OPTION 5: If you do not have access to the Internet, please send me a post card at Jan Krentz, PO Box 686, Poway, CA 92074-0686. I will print and mail the supply list you require. Contact me in advance with questions regarding supplies or design ideas. E-mail: jan@jankrentz.com . DESIGN ASSIGNMENT PRIOR TO CLASS: From today until you come to class in 2015, begin a study on Lone Star medallions. Clip old magazine photos, internet pictures, and so forth. Your medallion will display your favorite colors and design elements. What are your preferred colors? Do you want to use fabrics from your “stash”? Select a palette of colors, and supplement with larger scraps that also coordinate with the yardage you are bringing. Collect all of the clippings in a 3-ring notebook, adding to the pages as you find inspiration. You may also add inspiring quilting designs, applique elements, setting square and triangle ideas, borders and so forth. Decide in advance what size quilt you would prefer to make. If you are planning a bed-size quilt, please inform me by e-mail in advance. Thank you! © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 1 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Fabrics – yardage suggestions Lone Star of your own design Amount Theme / focus fabric 3-5 yards (especially if it is a large-scale print) Light fabrics 3-5 pieces, 1/2‒1 yard each Medium fabrics 6-8 pieces, 1/2‒1 yard each Dark fabrics 3-5 pieces, 1/2‒1 yard each Bright fabrics – "zingers" 2-3 pieces, 1/2‒1 yard each Specialty fabrics – optional! 1/4 yd to 1/2 yard each assorted colors & quantities, as desired Woven fusible interfacing 1‒3 yards Muslin White felt – 72" wide Flannel, or flannel-backed tablecloth 1/4 ‒1/2 yard Use / location in project Key fabric for any of the following: large setting pieces, OR border, OR background surrounding a large pieced star Pieced in the diamond rows, within the star. Also used in accent setting blocks Accent pieces, to add sparkle, contrast & excitement. woven Tissue lamé (not tricot knit), quilter’s lamé, silk, lt. wt. brocades, etc. (example: SPIRAL Lone Star requires 8 different colors for seam inserts) To support specialty fabrics when piecing into block designs. Do not fuse before class! Blocking cloth Pin-up surface for design wall; take home project in progress on felt/flannel. 2‒3 yards Summer Salsa Lone Star – 48″ x 48″ – http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=10 Fabric colors are suggested, (as seen on the cover of Lone Star Quilts & Beyond); please DO change the colors to create your own custom Lone Star quilt! Fabrics Amount 1 Black – solid 2 Black with colored stripe 3 Bold, med/dark batik or print 4 lt. Lime – bright 1 – 1-1/2 yd 1/4 yard 1/2 yard 1/4 yard 5 Lime – medium 1/2–5/8 yd 6 dk Lime – med/dark 1/4 yard 7 Gold – medium 1/4 yard 8 Orange – bright (accent) 1/4 yard 9 Orange – medium 1/2 yard 10 Rusty red/orange – medium 1/2 yard 11 Rusty red/orange – dark 1/4 yard 12 Teal (blue/green) 1/2 yard 13 Blue – dark 3/4 yard 14 Purple – dark 1/2 yard © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com Use / location in project do not cut until instructed 1 – 2 1/4" strip OR 8 fussy-cut diamonds 6 – 2 1/4" strips (used in the rocket blocks) 6 – 2 1/4" strips (also used for compass corners) 1 – 2 1/4" strip (used in the rocket blocks and compass corners) 1 – 2 1/4" strip 3 – 2 1/4" strips−rocket blocks /compass corners 2 – 2 1/4" strips (also used in rocket blocks/compass corners) (used in the rocket blocks / compass corners) 4 – 2 1/4" strips (used in rocket blocks/compass corners) 6 – 2 1/4" strips 2 – 2 1/4" strips (used in the compass corners) 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 2 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Spiral Lone Star – approximately 48” square wall-hanging size Paste Fabric Swatch here Amount to purchase Cutting directions 1. light – light (yellow) 3/4 yard 2. light (yellow – orange) 3/4 yard 3. light – medium (peach) 3/4 yard 1 ̶ 11" square ̶ cut first from yardage before cutting remaining pieces. 4. medium – (peachy-red stripe) 3/4 yard 6 strips ̶ 2-1/4" x 42" (full width) 5. medium – light (red-violet) 3/4 yard 1 strip ̶ 2-1/2" wide x 42" (full width) (to be used for foundation piecing) 6. medium – dark (red-violet wild print) 3/4 yard Bring excess fabric to class to permit design changes if inspiration strikes! 7. medium – dark (violet) 3/4 yard Bring any sizeable scraps in the same values for use in foundation piecing or embellishment. 8. dark (navy w/ blue & green) 3/4 yard 9. black (corner – background) 1/4 yard do not cut 1/4 yard each (full width recommended) do not cut 10. assorted shiny accent fabrics 8 colors – lamé (optional) 11. binding & backing fabrics 12. heavy muslin, light-colored cotton Duck cloth, “bottom weight” fabric or other stiff cotton fabric purchase later 1/2 yard (or fat quarter) APPLIES TO ALL COLORS: N/A Do not cut ̶ for use as the blocking cloth FYI: The Spiral Lone Star is the only design that does NOT utilize a design mockup, as ⅛ or ¼ of the design would not display the spiral effect (as all 8 of the central diamonds and surrounding 8 secondary diamonds are different color combinations). In past workshops, students who have the time have made small scale mockups of the entire quilt – and truly, they have been worthy of framing – so beautiful! Other students with computer skills have created their “mockup” with Electric Quilt or similar auto-CAD drawing software. © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 3 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 NEW 2015 Spiral Broken Star Queen or King Bed Quilt yardage (PDF of this yardage only is on Jan’s website) Enter the address below when online to link to a printer-friendly PDF for the Spiral Broken Star supply list only. http://www.jankrentz.com/displaypage.php?ID=111 [insert line drawing of Spiral Broken Star] Equipment and Supplies ̶ Please mark everything clearly with your name! Sewing machine with various presser feet, electrical hook-up, foot feed, Machine must be clean, serviced, and accessories functioning well before class. Dressmaking – weight thread – I recommend a good quality 50-wt, 3ply thread for quilts or garments that will receive regular use and laundering due to their strength in seams. Sewing machine extension table surface such as a Sew-Steady or similar (fits around sleeve-sized sewing machine bed) Bobbins – wound with medium tone thread to blend with your project Quarter-inch presser foot for machine Sewing machine needles – sharps (Microtex, Quilting, Top Stitch, etc) Glass-headed pins – .05 shaft x 1 3/8" long Rotary cutter with NEW blade (45mm or 60mm preferred) Medium or large rotary cutting mat 6" x 24" (or wider) acrylic ruler with 45° guidelines 3" x 18" ruler if you own one 3-ring notebook (must have!) with supply lists, a few sheets of blank paper, and collected design inspiration pictures. Large square acrylic ruler (do not bring if flying / borrow teacher’s ruler) Glue stick or bottle of Roxanne’s Glue Baste-it– use at home for your design mockup (no mockup for Spiral designs) Fabric scissors 3-5 large zip-lock bags for storing small pieces, scraps, tools, etc. Double-stick tape Heavy duty (3-prong industrial) extension cord (limited number supplied for class – don’t bring if you’re flying) Transparent (clear) tape Rigid ironing surface – 12″ x 18″ or larger if you own one – a limited number of ironing boards will be in class (do not bring if flying) Multi-outlet electrical power strip (don’t bring if you’re flying) Colored pencils (will be used to mark seams on fabric and shade in design areas on pencil & eraser drawings) Small pencil sharpener – school supply variety Paper scissors Freezer paper (partial roll OK) Extra fine Sharpie marker Safety pins – for final pinning design pieces to felt – safe transport /packing without puncturing yourself! Quilter’s Design mirrors or 2 mirror tiles, taped with duct tape (creating a hinge) – classroom-use mirrors will be available for student use Lone Star Quilts & Beyond book – recommended Optional supplies or equipment DRAFTING SUPPLIES: (used for setting designs) 11 x 17 graph paper sheets (2-5) Personal coffee cup great jokes / stories / sense of humor Large compass or 1" x 12" Omnigrid ruler & compass point set (if you plan to design compass patterns, and own the tools) Desk lamp or Ott light Advil / Tylenol if desired Camera to record class projects (strongly encouraged & will be used in class as a design tool!) © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com Bandaids 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 4 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Chair cushion (strongly encouraged for all students!) Favorite chair (if driving) 2 large rubber door stops (to tilt machine towards yourself in class) Large sheet or piece of cloth (to lay over your work station when you depart; it says “I’m away” and conceals your equipment) Table leg raisers – see Jan’s website (supply list, bottom) for tips – can work together with a fellow student to raise 1 table for both to cut, and keep 1 table low to both sew. Eye glasses / sunglasses / readers Students traveling by air – please contact Empty Spools Seminars or Jan Krentz if you need assistance with some of the supply items due to luggage restrictions. Add to your notebook: Go to the following pages online: print and 3-hole punch the pages; keep the information in your notebook for reference, should you prefer a quilt of unique dimensions. LONE STAR CALCULATIONS: http://www.jankrentz.com/download/lone_star_calculations.pdf DRAWING A TRAPEZOID SHAPE: http://www.jankrentz.com/download/Draw_the_Trapezoid_unit.pdf © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 5 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Preparation before class – Design Paste-up or Mock-up Make several copy enlargements (150% or 200%) of the diamond layout of choice. The Summer Salsa design is only one of the choices. If you desire to make a Spiral Lone Star, no mockup is required. Measure the height of a single row of diamonds on your selected mockup. Stack several fabrics, single layer. Cut one strip at the measured width by 4-6" long. Turn the ruler, align the 45 degree guideline with the edge of the fabric strip, and cut diamonds the same width as the original strip. Make several stacks of mini-diamonds, and begin filling the line drawing paste-up with different patterns. The Spiral design does not require the mock-up, but you may make one if you desire. Bring all fabrics used in the paste-up to class with you. Design Options and Suggestions: Make several different design mockups with fabric in various positions; review in the mirrors. Add or eliminate rows of diamonds in your mock-up. Diamond units can be 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, etc. Split one or two diamonds, either crosswise or lengthwise. Combine a group of 4 diamonds to create a larger diamond (as seen in Safari or Feathered Lone Stars) Consider setting options – blocks surrounding the central star – pieced? Appliquéd? The following layouts are options for designing your own quilt. Copy / enlarge the design shapes below. Cut and paste fabric pieces into the designs (using glue stick). Position the hinged mirrors at the pointy tip to pre-view your design and help you determine the quilt you would like to make. For planning purposes – EACH diamond on the drawing below will equal 1 strip (2"- 2 1/4" wide). Simply count how many diamonds of each fabric you have used to get a general idea of the yardage you’ll require. The mockups, following pages, are usually for smaller quilts that are roughly 48″ square (depending upon the number of diamond rows, and the strip width, your quilt may be slightly larger or smaller). If you prefer a bed sized quilt, you will plan to do additional design work in class with Jan’s instruction to design a larger quilt. Please access Jan’s website and print the following pages for your notebook before class: http://www.jankrentz.com/download/lone_star_calculations.pdf © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 6 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Two layout options – 5 x 5 diamond units © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 7 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 Use the diamond units (next page) to substitute for the diamond units in the layouts above, or extras for design work. 4 x 4 basic diamond unit 5 x 5 basic unit 6 x 6 basic unit © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 8 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 5x5 variation – as seen in Safari Lone Star Permission granted by author to reproduce this page for personal use only. Enlarge this drawing for better visibility of the fabric prints. © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 9 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 This design is seen on the front cover of the book, Lone Star Quilts & Beyond. Optional: Summer Salsa design Mockup Preview your design by positioning a pair of hinged Quilter’s Design Mirrors at the tip where the appears, above. * Create and review several color choices. The design mockup will help you determine the fabric placement, and ultimately the yardage you will need. For a Summer Salsa cutting yardage chart, please go to Jan’s website: http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=10 © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 10 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 4 x 4 design mock-ups Optional – enlarge either of these designs, fill with snips of fabric. 4x4 Lone Star or Rolling Star variation Review with hinged design mirrors to see the overall effect. Broken Star – suitable for a bed-sized quilt © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 11 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 This is a duplicate of the Spiral design from Lone Star Quilts. You may use it for a coloring sheet with colored pencils prior to class if desired. The Spiral design does not require a mockup (seen on the previous pages) because each of the central diamonds is a different color combination. The fabric requirements can be located on Jan’s webpage: http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=13 © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 12 Website: www.JanKrentz.com Lone Star Design Workshop with Jan Krentz 2015 Empty Spools Seminar ̶ Session II – Feb. 27-March 4, 2015 LINKS TO ADDITIONAL STAR MEDALLION DESIGN SUPPLY LISTS: Love That Lone Star (A great basic star, wonderful place to start if this is your first 8-pointed star. Lots to learn, and your fabric selection will make your quilt come to life!): http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=9 Safari Lone Star (single large star in the center, with setting squares and triangles): http://www.jankrentz.com/gallery-details-ws.php?ID=8 Summer Salsa Lone Star (the original “cover girl” seen on Lone Star Quilts & Beyond): http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=10 Feathered Lone Star (a lovely variation – rich and complex. Suitable for a wall-hanging, or focal point on a bed quilt, with your own custom-designed borders): http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=11 NEW!! Spiral Broken Star quilt ̶ a central medallion suitable for a wall-hanging; add borders of your own design to create a queen or king-sized bed quilt. Jan’s example quilt shows simple Diamond Braid borders, plus large open areas to showcase beautiful quilting stitch patterns. © 2014, Jan P. Krentz Questions? E-mail Jan at: jan@jankrentz.com 2014 Lone Star Design Workshop – 13 Website: www.JanKrentz.com
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