Floor Canvas Rug Class

Do you find that box store throw rugs always seem to fall short for specific interior space dimensions and also notoriously fall apart after a few washings...if they can be machine washed at all?!!  In this class you will be introduced to the concept of a quilted “floor canvas”.  That’s right....we are going to create outside the quilt fabric box and create a mini raw-edge appliqué quilt suitable for under foot! Every season needs some whimsy and these rugged and washable quilts for the floor fit the bill with utility value and grit to outlast their box-store counterparts.

Whether you’re a seasoned quilting veteran, or a sewing newbie, a floor canvas is a terrific smaller-scale project to hone your basic sewing skills when working with heavier canvas fabrics. An “illustrate with thread” technique will also be introduced to embellish and add visual dimension to the appliqué pieces. There will be plenty of canvas related tips and tricks along the way. The ease and flexibility of a floor canvas will have you creating these “mini quilts for the floor” for the kitchen, bath, hallway, entry, mud room and more. All festive options are based on classic BEHG designs and holiday themes-perfect for your home and gift giving!

Maximum finished dimension is approximately 33 x 51.Class Fee: Class fee includes a fabric kit and PDF pattern.  The kit contains all of the fabric needed to complete one floor canvas.  Other tools/supplies needed to complete project should be purchased separately from the shop.

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome. Confident beginner sewers must have a mastery of their sewing machine including threading, bobbin winding, changing needle, stitch length adjustment and changing out presser feet. All project/appliqué pieces must be precut/prepared in advance of class.

Pre-Class Prep:
1.Download/Print pattern(PDF file provided with the fabric kit) or emailed after kit purchase
2.Read thru and become familiar with the pattern
3.Precut/prep all background pieces-binding, front and backing


Supplies/Tools:
•80/20 Batting–Crib Size Package
•3yd Paper Back Iron-On Adhesive, i.e. Heat N Bond Lite, Steam A Seam Lite, etc.
•90/14 or 100/16sewing machine jeans needle
•1 SpoolBLACKWonderfil30-wt HomeDec™-Multi-Filament Polyester Thread
•1 Bobbin-40wtBLACKall-purpose polyester thread will be used with HomeDec™ thread
•1 Spool 40wtOFF WHITE all-purpose polyester thread for quilting and binding; pre-wind2-3bobbins
•Spray Baste-spray will be applied at an outdoor basting station as weather permits
•Sewing Machine-if you have a walking foot for your machine, bring it!
•Helpful Miscellaneous Tools-Seam Picker/Ripper, Fabric Marking Pen(not heat sensitive), Sturdy Pins, Wonder Clips®(or equivalent)and Sharp Fabric Scissors