Holiday Floor Canvas

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…