Kawandi
Kawandi – Four Days Workshop
Kawandi – A utilitarian quilt made with found and collected scraps by the African Diaspora of India.
Document the memories and special events of life with stitches. From start to finish this is a complete hand stitching project. The focus of this workshop will be on being spontaneous while selecting scraps and learning to personalize simple patchwork by using colors and fabric of your life. Sujata will share how to find rhythm of your own between your mind and body and practice mindful stitching.
In these five days long retreat, you will learn the element of design in Kawandi and the background of people who originally inspired this art form. Sujata will also share her personal experiences growing up in India and life after moving to the United States as a colorist and a designer.
Technique: Hand stitching
Skill Level: Beginning quilter
Supplies
Neutral color thread for basting
Fabric scissors
Thimble
Needle grabber (optional)
Embroidery needles Bohin #7 OR of your choice
Wonderfil Specialty Thread - Spaghetti - Weight 12 Color: White or Ecru
One 30” x 30" piece of lightweight fabric for backing
29” X 29” square, thin batting - Quilter's Dream (request) Or loosely woven fabric
Assorted scraps,measuring to the size of your hand and strips measuring 2” to 4” wide. More random the scraps are, the better the outcome will be.
Fabric Suggestion
To make the process interesting and engaging, please include random scraps of many different sizes, colors, and textures in your scraps bag. Lightweight fabrics will make it easier to stitch through multiple layers of fabrics. Add some shot cottons, plaid, prints and stripes to the mix. Make sure to add a scrap from a personal clothing item. Do not use batiks or heavy weight fabrics for this project.
Sujata Shah
Author of Cultural Fusion Quilts
Email: sujatashah450@gmail.com
Blog: http://therootconnection.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootconnection/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRootConnectiona minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point. If you sell something, use this space to describe it in detail and tell us why we should make a purchase. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.
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Kawandi – Four Days Workshop
Kawandi – A utilitarian quilt made with found and collected scraps by the African Diaspora of India.
Document the memories and special events of life with stitches. From start to finish this is a complete hand stitching project. The focus of this workshop will be on being spontaneous while selecting scraps and learning to personalize simple patchwork by using colors and fabric of your life. Sujata will share how to find rhythm of your own between your mind and body and practice mindful stitching.
In these five days long retreat, you will learn the element of design in Kawandi and the background of people who originally inspired this art form. Sujata will also share her personal experiences growing up in India and life after moving to the United States as a colorist and a designer.
Technique: Hand stitching
Skill Level: Beginning quilter
Supplies
Neutral color thread for basting
Fabric scissors
Thimble
Needle grabber (optional)
Embroidery needles Bohin #7 OR of your choice
Wonderfil Specialty Thread - Spaghetti - Weight 12 Color: White or Ecru
One 30” x 30" piece of lightweight fabric for backing
29” X 29” square, thin batting - Quilter's Dream (request) Or loosely woven fabric
Assorted scraps,measuring to the size of your hand and strips measuring 2” to 4” wide. More random the scraps are, the better the outcome will be.
Fabric Suggestion
To make the process interesting and engaging, please include random scraps of many different sizes, colors, and textures in your scraps bag. Lightweight fabrics will make it easier to stitch through multiple layers of fabrics. Add some shot cottons, plaid, prints and stripes to the mix. Make sure to add a scrap from a personal clothing item. Do not use batiks or heavy weight fabrics for this project.
Sujata Shah
Author of Cultural Fusion Quilts
Email: sujatashah450@gmail.com
Blog: http://therootconnection.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootconnection/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRootConnectiona minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point. If you sell something, use this space to describe it in detail and tell us why we should make a purchase. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.