FUNKY FRIENDS Toy Making WORKSHOP Come sew the cutest thing you'll make all month. Each month at Artistic Quilts with Colors, we offer a choice of two Funky Friends toys to sew — the Toy of the Month, plus a second option that's usually a brand new pattern fresh into the shop. Pick the one that speaks to you and spend the day bringing it to life. What we learn: How to read the Funky Friends pattern How to cut fabric accurately and fussy cut special motifs Stitching basics for toy making and proper seam allowance Hand-sewing small parts Attaching limbs, ears, safety eyes, and other parts How to add crinkle How to stuff the toy so it keeps its shape For the homework you will need following: Appropriate for the Month Funky Factory Friend kit or supplies as needed for the pattern Appropriate for the month Funky Friends Factory Pattern CAMELOT FABRICS - CloudFill FUSIBLE Fleece - 45" - 1 yard piece Sharp fabric scissors Weights or Sew Tites. We love Kaffe Fassett Pattern Weights Air-erasable marker with a thick end Watch this video on how to do your homework: Funky Friends Class prep YouTube video Supplies to bring to the class: Sewing machine with power cord and pedal Couple pre-wound bobbins with 40 WT thread. We love Aurifil 40 WT and match the color of the thread to the color of our project 1/4" (quarter inch) foot with a guide If you sew on Bernina: Foot #57/57D for seams Foot #53 Non-Stick Straight Stitch for topstitching crinkle Quick Turn fabric tube turner HBF Polyester Fiberfill 20 oz iPad if you don’t want to watch the TV display
