CLASS TIME & LOCATION
2 SESSION CLASS: Saturday 2/21/26 AND 2/28/26
11:00am to 3:00pm
Coastside Quilt Studio, 1305 Palmetto Avenue, Unit E, Pacifica
18+ only please.
This two-part class will teach you to create beautiful mandala designs using a layeringtechnique taught to me by Australian Quilter Rachelle Denneny. While Rachelle finishes herpieces with a machine, I will teach you my own design and method, using hand sewing for adifferent effect.
The first class will break down the process and guide you through breaking down the design forapplique to auditioning and preparing the individual applique pieces for layering. You will need the time between classes to prepare all your pieces. Then we reconvene and I show you how to put it all together and sew it into a solid unit before you applique it on to your backing fabric.
$20 Kit includes: (payable directly to instructor, cash or Venmo)
- PatternHandout
- Needle threaders
- Extra of everything just in case
Supplies and Tools for CLASS #1:
- 1/4 yard Apliquik semi-soluble, fusible stabilizer
- Pencil or micron pen for tracing pattern
- Sharp scissors, serrated scissors if you have them
- Smaller snips
- Glue stick pen and refills
- Travel Iron if you have one, and a mat or felt pad. This is very helpful to have for class #2
- Pins and or Wonder clips to keep track of small pieces
- Cutting mat to work on (we won’t be using rotary cutters; I like the mats to define your space.
- Practice fabrics, both print stripe plaid and solids. Think fussy cutting.
Supplies and Tools for CLASS #2:
- Everything from before, plus:
- Roxanne Glue-Baste it with applicator tip
- 50 or 80 weight thread for appliqué in matching colors to fabrics
- Straw needles
- 15x15 background piece of fabric
- Appliqué pins
- Thimble if you use one
- If you have a sewing kit with your favorite supplies, bring it.
Judy Epstein-Williams, a SF resident has been quilting for over 35 years.
Her innovative style has been displayed and awarded in both local and national quilt shows, as well as appearing in quilting and design publications.
Her work was displayed in a solo show at the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design in 2022. In recent years she has become devoted to the art of handwork.
She is active in the San Francisco Quilters’ Guild, East Bay Heritage Quilters and the Dorcas Hand Quilters.
2/21/26 - Mandalas: Layerd Applique w/Judith E.
Classes cancelled 7 days in advance will receive a full refund. Classes cancelled the week of class will receive 1/2 of the amount back. No refunds will be given for cancellations with 24 hours of the class start time. You may gift your spot to a friend, in which case no refund will be given. Please contact me immediately with the new guests' information.
