Totem of Life (Supplies)

Instructor: Jane Sassaman

The supply list has been provided by the instructor.  If you have any questions, please contact the instructor at janesassaman.com/contact.php

Supply List

Large photos and prints of the subjects in your theme. Since these designs are organized symmetrically, I recommend looking for vintage scientific prints that often display the objects as flat and symmetrical. Pinterest and Google Images are a great resource. You can often drag a picture to your desktop or email the images to yourself for printing at home. There are also sites Which offer libraries of free images. If possible, please print the subject so it fills an entire 8.5” X 11” page or bigger. Bigger is better.

https://archive.org/
https://www.loc.gov/free-to-use/
https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/browse-category.php?c=people&s=8
https://www.scrappapercircus.com/post/public-domain-imagery-you-ll-love

  • Drawing materials: Lg. drawing paper tablet, pencils, lg. tablet or roll of tracing paper like Golden Threads, eraser
  • Construction paper – inexpensive pack of many colors
  • Sewing basics: scissors, pins, etc.
  • Sewing machine in good working order and at least a few decorative stitches like satin stitch
  • Open-toed embroidery foot – optional, but very useful)
  • Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It with needle applicators
  • Masking tape, craft knife with #11 blade (optional), paper scissor
  • Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 4-6 yds. (Shir Tailor 950F by Pellon is best)
  • Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive, 1 yard
  • Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
  • Fabrics: a good range of fabrics in solid, batik and simple prints to match your subject matter
  • Threads: basic 50wt to 30wt to match fabrics.
  • Digital camera-optional, but very useful
  • Flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall (optional)

THE GUILD SHOULD SUPPLY:

  • Large projection screen
  • Sturdy table for projector and laptop
  • 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts 2 tables for teachers use
  • 3-5 irons and ironing stations, big board ironing surface is best
  • Electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors, lighting (if necessary)
  • Plenty of workspace for each student