Strip-Piece Your World! (Supplies)

Instructor: Niraja Lorenz

The supply list has been provided by the instructor. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor at nirajalorenz@gmail.com.

Supply List

  • Sewing machine – straight stitch only, extra needles
  • Rotary cutter and spare blades (larger is better)
  • Cutting mat (larger is better)
  • Rulers are optional. Cutting freehand is encouraged.
  • Basic sewing supplies: thread, scissors, straight pins, seam ripper…
  • Camera/cellphone with black/white filter is useful
  • Iron (optional, some will be provided)
  • Flannel or batting to use on your design wall

Fabric: 

  • We will work with solid-colored fabric. The denser the weave, the easier it is to make very thin lines, but all solids are welcome.
  • We will cut selvedge to selvedge (no fat quarters). Bringing ½ to 1-yard cuts is best, but include narrower pieces to add more variety.
  • Please include values from light to dark, including lights, medium lights, medium, medium darks, and darks.
  • Bring at least 5 values of one color.
  • Bring at least five hues of one value.
  • Include both bright and muted colors.
  • Include some neutrals: browns, grays, black, and white.
  • Include a variety of colors: blues, greens, yellows, reds, oranges, purples, …
  • The more colors you have, the greater your opportunities.