Preparing for the Batik Watercolor Quilting classes that the Pixeladies teach is not an easy task. There are many things that need to get done, and they are all very time consuming.
The first thing I did was sort the fabric squares that had been mixed up from being used in the previous class. There were over 1,500 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ fabric squares. A lot of the squares look similar so you have to be careful not to put them in the wrong pile.
The second thing I did was sort through the pieces of fabric to see which squares Deb and Kris were running low on.
The third thing I did was iron the fabric that needed to be cut.
The fourth thing I needed to do was iron the fusing onto the fabric.
The fifth thing I need to do – but I have not gotten to yet – is cut the fused fabric into 2 1/2″ squares. I know that will be easy because after having to cut the 2 1/2″ squares into 1 1/4″ squares for a special class, it can’t be worse than that. Out of everything I have had to do, this was probably what sucked* the most, because I needed to be so careful, and it took so long.
I enjoyed getting to work with the fabric, but hopefully I will never ever have to cut a 1 1/4″ square again.
* Kris and Deb said it was okay because this is more of a conversational blog for me to use the word “sucked” when normally in a business setting I would not.
27 responses to “Preparing For Batik Watercolor Quilting Class”
Kris and Deb are lucky to have you Kelsi! Isn’t it surprising how much mundane work goes into art? What a treat for the students to have so many different kinds of eye candy to choose from!
Thank you! I never realized all the preparations that needed to go in before hand! The fabric is so beautiful I love it!
Kelsi, I’m enjoying your blog entries and the photos. I also appreciate your humor and honesty. Yes, there are some unpleasant steps to art making…chocolate helps!
Thank you I am enjoying writing them! Yes always have to have a chocolate break!
When I saw the post introducing Kelsi, I thought, wow, I would love to be the Pixeladies intern. After seeing this blog, not so much! Lol
Having taken the watercolor class, I know how tedious the preparation must be. Students get to play with color; Deb & Kris get to do the hard part; Kelsi gets a taste of what it takes to provide the experience for students.
Being their intern is not easy but I am having fun and learning a lot.
Dear internkelsi, you are a good person to cut all those 1 1/4″ squares! I am sure you are greatly appreciated!!
Thank you! It was difficult I am glad I am done doing it. Next task is cutting the 2 1/2″ but compared to the 1 1/4″ those should be a piece of cake!
If your intern is a student at Sac State, be sure to let her know about the RCQC $750/semester scholarship. http://rivercityquilters.org/scholarship.html
Thank you for letting me know about that! I will look into it when I go back to school.
Great job Kelsi, form cutting those blasted 1 1/4 inch squares to writing the blog.
You are very fortunate to be able to intern with Kris and Deb, you will learn a lot this summer.
Thank you! It has only been about 2 weeks and I have already learned a lot. I am so grateful for this opportunity.
Ha Ha Kelsi..the “suck” word is perfectly acceptable amonst us more expressive ladies. Just watch out for the “F: version tho. I can imagine you having a lot of fum with the pixels. Deb took a course on line from me and was a hoot. Then I met the two of them this summer and confirmed we were all wacko. Now someone said they too would like to be their intern.. I’m different . I want YOU to be MY intern. I have boxes and boxes of embellishment you could sort by size and imagery. Oh and many pins I would like you to count. And old dresses and shirts you can cut up so they fold flat. Wow won’t THAT be fun??? Oh never mind…that’s all too cruel. Take care sweetie.
Pamela
Shhh! Don’t tell Kelsi we are whacko. We’ve been working very hard to show her our professional side. Of course, the afternoon breaks for chocolate and/or ice cream don’t give her a very realistic view of working for “the man.”
They are great to work with! I am always laughing while I’m working! Oh my gosh that work sounds worse than cutting the squares, I didn’t know that was possible. You take care too 🙂
Good for you! Nice job outlining the process for this class. Lucky for Deb and Kris to have you. Now you know what you like and what you do not. Have fun while you have this learning opportunity!
Thank you! I am enjoying it, and learning a lot.
Deb and I are enjoying your comments. Keep ’em coming!
Kelsi, your post is a great way to show people how much work goes into preparing for a workshop. You’ve got great women artists to learn from. I hope you’ll be making your own art quilts soon, and we’ll be reading your blog too.
Thank you!
Kelsi, Did you wear your star trek t-shirt because the logo matched the shape of the iron? I like to think that you did!
Haha I just noticed that! Thats pretty cool. I’ll remember to wear that shirt more often when I have to iron.
Kelsi, I enjoyed the photos and your comments. I know how much it is to work with the Pixeladies. They are lucky to have you and I know they know it.
Thank you! It is a lot but I am enjoying doing it.
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