Materials & Prep List - RaNae Merrill Quilt Design
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1. Select either clockwise C or counterclockwise X spirals whichever correspond to your design Cut out leaving at least 1 4 seam allowance on each side Mark get your color choices on BOTH copies of your AS chosen spiral Cut up one copy for O cutting templates Save the pe other as your master template ond y CLOCKWISE SPIRAL 1 1C COUNTERCLOCKWISE SPIRAL 1 1X FOUNDATIONS FOR SPIRAL 1 CLOCKWISE C 15 wedge Select either clockwise C or counterclockwise X next page spirals whichever correspond to your design Cut out leaving at least 1 4 seam allowance on each side Mark your color choices on BOTH copies of your chosen spiral Cut up one copy for cutting templates Save the other as your master template FOUNDATIONS FOR SPIRAL 1 COUNTERCLOCKWISE X 15 wedge your design Cut out leaving at least 1 4 seam allowance on each side Mark your color choices on BOTH copies of your chosen spiral Cut up one copy for cutting templates Save the other as your master template2. Using EO to create a mandala You cannot switch around sections of a wedge puzzle in EQ but you can print the spirals using Print Foundation Pattern EQ6 User Manual pp 270 71 From the PDF materials provided here and on the web page print the skeleton block the all clockwise spirals block and the all counterclockwise spirals block to make your wedge puzzle Rearrange and experiment with the wedge puzzle When you have settled on a design photograph or scan the block and import it into EQ so that you can trace it to create your actual wedge in EQ EQ6 User s Manual pp 262 264 Assuming you are creating an 8 wedge mandala fill the block with a second copy of the wedge Once your wedge block is drawn place it in a 4 block quilt layout Use the Flip Block and Rotate Block functions to mirror the block You can now use EQ to easily experiment with color Remember that if you hold down the Control key as you put color into a block it will color the same area of all copies of that block in the same way Add borders using the Borders tab When you are ready to sew print the spiral foundations on translucent foundation material using Print Foundation Templates You can print the templates at any size you wish There is more information about creating mandalas in EQ on the CD that comes with Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com FOUNDATIONS FOR SPIRAL 1 10 wedge
3. a piece of jewelry you wear Place a jewelry fabric in at least two positions in the design so it balances Here are some ideas centers of spirals Tropicale SASO pg 63 borders Purple Spiral 1 SASO pg 28 a single triangle in each spiral that creates a secondary kaleidoscopic effect Jade Crystals SASO pg 37 the purple is a solid but the same thing could be done with a jewelry fabric perhaps even fussy cut the background then work the spiral design in solids over it Crest of the Crane MSMO pg 55 Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Turning Your Wedge Puzzle Into a Quilt Important Note SAVE THIS PAGE The information and templates provided here are only as much as you will need to complete the first 1 2 blocks of your quilt in class The complete set of spiral templates as well as step by step instructions for completing the whole quilt are available on the Spiromandalas Blog at http spiromandalas wordpress com magic mirror mandala You must sign in to this page with the password rorriM3272 Preparing Foundations and Sewing In Class Once you have decided on your layout and coloring take out the white paper copy of Spiral 1 either the clockwise or counterclockwise spiral whichever is in your wedge Mark both copies with the colors on your colored wedge puzzle It is best to write the names of these colors rather use colored pens because you will make photocopies l
4. AMC Fire Island Needlework Workshop with RaNae Merrill These workshops afford you the opportunity to learn the basics of quilting knitting and crochet I will also share the basics of my spiral and spiral mandala techniques Feel free to participate in as much or as little ofthe workshops as you wish There will be lots of time in the afternoons to enjoy the beach and explore Fire Island In the evenings enjoy open studio time to work on class projects or bring a project of your own The quilting classes are based on my books Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts and Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts Copies of books will be available for purchase at the workshop Proposed topics and schedule Subject to change depending on interest skill levels of participants and weather Day 1 Morning Workshop 9 00 12 00 Quilting Basics rotary cutting 1 4 seam allowances Log Cabin block Spiral block hand stitching amp foundation piecing depending on skill level and interest Knitting Basic stitches cast on knit purl new knitters teamed with experienced knitters Crochet Basic stitches chain single double new crocheters teamed with experienced crocheters Afternoon Free time to explore the island relax on the beach etc Needlework 1f you want to After dinner Open studio Follow up to the morning s workshops I ll be there to guide answer questions and do a bit of sewing myself Day 2 Morning Worksh
5. an to participate in the spiral mandala design workshop bring dry erase markers or dry erase crayons in variety of colors preferably colors that correspond to your fabric colors Typical water based markers don t work on the plastic page protectors that you ll be using to color your quilt designs Markers can be ordered from www Staples com Items 643515 829386 567488 554359 Dry erase crayons are Item 833842 Type any of these numbers into the Search field to find them Sewing Machine Set up If you bring a machine set it up with a 75 11 or 80 12 needle Use a foot that allows you to clearly see lines on the foundation such as an open toe foot or a clear foot with a center line mark Be sure to bring bobbins and extra needles You might also need an extension cord or power strip Items available for purchase in class Class kit I will have printed course materials available for a nominal charge Cost will vary depending on the amount of material in the kit It is strongly recommended that you print out and bring with you the online materials indicated in the course descriptions for knitting and crochet Quilting kits will contain class instructions pre printed templates and foundations used in class Instructions for completing a spiral mandala quilt will also be available Mirrors 25 Each person participating in the spiral mandala class on the third day needs their own set of hinged mirrors Mirrors available for purc
6. ater on and the written names will copy but colored markers won t Next take out the foundation sheet of Spiral 1 and cut off the C or X templates whichever correspond to your design Leave at least 1 4 extra material around the template Lay the foundation over the wedge puzzle or master template and mark 1t with the colors of your design Cover the back of one of the paper templates with double sided tape Lay out all the fabrics you will use in this spiral Cut apart the sticky templates and stick them to their corresponding fabric For each template cut a rectangular strip 1 4 larger than the template on each side DO NOT cut triangles Do not cut extra large Leave the templates on the fabric and stack the cut strips alphabetically all the A s all the B s all the C s Sew the spirals according to the instructions for sewing Nesting spirals This is demonstrated in class Instructions can also be found in either of my books For Spiral 4 it is particularly important that you sew each ring in NUMERICAL ORDER Use a sewing machine foot that allows you to clearly see the lines on the foundation Set your stitch length to about 15 stitches per inch setting 1 5 on most machines for leave in foundation for paper foundation set stitch length to approx 20 stitches per inch setting 1 2 on most machines After completing each spiral block trim excess fabric and foundation leaving 1 4 seam allowance beyond the outside line
7. e the blocks for something else it can be another type of fiber with a similar weight and gauge This is a good scrappy project If you want a larger project here s an afghan project from the same company that is simple and made from blocks very similar to the one above http www lionbrand com patterns L10627 html noImages Copyright 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Making a Wedge Puzzle 1 Start with a pie 2 Draw 3 or 4 straight lines across it in random directions to divide it into shapes Try this with your eyes closed If neces sary straighten the lines with a ruler Us ing the mirrors select one wedge 3 Enlarge the wedge to 10 This is the wedge skeleton Make 2 copies of the skeleton page Draw over the skeleton lines with a highlighter pen On the original number each shape at the center then put the original inside the page protector ZA 4 On one copy of the skeleton draw a clockwise C Nesting spiral in each shape Use the same length increment 3 4 1 is a good distance in the SS first ring of each spiral Number these spirals the 5 On the other copy of the skeleton draw a counter same as the numbers in the skeleton and put a C clockwise X Nesting spiral in each shape Use the after each number same length increment 3 4 1 is a good distance in the first ring of each spiral Number these s
8. ewelry Fabrics For more on this see MSMO pgs 52 55 Each type plays a different role in your spiral mandala design Foundation Fabrics Foundation fabrics read as solid colors They can be solids single color textures tone on tones and small non directional prints These are ideal for spirals because they fit in small areas and it doesn t matter which direction they sit in the design However if you use all foundation fabrics you ll likely to end up with a somewhat dull design The solid colors of foundation fabrics help define the structure of a design Energy Fabrics Energy fabric have a medium size pattern that includes two or more colors Energy fabrics add rhythm texture and pizzazz to your design The colors should be evenly distributed in the fabric so that when you cut them each piece is the same color Avoid blotchies the color changes over large areas of the design so that some of the pieces are different colors If you do use a blotchy you may need to fussy cut it to get the right color in all pieces Place energy fabrics in your design anywhere you want some excitement or movement Energy fabrics placed side by side will blend If you want to contain and separate energy fabrics from other fabrics place foundation fabrics around them Jewelry Fabrics Jewelry fabrics are large scale fabrics with interesting designs that you fussy cut in your design Their strong design and larger scale provide a focal point just like
9. hase in class are non breakable and lightweight so they are safe for travel It is recommended that you pre order your set by sending an email to ranae ranaemerrillquilts com In the Subject line write MIRRORS YOUR NAME and your GUILD STORE OR EVENT NAME Fabric I will have a limited amount of fabrics with me available for purchase Books 30 each both for 50 Both of my books Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts and Magnificent Spiral Man dala Ouilts contain the essentials of drawing and sewing spiral blocks If you want to design a spiral mandala quilt it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts The books are helpful but not required in class Tools In the tools list on the first page items marked with an asterisk will be available for purchase in class To order Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts and other supplies go to www ranaemerrillquilts com click on STORE Join RaNae on Facebook become a friend Visit the Spiromaniacs blog more on SASO at http spiromaniacs wordpress com Visit the Spiromandalas blog more on MSMO at http spiromandalas wordpress com Sign up to receive the Spiromaniacs newsletter and a free pattern at www ranaemerrillquilts com join For more information about Spiral Quilt workshops and lectures go to www ranaemerrillquilts com teaching or contact RaNae at ranae ranaemerrillquilts com or 212 316 2063 Corrections suggesti
10. more you change the proportions of the These proportions carry into the flow forms when the shape the more the proportions of the spokes and spirals connect flow forms change If a side of the shape is short the spoke on that side of the spiral is thin like a ribbon yellow spoke Ifthe side of the shape is long the spoke on that side of the spiral is wide like a petal red spoke Copyright 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Coloring your Mandala 6 Ways to Color a Flow Form Slit the second page protector down one of its long sides Slide your assembled wedge puzzle into it Replace the mirrors over the wedge puzzle Using overhead projector markers or dry erase markers color your mandala Use Q tips as erasers if you want to change colors Think about coloring the flow forms in these ways Solid Linked Split Gradation Variegated Flowunder lt eS nea THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT COLORING YOUR MANDALA IS TO KEEP LIGHT NEXT TO DARK SO THAT THE STRUCTURE CAN BE SEEN CLEARLY J gt Copyright 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Coloring your Mandala Design Value amp Fabric Design As you color your design think of it as if it were a story Starting at the center of the design work freely and place colors in any position that you wi
11. ons questions ranae ranaemerrillquilts com contact All designs patterns amp instructions Copyright 2010 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved These materials are solely for use by RaNae Merrill in her workshops and may not be used by any other person or organization for any purpose whether or not for profit unless specifically authorized to do so in writing by RaNae Merrill 1 28 13 Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com For Knitting If you have not knitted before or it has been a long time since you knitted here is an excellent set of illustrated instructions http www lionbrand com learntoKnit pdf Please print them out at least through Step 7 and bring them with you The site also provides these instructions in video form PROJECT Scarf the pattern below uses simple alternating knit and purl stitches to create an elegant woven pattern Once you know how to do the stitches feel free to experiment and vary the pattern any way you wish April Scarf http fetchingknits thruhere net content view 64 32 From the designer In my head all the months of the year have colours January is black May is asparagus green November is chocolate brown August is tropical orange and April is turquoise This is a simple scarf made from handpainted bamboo that I designed for my mum for Mothers Day It s been a really cold spring and she needs a little something to keep her wa
12. ools tems marked with asterisks will be available for purchase in class For drawing blocks In addition if you want to design a mandala Scissors for paper 2 clear plastic page protectors Pencil Dry erase markers or crayons in a variety of Fine point permanent black pen colors See notes below 12 Ruler 15 20 Q tips Several sheets of white paper 8 1 2 x 11 A pair of mirrors at least 8 x 10 taped Scotch tape together along one edge to make a hinge ifthey are rectangular tape them along the shorter edge Mirrors available in class are non breakable If you bring glass mirrors cover the entire back of the mirrors with tape so that they will not shatter if dropped See next page about pre ordering mirrors For sewing Basic sewing tools pins scissors needle etc Double sided tape permanent Thread that matches your fabrics not the removable kind or neutral colored thread for sewing Masking or painter s tape Hand quilting thread that matches your fabrics Add a Quarter tool Rotary cutter with ruler amp mat if you have it Seam roller optional but really helpful Two highlighter pens in different colors Sewing machine optional Fabric Bring an assortment of light and dark fabrics some solids and some patterns You will not need more than 1 yard total for the blocks we will sew in the workshop Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Markers If you pl
13. op 9 00 12 00 Quilting Layering and quilting combining spirals Knitting Combining knit amp purl new knitters teamed with experienced knitters Crochet Combined stitch pattern new crocheters teamed with experienced crocheters Afternoon Free time to explore the island relax on the beach etc Needlework if you want to After dinner Open studio Follow up to the morning s workshops I ll be there to guide answer questions and do a bit of sewing myself Day 3 Morning Workshop 9 00 12 00 Quilting Introduction to spiral mandala design Knitting Binding off new knitters teamed with experienced knitters Crochet Combined stitch patterns new crocheters teamed with experienced crocheters Afternoon Free time to explore the island kayak etc Needlework 1f you want to Pack and leave anytime throughout the day depending on the ferry schedule Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com For Quilting PROJECT We ll learn to piece the traditional Log Cabin block and a spiral variation In class you will sew one or more single blocks that can be finished into a simple pot holder if you want to make more blocks you can combine them for a table runner or quilt On Day 3 you have the opportunity to create a design for a multiple block spiral mandala quilt see example at right Tene ob ge tic gee EAS Traditional Log Cabin block Spiral block Spiral Mandala quilt T
14. pirals the same as the numbers in the skeleton and put an X after each number Steps 1 5 have been done for you The wedge skeleton and spirals for your wedge puzzle can be found on the next three pages 6 Cut apart the two spiral pages along the highlighted lines Put a roll of scotch tape on the back of each one 7 Mix and match the clockwise and counterclockwise spirals by sticking them on the skeleton in the page protector Look at them in the mirrors to see your Magic Mirror Mandala 8 When you find an arrangement you like slide the entire block puzzle into another page protector Replace the mirrors Use dry erase markers to color your design WEDGE PUZZLE FOR MAGIC MIRROR MANDALA SKELETON 10 wedge 1 8 wedge Asymmetrical with Matching Side Nodes AMSN C 2010 RaNae Merrill May be copied for personal use Flow Forms When two spirals sit side by side the spokes connect to create anew shape between them This is a flow form A flow form can be a fan or a trunk Two spirals spinning in Two spirals spinning in the opposite directions C X create a Fan same direction C C or X X create a Trunk Hint fans always appear along the mirror Hint trunks never appear along the mirrors and can also appear in the middle of the wedge only in the center of the wedge bal If you change the proportions of the outside shape the flow form also changes proportions Fan Trunk The
15. rm when she s out walking but it s too depressing to wear winter scarves this close to summer Mum loves turquoise and I thought of her immediately when I saw this yarn It s meant for weaving and not ironically the scarf is worked in a simple knit purl pattern that looks like those woven paper projects you make in elementary school Materials 1 skein 4 oz 525 yards Northern Brights 100 regenerated bamboo Note project is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout This is really the only tricky part because the yarn is a bit slippery and can tangle easily Or any comparable medium weight yarn that you like 3 75 mm straight needles U S Size 5 The designer recommends bamboo or wood if you are using the bamboo yarn the yarn might be too slippery for metal or plastic If you are purchasing needles and yarn ask the person at the yarn shop what type of needles they recommend for use with your yarn Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com Pattern notes Pattern 3 wide weave Pattern 1 narrow weave Row 1 K6 P6 K6 P6 K6 Row 2 P6 K6 P6 K6 P6 Row 1 K6 P6 K6 P6 K6 Row 3 same as row 1 Row 2 P6 K6 P6 K6 P6 Row 4 same as row 2 Row 3 same as row 1 Row 5 same as row 1 Repeat rows 1 to 3 for pattern Row 6 same as row 2 Row 7 same as row 1 Pattern 2 medium width weave Repeat rows 1 to 7 for pattern Row 1 K6 P6 K6 P6 K6 Pattern 4 full wid
16. sh After you have colored for 10 minutes or have filled in the center to about 1 3 of the way out toward the edge stop and examine what you have so far Look for 2 or 3 strong ideas in what you have colored These could be a certain combination of colors side by side a specific way of coloring a flow form etc Think of these motifs as characters in your story Now as you move outward in your design let these motifs or characters appear again in the middle and outer portions of the design in similar shapes or positions in the design Each time you use a motif it will be recognizable and yet change a little most often in the proportions of the flow form in which you place it Think of it like your character developing and changing through the course of a story Use a digital camera to record possible colorings until you arrive at a coloring you like Value Remember value even more than color defines a design Your design needs strong contrast for the shapes to show up Place contrasting values wherever you want to separate and define shapes for example in adjacent spokes or flow forms Colors with similar values clump together visually Colors with contrasting values separate visually Place similar values wherever you want to hold a shape together for example within a spoke or flow form For more on value read SASO pgs 69 73 and MSMO pg 40 Fabrics I separate fabrics into three types Foundation Fabrics Energy Fabrics and J
17. th stripes Row 2 P6 K6 P6 K6 P6 Row 3 same as row 1 Row 1 K Row 4 same as row 2 Row 2 P Row 5 same as row 1 Row 3 K Repeat rows 1 to 5 for pattern Repeat rows 1 to 3 for pattern Instructions With two strands of yarn held together cast on CO 30 stitches sts R If you want to make the scarf wider cast on additional stitches in multiples of 6 Work 26 repeats of Pattern 1 Work 20 repeats of Pattern 2 Work 10 repeats of Pattern 3 Work 20 repeats of Pattern 2 Work 15 repeats of Pattern 1 Work 7 repeats of Pattern 4 Bind off BO all stitches to finish Copyright O 2012 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www ranaemerrillquilts com For Crochet If you have not crocheted before or it has been a long time since you knitted here is an excellent set of illustrated instructions http learntocrochet lionbrand com The site also provides these insturctions in video form Please print out the illustrated instructions at least through Step 10 PROJECT A crocheted block that can be used as a dishcloth or make more for an afghan It also happens to be similar to a traditional Log Cabin quilt block MATERIALS Download and print this pattern http cache lionbrand com printablePatterns L10740 pdf or http www lionbrand com patterns L 10740 html nolmages Crochet hook size Size H 8 5 mm Small amounts of 4 colors of kitchen cotton yarn see pattern It must be cotton for dishcloths If you are going to us
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