Swirling Star

Date : Thursday 9 October 2025
Duration / Sessions : One day (2 x 3 hours)
Workshop Type : Sewing Machine
Skill Level : All levels
Code : LVZ2
Cost : R 360 incl papers
kit : None
Teacher : Leonie van Zanten

Project Sample

If you don’t like traditional paper piecing, come and learn how to foundation paper piece with freezer paper. No mess, save paper and save time not needing to remove pieces of paper. I will share tips and tricks to complete the swirling star using this easy technique.

Freezer paper pattern will be provided.

Workshop requirements:

 

  1. Normal sewing requirements
  2. Sewing machine in good working order plus extension cable and plugs
  3. Fabric for background, flying geese and star
  4. Binding clips 
  5. Fabric scissors 
  6. Paper scissors
  7. Mini-iron and ironing board if possible/ Seam roller/ wooden iron
  8. Coloured pencils
  9. Tweezer
  10. Rotary cutter

 

Minimum number of students: 5

  1. Small Cutting mat
  2. Add-quarter ruler