Jinni Beens - FUNKY FRIENDS Toy making workshop,

Join the Jinni Beens - FUNKY FRIENDS Toy making workshop at Artistic Quilts with Colors Inc. in Belleville, Ontario!

Discover the joy of crafting unique, whimsical toys with expert guidance from Jinni. This engaging workshop teaches essential toy-making techniques, from selecting vibrant fabrics to mastering precise stitches. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, our workshop promises a fun and rewarding experience. Sign up now for the ultimate toy-making adventure and bring home a delightful, one-of-a-kind creation!

We will be learning the following:

• Pattern Reading: How to read the pattern properly
• Fabric Cutting: How to precisely cut the fabric and how to fussy cut the fabric to highlight special designs or cameos in the fabric
• Sewing Techniques needed for toy making, including proper seam allowance
• Hand Sewing: Performing detailed hand sewing for small parts and finishing touches.
• Attaching Parts: Securely attaching limbs, ears, safety eyes, and other appendages.
• How to insert Crinkle
• Stuffing: Properly stuffing the toy to achieve the desired firmness and shape

Homework: cut out all the template pieces

What to bring:

• Your kit if you've purchased one
• Funky friend Pattern of the you toy you are making
• Heat n Bond Fusible Fleece 20" PRICE PER HALF A YARD
• Funky friends Pattern of the toy you are making
• Sewing machine in working order (including power cable and pedal)
• 1/4 inch foot
• Crinkle Material - 1 Yard Grab & Go
• Tula Pink Limited Edition Black & Gold Scissor Tin or any other sharp shear scissors
• Kaffe Fassett Pattern Weights or any other weights to hold pattern down
• Air Erasable Marker Thick Purple
• HBF Polyester Fiberfill
• Quick Turn - Fabric Tube Turner
• If you are a Bernina lover, use 57/57C/57D foot for a perfect quarter inch seam and BERNINA CANADA - Foot #52/52C/52D Zigzag with Non-Stick Sole for stitching on top of the crinkle