Want to learn dimensional thread painting with raw-edge appliqué but you think it is too hard? Joyce often hears, "I am not creative." And "Can my machine do this?", etc. Yes, you are creative, and yes, you can do this on your domestic sewing machine. In this class, start with an innovative panel design of "Vincent" to create a piece of art. Learn the proper steps of dimensional thread painting and find it to be a fun and creative technique. Explore the variety in thread selection. Set up your machine for stitching techniques with free-motion quilting of Zigzag and straight stitching. Finish by adding decorative stitching and crystals. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. Use thread as paint and sew with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn how to create interesting texture and dimension on your quilting project. Leave with full knowledge of dimensional thread painting and create a one-of-a-kind piece of art! www.joycehughesoriginals.com