Fabric Origami

This will be a demonstration and hands-on instruction on folding fabric to create 3-dimensional blocks & surface effects for your quilts or other creations. Finished projects including 3-dimensional fabric effects will be shown.

Supplies to bring

Fabric-- Several 5-inch squares -- avoid stripes or checks

Small ruler

Fabric marker/pencil

Scissors

Pins – the smaller the better

Seam press or seam roller

Needle & thread

Iron & pressing mat

Fabric glue

Patience

Terms

Origin of the word origami: ori = folded kami =paper

Omiyage is the tradition of giving gifts. Fabric has traditionally been used to wrap gifts and to create decorative items to enhance a gift.

Origata is the art of gift wrapping - while many gifts are wrapped in paper using fabric to wrap gifts is a practical way to carry objects and wrap gifts --

Furoshiki are the fabrics used to wrap and or carry objects or a multi-purpose carry all. It’s a practical, adaptable and reusable way to wrap objects of any size and shape.