: Turn that pile of fabric scraps into an artistic and functional piece of art. This fabric vessel caddy is perfect for holding your paint brushes, colored pencils and art tools. They also make for the perfect handmade gift. In this easy and fun workshop, I take you through step-by-step in creating a handmade, one-of-a-kind, fabric piece where you will incorporate different types of fabrics and stitching (or embroidery). Then pull it together to create a beautiful fabric vessel caddy. (This technique can easily be adapted to different size molds).

Materials Fee $5 cash paid at beginning of class includes:

Instructor will be providing printed instructions of the lesson covered in this workshop

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

*Keep a color scheme in mind as you are gathering your materials.

Variety of fabric pieces (or scraps) - can be eco dyed, tea dyed, sari ribbon, batik, lace, cotton quilting, linen, cheesecloth, etc. Variety of thicknesses.
3 empty plastic bottles measuring roughly 2” - 3” in diameter. Height should be a minimum of 4”. Try to find a bottle with a curved bottom versus squared corners. (A good example is a small Mod Podge container, tacky glue bottle).
Measuring tape
Embroidery floss or craft cord + embroidery needle
UHU Stic Glue
Aleenes Quick Dry Tacky Glue
Decoupage, Mod Podge OR Matte Medium
Saran (or plastic) wrap
Acrylic paint (to go with your color scheme)
Paint brushes
Brushes for applying glue (variety of sizes)
Cup for water (or small bucket)
Plastic plate for paints
(3) 5 x 7 in. 140 lb. watercolor paper
Sharp scissors that cuts fabric
Portable mini iron or Clover mini iron (optional)
Scotch tape
Colored pencil or fabric drawing pencil (for marking fabric)
Brayer
Seed beads to decorate rim of vessel (optional)