May Workshop: Dawn Bianco - The Elemental Quilted Jacket

The Elemental Quilted Jacket

with Dawn Bianco

Artist Statement: "I’ve never found a color in the crayon box that I don’t love!  All color has a place in my art.

I began my journey of creativity as a young child at the knee of my mother who was a seamstress creating beautiful clothing for others as well as for herself and me.  Throughout my youth I learned handwork of all kinds, as well as sewing, creating everything from a hand hemmed apron in the 6^th grade to tailored suits and wedding attire.

While my adult life put me in the corporate world of numbers, project management and systems, I created in myspare time.  Mostly creating my own attire of suits, dresses, home dec, etc.  Then in the mid 90’s I was introduced to Color wash quilts and I was hooked!

Like a lazy river my creativity has had many twists and turns, from traditional quilts, to some art quilts, to quilted coats and anything fiber related gets my attention."

Class Description:   The Elemental Quilted Jacket  

This coat can be made in three lengths. Bolero (short), hip length, or car coat-mid thigh.  It can be made with a collar, a hood, or just a simple neckline.  You will be using a completed quilt or a quilt top.  NOTE: This coat is loose fitting.

Supplies: 

The Elemental Coat pattern - Supplied by the teacher day of class (all sizes are in one pattern)

Quilt top or a completed quilt, must measure at least 60” x 80”

Bamboo batting size full.  Bamboo is lighter weight than regular batting.  Quilt the top to the batting before class

Complimentary fabrics to add interest for the lining 3 yards

½ yard fabric to be used for binding

Three large buttons that complement your quilt

Basic sewing supplies

Quality fabric scissors

Pins or weights

Cloth measuring tape

Iron and pressing surface

Rotary mat and cutter

Yard Stick or long narrow quilting ruler

Sewing machine, cords

Thread to match your project

Pattern tracing paper: Exam Table Paper, Smooth, 21" x 225' ( You can purchase your own paper or there will be paper available to use for this class).  You will be tracing your size of pattern, therefore you must use tracing paper to see through.

Fine tip felt marker, not a pen or pencil

Scotch tape

Note pad and pen/pencil for notes

In the class:

Determine what size pattern you will need

Trace your pattern size and length choice.

Dawn will assist you with taking measures to ensure the correct size for your jacket.   

Registration for Non-Members will open:  4/20/2026