Jane Godshall

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Sewing, quilting, knitting & fiber arts in general have been in Jane’s life since she was very young. She loves to do all of them, but also loves to teach and encourage others to give them a try or to help them in their craft.

Jane chose her name as a building block for company name, Plain Jane Threads. Threads can be ready made garments, something to help you make your own design, to repair, or, in her case, what is almost always left on something she’s made. Those threads are a part of her and what she put into what she makes. The Plain, to her, is something simple, foundational that can be built on or added to, to make it your own.

In starting Plain Jane Threads Jane hopes to encourage people to turn whatever they are buying or making into something truly their own. She also provides finished items and the supplies needed to make your creation your own. Jane is from Charlotte, NC.

Class: Foundation-less Paper Piecing: New York Beauty
(6 hours – Friday all day)

A different take on foundation paper piecing. Create accurate points, arcs and seams. No more pulling off paper. Reusable patterns pieces and accuracy!

New York Beauty and curved piecing are often thought of as a bit intimidating. With this method of foundation-less piecing those perfect points, arcs and spires are conquered. And best of all, with this technique you won’t be sewing through the paper, so there is not fighting to tear off the paper in the end.

The foundation-less technique is used to piece the blocks. Exploration and variations in the pattern are encouraged and each quilt will be an original. This is a great technique to add to your toolbox.
Foundation-less piecing makes some seemingly impossible blocks possible and fun.

Supply list:

  • Sewing machine and basic machine sewing supplies
  • Open toe foot
  • Scissors
  • Rotary mat, cutter and ruler
  • Portable design wall (optional)
  • Add-a-quarter ruler (optional)
  • Thread to match fabrics or a neutral color.
  • Fabrics: At least 8 different fabrics but the more you bring the more choices you will have. Fat quarters are great.
  • Kit Fee: Patterns and Directions; Acrylic Templates $32
    or Fabric Kit Fee: Patterns and Directions; Acrylic Templates and Fabric $45

Class: Pathways: Arcs and Curves
(6 hours – Saturday all day)

Pathways: Arc and Curves - Jane GodshallTake those orphan blocks, UFO’s and scraps and make a whole new look. Are you looking for a way to use that special fabric you’ve been saving. Or how about that novelty or big print you have? Maybe even some “What was I thinking?” fabric?

Bring it on and let’s make something new while learning to piece arcs and curves, pie pieces and wedges. Why not bring some of those scraps and let’s use them or turn them into “new fabric”! Are you ready? Let’s get started!

Fabric:

  • Fat Quarters, Fat Eighths, UFO’s and Orphan Blocks (you may be cutting these up).
    Fabric scraps welcome

Supplies:

  • Sewing machine and basic machine sewing supplies
  • Rotary mat, cutter and ruler.
  • Scissors
  • Kit Fee: Patterns and Directions; Acrylic Templates $32