Explore Jo's Freehand Foundation Piecing technique in this skills based workshop. We will be drawing up our own Dandelion Clock on a foundation fabric before foundation piecing and then tackling wonky improv curves. You will hopefully finish a quarter which can be used as a stand alone block (measuring 12") or you can make 3 more at home to create a full circle. This would make a fabulous mini quilt or large pillow! It's also a great scrappy project. A machine sewing class suitable for students with some patchwork experience.
Supplies List1 x fat quarter for background
2 different 10" pieces for the wonky curves
At least 7 different fabrics each around 4" - 7" for the wedges
Or just bring a bag of scraps. Jo will also bring one to share!
A pack or at least 12" square of sew-in interfacing
pencil
Fine tipped Permanent pen
Rotary cutter (28mm if you have one otherwise 45mm is fine)
small rotary cutting mat and ruler
12.5" square ruler if you have one
sewing machine
Take a 'walk' with Sarah as she guides you through some clever ways to use your walking foot to produce striking quilting designs. Based on samples from the fantastic book 'Walk' by Jacquie Gerring and some of Sarah's own designs, this class with give you a toolkit of ideas and inspiration for future quilting projects and the opportunity to have a play and see just how easy yet effective walking foot quilting can be. A machine sewing class, you will need to come with your own machine and walking foot.
Supplies ListBetween four and five 12½” square quilt sandwiches adhered with spray baste (solid fabrics, calico or cheap material is fine as it's just for practicing)
Cotton thread
Hera marker or fabric marker of choice
Your sewing machine with a walking foot
Quilting gloves (optional)
Usual sewing supplies – rotary cutter, mat, ruler, thread, embroidery scissors
I love a Manx Log Cabin because it is portable, tactile and has a wonderful back-story - which I will share. I was taught this technique by a dear friend who learned if from an old pro sat on a wall on the Isle of Man watching the TT racing! It involves ripping fabric (eek) and using your hand span to measure. In the workshop you will learn all the basics and construct a few blocks which could make up a cosy mini quilt, or be the start of a bigger project. This is a hand-sewing class - just a basic running stitch and you’re off! Suitable for all.
Supplies ListLog Cabins are brilliant scrap busters so I would recommend bringing a collection of cotton prints to play with. Fabrics that move from light to dark create great contrast but that is not essential as in my colourful sample! A contrast centre (traditionally red) is good too.
8 x fat eights approx
6 inch square for centre fabric
1 fat quarter of your preferred wadding
1 fat quarter of backing fabric
2 pins
1 hand sewing needle
Snips
Create your own mandala designs for embroidery. In this class you will play with colour and stitches and learn some tips and tricks for making your own mandala designs in various sizes. You will make several mandala designs that you can use in all kinds of embroidery projects or add to quilt blocks. Mandala embroidery designs are a fun way to experiment with different colours, shapes and stitches. During the class Carina will show several stitches she loves to use in her mandala designs. The class is suitable for beginners. The focus of the class is create beautiful designs and you do not need to know lots of embroidery stitches to create a lovely mandala. If you already know a few stitches that is great but not necessary.
Supplies ListCopy and paste this link into your browser and print the pages:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wy93dusur188etj/Mandala%20templates.pdf?dl=0
Pencil(s)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener
Black pen (not Sharpie)
Felt tip pens or coloured pencils in various colours
Ruler (optional)
White or cream quilting cotton (approx 9” -10” square)
7” inch embroidery hoop
Embroidery needles
Embroidery thread
Embroidery scissors
Water soluble markers
Washi tape (optional)
You will learn the skill of curved piecing with no pins! Using the drunkard's path and double drunkard's path templates provided you will make a Jumbo Paperclip and/or Broken Paperclip block. I used this striking modern block for my last two quilt patterns and it's a great way to practice and become more confident at piecing accurate curves. A machine sewing class suitable for those with some patchwork experience.
Supplies ListSewing machine
Thread
Rotary cutter
Small Cutting Board and Ruler
2 X half metre fabric pieces (background & contrast)
2 X Fat 8ths fabric
Lucy will email you directly with the templates for you to print at home
Add impact, depth or a bit of frivolity to your projects by including your own text. In this hands on class we will explore different techniques to add text, including ink pen, tracing, rubber stamping and embroidery. Lucy has lots of tips for making neat lettering on fabric, even if you dislike your handwriting! Create text fabric and be inspired by a number of different ways to incorporate text into your projects - perfect for labels and name badges too. Suitable for all.
Supplies ListA selection of pale coloured or light neutral solid fabrics - FQs or large scrap pieces.
Lightweight woven interfacing or light/medium interfacing - ½ metre.
Sakura Pigma Micron pen or similar fineliner archival ink pen (you can use a selection of widths) - black ink.
A pencil.
Ink Pad in black - quality archival ink such as Tsukineko Memento Dew Drops. Feel free to bring other colours too if you have them.
Alphabet stamps - can be bought quite cheaply in most craft shops, I prefer using the clear sets and an acrylic block but the regular wooden sets are also fine.
Embroidery thread, embroidery needles (a selection of sizes if possible) and a small embroidery hoop.
Scissors.
Who said stamps were just for sending letters?! Spend an afternoon with Sarah making these adorable fussy cut fabric stamps and then appliqué them onto a cushion so you can admire them forever! There's options for quilting either over the top or beneath the stamps, depending on how much you plan to use your cushion. Or why not use your stamps to decorate a zipper pouch or tote bag, there's so many possibilities! A machine sewing class suitable for all.
Supplies ListSelection of animal prints for fussy cutting
Cushion inner – 14” square
Pinking shears (or pinking blade for your rotary cutter)
Glue pen
Spray Baste
Hera Marker
Fat eighth kona white for stamp background
Batting - 17” square
Front fabric - 15” square
Cushion back top blue panel (15” x 11”)
Cushion back bottom yellow panel ( 15” x 9”)
Usual sewing supplies (sewing machine, ruler, rotary cutter, mat, pins, binding clips etc.)
This is a hands-on workshop learning the basics of cyanotype printing (exposing in the sunlight) to create stunning blueprints. Once you have booked on the course I will send a video link to talk you through thinking about what objects you can bring on the day to tell your story. We will play with textures and techniques and at the end of the workshop you will have created an individual piece of fabric that could be the starting point of an exciting quilt. The creative possibilities with cyanotype are endless and I can’t wait to get you started with it. Suitable for all.
Supplies ListYou can purchase the Cyanotype Fabric from Jenni on the day for £1.20 per A4 sheet or if you wish to prepare your own beforehand Jenni can send you instructions on how to do that.
Items to expose onto your blueprint - Jenni will email you directly with a link to a video she has made. The video will talk you through thinking about what objects you can bring on the day to tell your story.
Become a confident FMQ quilter in 3 easy steps! Learn how to remove the fear factor from free-motion quilting by breaking the quilting designs down into basic and easy to quilt elements. In no time, you will want to design your own shapes and designs. With Tatyana to guide you and share her secrets you will soon feel the freedom of a quilting artist! This is not a beginners class, students must already have some experience of free-motion quilting and will need to bring their own machine with suitable FMQ foot.
Supplies ListTwo basted quilt sandwiches 18" x 18" each
Contrasting and blending threads
Marking tools (optional): blue water-soluble pen and a ruler
quilting gloves (optional)
Your sewing machine with FMQ foot
Typography, hand-lettering and beautiful fonts are everywhere these days. Have you ever wanted to learn how to create beautiful letters using hand embroidery? Textured roses, stem stitched leaves and delicate french knots will bloom inside a letter of your choice and make a stunning hand made gift or even compliment another handmade item. This workshop with Lisa Dolson will be a relaxing and creative class learning a variety of embroidery techniques. This fun and therapeutic session will have you hooked on creating roses, leaves and little sprays of buds. Lisa can show you how to incorporate these stitches into a letter of your choice by planning out the design and assisting with those lovely finishing touches such as a little beading. Suitable for all.
Supplies List6" embroidery hoop (or whatever size you prefer)
1 embroidery needle
1 needle threader (if needed)
1 small pair of scissors
4 approx different embroidery threads or pearl cotton
1 piece of fabric approx 10" square in size *this could be bigger if you prefer or an item you wish to embroider
1 additional piece of fabric approx 10" square to practice stitches on before making final design.
1 letter of your choice printed to fit within the size of your hoop. (this can be printed from a PC using MS Word)
