Get to Know your Sewing Machine and Free Motion Quilting*

Wednesday 26th September 2018

Price: Whole day £30, Half day £20 morning or afternoon

Gwen

In the morning (10am – 12.30) we will explore every knob and dial on your sewing machine.  General maintenance and machine usage to ensure you can get the very best out of your machine.  We will look at the multitude of feet available and how they should be used, as well as any specific problems you may have.

In the afternoon (1.30pm – 4pm) we will concentrate on the basics of free-motion quilting.  You will learn how to set your machine up correctly, check your tension and the best ways of handling your quilt whilst you work on it.

You can either stay the whole day or you may choose to do only one of the sessions.

Fractured Star Quilt

Wednesday 3^rd October 2018

Julia

Price £30

This visually stunning design features a completely spaced out eight pointed star, but certainly not as technical as the traditional block as there are no set in seams!  The overall impression is of a myriad of floating twinkling star!  Make it in red and greens in time for Christmas or perhaps something lighter for the coming Spring!

Sew Saturday

6^th October

Pineapple Quilt

Wednesday 10^th October

Gwen

Price:  £30

The Pineapple block has traditionally been the symbol of hospitality.  In class you will be making a 23” finished sample.  You can, of course, carry on making the blocks to make whatever size quilt you wish and Gwen will give you requirements for larger sized quilts.  This pineapple block is easier than the conventionally pieced pineapples, in that it is based on a four-patch with 1” finished logs.  Rotary cutting and machine piecing.

 Strippy Purse

Wednesday 17^th October 2018

£30

Julia

This lovely purse is big enough to take your rotary cutter as well as all your other sewing essentials or perhaps use as a make up bag.  They feature a zipped top and are fully lined and would make a lovely gift for that special friend!

Log Cabin Advent Calendar

Saturday and Sunday 20^th/21^st October 2018

£60

Gwen

This Advent Calendar will become a family favorite!  A Christmas tree with 24 little bags holding anything from sweeties to coins, plus a bag to put keep the dailies in.

Bow Tie Quilt

Wednesday 24^th October

Julia

Price: £0

This could also be called fabric origami – a relaxing day making these little blocks and then making them into a beautiful little quilt.  A nice mix of hand and machine sewing.

Blue Iris Bag**

Wednesday 31^st October

Price: £30

Julia

This medium sized, stylish tote bag features a pieced panel set into a gently curved base and has softly styled handles finished with a button trim.  For even more usefulness it also features two internal pockets.  Smart enough to compliment any outfit.

Log Cabin Advent Calendar

Friday and Saturday 2^nd/3^rd November 2018

£60

Gwen

This Advent Calendar will become a family favorite!  A Christmas tree with 24 little bags holding anything from sweeties to coins, plus a bag to put keep the dailies in.

Christmas Angel Wallhanging* –

Wednesday 7^th November

10am to 1pm

Julia

£20

A charming little Angel and an ideal project for those wishing to try their hand at fusible appliqué.  This class would suite an absolute beginner but will also appeal to those with more experience

Christmas Stockings*

Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Gwen

Price £30

These delightful stockings can be made very quickly, just in time for Christmas, with as much embellishment as you want or have time for!  Machine sewing with hand finishing.

Get to Know your Sewing Machine and Free Motion Quilting*

Wednesday 21^st November 2018

Price: Whole day £30, Half day £20 morning or afternoon

Gwen

In the morning (10am – 12.30) we will explore every knob and dial on your sewing machine.  General maintenance and machine usage to ensure you can get the very best out of your machine.  We will look at the multitude of feet available and how they should be used, as well as any specific problems you may have.

In the afternoon (1.30pm – 4pm) we will concentrate on the basics of free-motion quilting.  You will learn how to set your machine up correctly, check your tension and the best ways of handling your quilt whilst you work on it.

You can either stay the whole day or you may choose to do only one of the sessions.

Twister Cushion

Friday 30^th Nov and Saturday 1^st Dec 2018

£40

Gwen

This visually striking design gives wonderful movement with a swirls of colour!  Over the two days you will foundation piece and quilt the cushion front and then construct the cushion

Teddy Bears*

Wednesday 12th December        NEW DATE

Gwen

Price £30

These ageless patchwork teddies never fail to please and are great fun to make.  Once you have made one, you will probably want to make more!  They make a lovely present but you will probably want to keep the first one for yourself.  So pick out your favourite fabrics and come and have some fun.  Machine sewing.

Key to necessary class experience

If in doubt please ask

*          Suitable for complete beginners (never touched patchwork!)

**        Suitable for a confident beginner (has rotary cut and machined pieced simple patchwork) and beyond.

***       For the more experienced or for those who want a bit of a challenge!

Workshops are held in our lovely bright and comfortable classroom with customised workstations. The shop opens at 9.30am and classes start at 10am until 3.30pm for day classes and 10am until 1.00pm for half-day classes unless otherwise advised.   Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day but you will need to bring a packed lunch with you or, alternatively, there are several pretty cafes and tearooms in the immediate vicinity that can supply a sandwich or salad lunch.

Class and course bookings can be made in the shop, over the telephone or by post and we would ask that class payment be made at the time of booking. For your security, if paying by credit/debit card, please either call in or phone us with your details.

At times it may be necessary for us to cancel a class and in this event we would give you 10 days notice and a full refund. If you need to cancel a class run by either Gwen or Julia, we would require 10 days notice for us to give you a refund in the form of a Credit Note (less £3 administration). Less than 10 days and I’m afraid there will be no refund. In the case of classes run by teachers other than ourselves the class fee will be unrefundable unless the teacher cancels the class.

The following workshops are ongoing throughout the year.