We would like to introduce you to two new courses for this New Year!  Both one day a month, spread over six months.  Just decide whether your like to piece your blocks or build your blocks through appliqué and then look forward to one day a month of bliss!

Civil War Sampler
Wednesdays:- 1st February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June and 5th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a course of six – namely the first Wednesday of the month for six months. Each month you will make two or three different six inch blocks (thirteen in total), which when combined with sashings and borders will measure approx. 38” x 38” – the perfect size for a wall-hanging to show off your sewing skills! Each block will be of a traditional design and will be rotary cut and machine pieced, so this is an ideal course to review/refine your basic patchworking skills.

Baltimore Album Style Appliqué
Wednesdays:- 15th February, 15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 21st June and 19th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a six month course, namely the third Wednesday of each month for six months.

Baltimore Appliqué is a very definite style of appliqué which originated in the Baltimore, Maryland area around the 1840’s. The designs are usually floral in nature and quite intricate. There will be five blocks in total, and Julia will take you through some of the techniques used to achieve this distinctive style. Hand sewing.

JANUARY

Get to Know your Sewing Machine and Free Motion Quilting*
Wednesday 25th January
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.

FEBRUARY

Civil War Sampler**
Wednesdays:- 1st February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June and 5th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a course of six – namely the first Wednesday of the month for six months. Each month you will make two or three different six inch blocks (thirteen in total), which when combined with sashings and borders will measure approx. 38” x 38” – the perfect size for a wall-hanging to show off your sewing skills! Each block will be of a traditional design and will be rotary cut and machine pieced, so this is an ideal course to review/refine your basic patchworking skills.

**Pineapple Quilt
Saturday 4th February
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.

Lighthouse Wallhanging**
(alternative foundation piecing)
Wednesday 8th February
Price:- £30
Gwen

This class is for all those who have struggled with foundation piecing in the past. This delightful picture is put together using an alternative method for foundation piecing that has proved to be fairly fool-proof! No more holding paper and fabric up to the light in the vain hope that everything is covered – using this method, it will be! Also included in the day will be some basic embroidery stitching.

Baltimore Album Style Appliqué**
Wednesdays:- 15th February, 15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 21st June and 19th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a six month course, namely the third Wednesday of each month for six months.

Baltimore Appliqué is a very definite style of appliqué which originated in the Baltimore, Maryland area around the 1840’s. The designs are usually floral in nature and quite intricate. There will be five blocks in total, and Julia will take you through some of the techniques used to achieve this distinctive style. Hand sewing.

Large Tote Bag**
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February
Price: £50
Julia

This lovely Big bag is suitable for all your crafting or shopping needs. It features a squared bottom so it can stand up on its own and softly padded handles and most especially useful, an inner split pocket.

**Log Cabin Flash
Wednesday 22nd February
Price £30
Gwen

As the name says, lots of Log Cabin blocks with a little bit of flash! This is a fun quilt to make that grows quickly. Using straight forward rotary cutting skills and machine piecing this quilt is suitable for a confident beginner through to the more experienced patchworker.

MARCH

Faux Chenile Cushion**
Saturday 4th March
Price: £30
Gwen

Faux Chenile is a technique that results in a deeply textured textile that is ideal for all sorts of uses, from quilts to clothing. In this case we will be making a cushion cover.

Raw Edge Broderie Perce Appliqué**
Wednesday 8th March
Price: £30
Gwen

Broderie Perce appliqué is a technique that involves splitting up one fabric design to create another totally different design! It is also a way of making small pieces of patterned fabric into something larger. This is a relaxed day of colour and design – just a day to let your imagination run riot!

Double Wedding Ring**
Saturday 18th March
Price:£30
Gwen

This is such a well-known quilt design but rarely seen! Hand sewing these blocks gives the greatest chance of getting them accurate! There are a lot of pieces, all set on a curve. By combining traditional and more modern techniques it is possible to vastly simplify this design. No need for costly templates for this very achievable quilt. Start off with a table runner as shown but maybe grow into a full sized quilt!

Hand Quilting*
Wednesday 22nd March
10am to 1pm
Price £20
Julia

Quilting by hand can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding aspects of quilt making. If you have never tried it before or if you would like to brush up on your hand skills, then Julia will help you with techniques and tips to achieve a pleasing and enjoyable quilting experience.

Needle-Turn Applique*
Wednesday 22nd March
2pm – 4pm
Price: £20
Gwen

Let Gwen introduce you to the technique of needle-turn applique. This traditional skill can produce some stunning results in the arsenal of traditional quilt makers.

Disappearing Nine Patch**
Wednesday 29th March
Price £30
Gwen

This quick and easy quilt is suitable for the beginner with basic skills through to the more advanced quilter. A great way to to achieve great results, fast.

APRIL

Blue Iris Bag**
Saturday 1st April
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.

Get to Know your Sewing Machine and Free Motion Quilting*
Saturday 15th April
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.

**Crazy Squares
Wednesday 26th April
Julia
Price: £40

Using fast cutting and piecing techniques – stack, cut, shuffle and then sew it all back together – it really is a quilt in a day and a great way to use a multitude of fat quarters! Rotary cutting and machine piecing.

MAY

Curvy Log Cabin or Liberated Curves**
Wednesday 10th May
Gwen
£30

Actually it’s a sort of log cabin with no-stress curves! These curvy blocks are set asymmetrically which involves a partially pieced seam so definitely a skill building project. Rotary cutting and machine piecing.

Crazy Stars**
Saturday 20th May
Price £30
Julia

Using fast cutting and piecing techniques – stack, cut, shuffle and then sew it all back together – it really is a quilt in a day and a great way to use a multitude of fat quarters! Rotary cutting and machine piecing.

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.

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. A 10% discount will be given on only fabrics required for the class purchased from us and does not include any batting, backing or binding materials.

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.

Beginner Classes
Six sessions £120

If you are a complete beginner to patchwork and quilting and would like to learn how, then join one of our Clubs. As a beginner we ask you to book six sessions in which we will take you through the process of making a patchwork quilt using rotary cutting and machine piecing methods. We will take you through each phase of quilt making so that in the end you will have a finished quilt.

365 Mondays
Last Monday of each month
10am-11am
FREE

This is a less sewing session but definitely a “lets talk sewing” session.

Each month you will have a pattern for a small block which you can either hand sew in the traditional manner or if you wish, you can machine sew them together. The bonus is that if you make four little blocks and put them together the resulting square block shows off a hidden pattern. Beware – these can become addictive!

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday Club Days
Gwen/Julia

If you have an on-going project which has ground to a halt or want to start something new but feel you will need a bit of support to complete it, then these sessions could be just what you are looking for. Gwen and Julia will be able to help and advise you with either your own on-going project or a new project during the morning and then, if you wish, the afternoon can be spent sewing with free use of our classroom.

Tuesday Club Days
Price: £15 per session (minimum of four sessions)

Every Tuesday throughout the year.

Thursday Club Days
Price: £15 per session (minimum of four sessions)

Every Thursday throughout the year.

*Saturday Club Days (2nd and last Saturday of each month)
Price: £20 per session (minimum of four sessions)

Civil War Sampler
Wednesdays:- 1st February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June and 5th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a course of six – namely the first Wednesday of the month for six months. Each month you will make two or three different six inch blocks (thirteen in total), which when combined with sashings and borders will measure approx. 38” x 38” – the perfect size for a wall-hanging to show off your sewing skills! Each block will be of a traditional design and will be rotary cut and machine pieced, so this is an ideal course to review/refine your basic patchworking skills.

Baltimore Album Style Appliqué
Wednesdays:- 15th February, 15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 21st June and 19th July
Price: £120
Julia

This is a six month course, namely the third Wednesday of each month for six months.

Baltimore Appliqué is a very definite style of appliqué which originated in the Baltimore, Maryland area around the 1840’s. The designs are usually floral in nature and quite intricate. There will be five blocks in total, and Julia will take you through some of the techniques used to achieve this distinctive style. Hand sewing.