Date/Time
Date - 25/03/2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
1745 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull
Introduction to patchwork and quilting
In the introduction to patchwork and quilting class, you will learn the essential basic skills of quilting and make a pretty patchwork sampler.
This sewing class is suitable for those who have used a sewing machine before and can confidently thread the machine and bobbin. If you need a beginners class or a refresher then have a look at beginners classes available or get in touch for a 1 to 1 session.
You will learn:
- What materials and equipment you will need in order to make a quilt
- How to cut fabric pieces accurately using a rotary wheel, quilting ruler and self healing mat
- How to piece squares together accurately to make your sample topper
- How to layer your quilt sampler together to prepare for the quilting stage
- How to quilt your sample with a simple design
- How to make your own quilt binding
- How to bind your quilt sampler using the sewing machine and by hand
- How to sew a perfect mitred corner
You will make a quilt sampler that is a 3 X 3 square block (approx size 11.5″ x 11.5″) This would make a pretty wall hanging or mat to display flowers on/ornaments.
Equipment and Materials:
You will need some fabric squares for the patchwork front. You will need 9 squares of 4.5″ x 4.5″. Scraps of fabric or fat quarters would be ideal. You could have 9 different fabrics or as a minimum you could have 4 of one design and 5 of another.
If you would like me to provide some scraps of fabric to use for the front then please let me know.
- Photographic handout of the skills learnt in the workshop will be emailed to you after the class
Optional:
Feel free to use a selection of your own fat quarters/scraps if you would like to use your own fabric.
Cost £35
Lorna says:
“Patchwork and quilting can be extremely therapeutic and satisfying. This workshop is perfect for getting you started and will teach you the essential skills you would need to be able to go on and make your first quilt. Be warned – it can get addictive!!”
The bias binding provided for the edging will be plain white.
The choices for the backing fabric are:
white, lilac, pale blue or pale pink
So I need to know:
- choice of colour for the backing fabric
- whether or not you would like some scraps for the patchwork front
Once you have chosen please email me at allaboutthesew@gmail.com and I will confirm whether it is available.
Bookings
This workshop is fully booked.
To add your name to the waiting list or be contacted about future classes get in touch today.
