Block of the Month Quilting Workshop

The workshop for October and November will not only teach you an improv log cabin block but will also give you a fantastic Japanese rice bag that can be themed to your own specifications! Bring on the beginning of your Christmas sewing projects!

Join our wonderful tutor Helen to be taught the basics of improv quilting and use these skills to create your very own improv log cabin block which you will repeat and then make in to a beautiful traditional Japanese rice bag,

This workshop is also in November so please DO NOT book on to both, places are limited!

Our Block Of The Month, BOTM, sessions are full of support and friendship and we welcome both newcomers and regulars.

What do you need to bring?

• Christmas fat quarter pack or a range of fabrics of your choice. ( you must be able to cut strips 1 1/4” wide by 8” length)
• Co-ordinating fabric for centre square of log cabin (enough to cut five 1” squares)
• One fat quarter for lining
• 1.5mtr coordinating ribbon for drawstrings
• Enough batting to cut five 6″ squares
• Fabric glue or pins
• Matching threads
• rotary cutter
• ruler
• 1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
• Please use 100% cotton as the finish is much better than a poly cotton

What is included?

• refreshments (please bring your own lunch)
• tutoring
• friendship!

Required sewing knowledge/experience

This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance. Please get in touch with Bugweed’s if you would like help in sourcing the supplies required.