Quilting

This month we will learn the needle turn appliqué technique. Helen will talk you through the tips and techniques of this lovely skill. Equipment and materials you will need: Scraps of colourful fabric 10 inch piece of background fabric Hand sewing needles, preferably long and fine Thread Scissors Pins Fabric marking pen No sewing machine […]

This month Helen will show you how to create an English paper piecing Christmas Tree using traditional hexies. What do you need to bring? Scrap fabrics at least 5" suitable for Christmas tree and trunk Needle Thread Scissors Glue pen for fabric Background fabric 14" square  

This month Helen will show you the art of free motion quilting and appliqué. What do you need to bring? Sewing machine which must be able to drop the feed dogs or this will not work Attachment darning foot for your sewing machine Contrast thread Scissors Quilt sandwich 15" square 0.5mtr Bondaweb for appliqués Fabric […]

Join Amanda to learn how to prepare fabric for a Log Cabin Patchwork technique and construct a square unit of the patchwork. Fabric and thread will be provided for you to use. What do you need to bring? Your sewing machine Previous experience This workshop is suitable for confident beginners. You should be comfortable using […]

This month Helen will show you how to create the Missouri star block. The finished block will be 20". Perfect to make a quick table runner, centrepiece table mat or the start of a super fast quilt. What do you need to bring? Sewing machine and thread A fat quarter for each of the colours […]

A wonderful way to start off the year. This month Helen will show you how to create the strip heart block. You can choose to create either an  8" or  jumbo 18" block. You can use the jumbo one to make a lovely cushion cover or the start of a super fast growing quilt! This […]

This month Helen will show you how to create an 8 point star using foundation paper piecing. It is a simple but effective star using foundation paper piecing. Great for advanced or beginners. This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s […]

This month Helen will show you how to Quilt as you go ( QAYG) Square in a Square. A great introduction to quilt as you go, making a large quilt seem less daunting! This method ensures all your quilting is done in manageable size blocks using a simple piecing method. This workshop is suitable for […]

This month Helen will show you how to create half square triangles. You'll be able to explore the many ways to make a marvellous block using this simple technique. This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as […]

This month Helen will show you how to create the French braid. This is a great scrap busting technique and a wonderful block to use to make an easy table runner. This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features […]

This month Helen will show you how to create the orange peel block.   This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and […]

This month Helen will show you how to create the orange peel block.   This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and […]

A very special whole day quilting event! Sarah will guide you through the world famous Jelly Roll Race quilt top for 2.5 hrs in the morning and then you will have the rest of the day to work on your quilt top. We have a beautiful selection of jelly rolls and strip pies included in […]

A very special whole day quilting event! Helen will guide you through the world famous Jelly Roll Race quilt top for 2.5 hrs in the morning and then you will have the rest of the day to work on your quilt top. We have a beautiful selection of jelly rolls and strip pies included in […]

Join Wendy from Moda Fabrics to piece and quilt with a our brand new range of solids: Bella Solids. Bring your machine, chat with like-minded quilters and purchase Bella Solids at a discounted price. Entry is free.

Mini Project Day with Helen - Perfect Pouch Welcome to the New Year and the new venue! Join Helen for this longer workshop where you will create a project using fat quarters and scraps. We have a beautiful rainbow of fat quarters by Alison Glass of Andover Fabrics at a special price for this workshop […]

This month Helen will guide you through how to boost your binding techniques by adding a pop of colour to your quilt, runner and cushion binding. You will also get plenty of tips as to how to get the perfect corners too! What do you need to bring? Sewing machine and thread 2 skinny quarters […]

Join Wendy from Moda Fabrics to piece and quilt with a our new range of solids: Bella Solids. Who is this for? Quilters who would like to learn a new block or develop their skills in piecing. This is perfect for quilters who would like to spend a few hours sewing a new block using […]