Bugweeds Limited

Foundation Paper Piecing - The Pinery
2026-01-20 13:30 - 2026-11-17 15:30 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to our Pinery Quilt – Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Workshop with Helene.

If you’ve admired intricate quilt designs and thought “I could never make that”, this workshop is here to gently prove you wrong! Using the beautiful Pinery pattern by Lou Orth Designs, Helene will guide you through the Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) technique in a calm, supportive and confidence-building way. https://louorthdesigns.com

This is a long-term, relaxed quilting journey rather than a rushed project. There will be two taught sessions to introduce you to FPP and get you confidently started, followed by a series of monthly makers sessions where you can work on your blocks at your own pace, ask questions, and enjoy sewing alongside others. In November, we’ll come together for a whole-day finishing session to piece blocks together and make binding.

By the end of the workshop, participants should expect to have a completed quilt top, ready to quilt, bind and enjoy before next Christmas 🎄

If you can’t attend them all, please let us know and we will try and accommodate you as much as possible!

I wish I could make something like that!

Each stage of the workshop builds your skills gradually, helping your confidence grow alongside your quilt. Foundation Paper Piecing may look complicated, but broken down step-by-step it becomes logical, satisfying and a lot of fun.

Previous long-term quilting workshops at Bugweed’s have led to some really special friendships forming. There’s something about sitting side by side, sharing fabric choices, small victories and the odd sewing wobble that brings people together. This workshop is as much about community and connection as it is about making a quilt, and many people leave with not just a finished project, but new sewing friends too.

A wider sew-along community

The Pinery pattern by Lou Orth Designs is being hosted as a wider sew along, meaning quilters from all over the country (and beyond!) will be working on the same design at the same time. Participants are encouraged to share their progress, blocks and finished quilts on social media, adding an extra layer of inspiration, motivation and fun. It’s a lovely way to feel part of something bigger while still enjoying the in-person support of your Bugweed’s group.Workshop structure
Taught sessions
The two taught sessions will take place on the afternoons of 20th January and 27th January. These sessions will introduce you to Foundation Paper Piecing, understanding the Pinery pattern, fabric choices, cutting, accuracy, trimming and joining sections, giving you a confident and supportive start.

Makers sessions (Tuesday afternoons) To be booked separately at a cost of £15/session
These relaxed 3 hour drop-in sessions give you time and space to continue working on your quilt blocks in the studio, with Helene on hand for guidance and encouragement:
17th February
17th March
21st April
19th May
16th June
21st July
18th August
15th September
20th October

Full day finishing session
17th November – a whole day session to piece your blocks together, make binding and complete your quilt top ready for quilting.

What do you need to bring?

Sewing machine
Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Your copy of the pattern, available to buy here: https://louorthdesigns.com/collections/popular-patterns/products/pinery

What is included?

Two taught Foundation Paper Piecing sessions
One full day for completing the quilt top and making binding
A free whole day of “Space to Make” — access to our studio to continue your project in a space away from the distractions of home
Expert tuition and ongoing support from Helene
15% off all purchases in the shop for your quilt

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for beginners to FPP and quilters who are confident with the basics of quilting.
About our tutor
Helene is not only an all round fabulous person but also a fabulous quilter! She has many years of teaching little people in school and so has the patience of a saint, which makes teaching quilting to us adults a breeze! Helene loves quilting with a passion and can be found at her beloved Bernina sewing machine on an evening and weekend. She is part of the Yorkshire Modern Quilters group and enjoys experimenting with colour and pattern in her quilts, bags and other hand made items. Helene is very understanding of people’s individual needs and ways of learning so if you have any worries, concerns or questions about the workshops please just ask.

Stitch@Starbucks
2026-09-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 and 18 more dates | Starbucks, Clifton Moor, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4TU, United Kingdom
Here at Bugweed’s we love a good chat, time for craft and a tasty cuppa! This weekly session brings you all three of those in one free group!
Join us at Clifton Moor Starbucks every Tuesday (including through the school holidays) from 1pm till 3pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and discounted refreshments supplied by the lovely staff of Starbucks.
No need to book but if you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group where we share yarn ideas and check how many people are coming, please get in touch and we can add you! Please note – this group is growing and space can be limited so if you can let us know if you would like to come, it does help!
What shall I bring?

your project
money for a drink if you would like one
a good sense of humour!!

Foundation Paper Piecing - The Pinery
2026-09-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Pinery Quilt Makers Sessions

The Pinery pattern by Lou Orth Designs is being hosted as a wider sew along, meaning quilters from all over the country (and beyond!) will be working on the same design at the same time. Participants are encouraged to share their progress, blocks and finished quilts on social media, adding an extra layer of inspiration, motivation and fun. It’s a lovely way to feel part of something bigger while still enjoying the in-person support of your Bugweed’s group.

Makers sessions (Tuesday afternoons)
These relaxed 3 hour drop-in sessions give you time and space to continue working on your quilt blocks in the studio, with Helene on hand for guidance and encouragement:
17th February
17th March
21st April
19th May
16th June
21st July
18th August
15th September
20th October

What do you need to bring?

Sewing machine
Enthusiasm
Your copy of the pattern, available to buy here: https://louorthdesigns.com/collections/popular-patterns/products/pinery
Your FPP blocks so far

What is included?

ongoing support from Helene
refreshments

Required sewing knowledge/experience
These are the makers sessions for the FPP full year workshop. Please do not book these sessions if you are not attending the FPP Pinery workshops.
About our tutor
Helene is not only an all round fabulous person but also a fabulous quilter! She has many years of teaching little people in school and so has the patience of a saint, which makes teaching quilting to us adults a breeze! Helene loves quilting with a passion and can be found at her beloved Bernina sewing machine on an evening and weekend. She is part of the Yorkshire Modern Quilters group and enjoys experimenting with colour and pattern in her quilts, bags and other hand made items. Helene is very understanding of people’s individual needs and ways of learning so if you have any worries, concerns or questions about the workshops please just ask.

Micro Crochet Granny Squares Earrings
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Our wonderful friend Steffi Glaves is back at Bugweed’s for the second in the series of brilliant workshops in micro crochet. It’s tiny time again! Test your skills and learn some new ones on this exciting, creative workshop!
In this crochet session, Steffi will walk you through making a granny square for jewellery, sharing clever tips to conquer the magic ring and minimize sewing in ends. You’ll work with delicate sterling silver findings and a 0.9mm hook, with the option to go smaller or larger to suit your style. Leave with a beautiful pair of handmade earrings and the skills to make more.
Thread and light refreshments are included. Please purchase/ bring your own crochet hooks to the session. They will be available to purchase in store if you are adding to your collection!
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome.
What do you need to bring?

crochet hooks – 0.9mm and any others around this size that you would like to try
your glasses if you need them!!
patience
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for advanced beginners. You need to know how to basic crochet stitches, chain stitches, double crochet and treble crochet stitches.
About our tutor
Steffi Glaves is a wonderful human being as well as a designer & maker, specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. Steffi is the author of 2 books, which will be available to purchase on the evening. Both 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and 100 Micro Amigurumi have been a great success both in the UK and further afield.
