Patchwork And Quilting Workshop

The group will meet every two weeks starting on 3rd October 2011. The more experienced members of the group will volunteer and take turns to introduce a technique, a block or a topic for each meeting.

Group members will all have varying levels of experience, so everyone will work at their own pace. Beginners are welcome and do not need to feel 'out of their depth'. Help and support will be provided as required. We'll soon have you as addicted as we all are. The workshop will last for 2 hours, but you can take advantage of the final half hour to ask questions and get advice on anything else that you are working on.

All sewing during the class will be by hand. Don't feel that you have to work on the topic-of-the day but, please, bring along some sewing of your own to work on.

Schedule of sessions.

3rd Oct       Lesley Thompson          

Attic Windows          

Lesley will give instructions for making a 12inch block. Maybe you would  like  to try something a different size. Bring along your picture fabrics for an interesting view out of your window.

17th Oct      Bobbie Turley

 Dresden Plate Variation

Bobbie is going to show us how to do a Dresden Plate block, but this one is just a little bit different.

31st Oct      Margaret Cadman

 Martha Washington's Star

Margaret has chosen a real traditional block based on squares and triangles.

14th Nov     Jenny Stobart

Tropical Breeze

This block is a more modern design and uses 5 different colours.

28th Nov     Sue Summers

Folded Star Trivet

This uses a technique called Somerset Star which is a form of patchwork using small squares of fabric folded to make triangles, which are then sewn to a background fabric.

12th Dec      Irene Mackie

  Cathedral Window Pincushion

Produce a pincushion from two contrasting fabrics and learn about the beautiful Cathedral Window technique.

16th Jan       Fiona Kiddle

Foundation Pieced Boats

 Fiona is going to show us how to make some blocks with a nautical theme.

30th Jan       Lesley Thompson

Stained Glass Tulips

We will use the stained glass technique and beautiful, bright fabrics to make a block with tulips which can be converted into a cushion cover or wall hanging if you wish.

13th Feb       Carol Unwin

Windblown Square 

We will be learning drafting and piecing skills while making this Windblown Square with Carol.

27th Feb        Bobbie Turley

Bow-Tie Block

This is a popular traditional design but Bobbie will be showing us a new way to sew it.

12th Mar