Dates: Tues 25 March - 15 April (4 weeks)

Tutor: Marion Haslam

Level - Intermediate

7.00-9.30pm

Learn how to sew a striking block patchwork quilt over 4 evenings. Using a quick sewing technique, you’ll improve your sewing accuracy at sewing 1/4-in seams! So, a great skill builder all round. This workshop is ideal for those who say “I have lots of fabric at home”. The quilt pattern is very frugal in its fabric requirements as nothing is wasted on the front or back. So it’s a perfect pattern for scrap quilters in all your favourite fabrics. Or, you can sew the quilt in shades and tones of one colour, say greens, or choose 2 contrasting colours eg red and blue.

There are two size options to sew, 58-in (147cm) or 42-in (107cm) square. We’ll discuss different quilt layouts and backing, so you can really make your quilt your own. By also sewing at home between classes, students can finish a large quilt top with ease and fast sewers may even get as far as quilting. Alternatively, you can finish your quilt at your own speed at home with the instructions provided.

*If you want to make the quilt larger still, that’s fine, but I’ll let you do the maths as you’re not a beginner quilter! This course is suitable for quilters who are confident sewing accurate seams and rotary cutting. Machine sewn.

Materials and equipment required:

• Sewing Machine. Don’t forget the 1/4-in sewing foot and spare bobbins. Or you can hire a machine subject to availability

• Rotary mat (at least A3), imperial ruler (at least 12-in long) and rotary cutter with a sharp blade.

• A square ruler (8-1/2 or larger) is useful for the later classes

• Basic sewing kit - fabric / thread scissors, pins, fabric marking pen/pencil, stitch ripper

• Cotton thread to coordinate or a neutral colour

  Fabrics for a 58 x 58-in quilt (for a 42 x 42-in quilt in brackets):

• Fabric A - 5 fat quarters or 28 squares 7 x 7-in (2 FQs or 8 squares 7 x 7-in)

• Fabric B - as above (as above)

• Accent fabric C - 1 metre or 4 fat quarters (50cm or 2 FQs) or if you want to use the same fabrics as above, add another 2 FQs to each A & B (1 FQ to A & B)

• Background D - 1 metre or 4 fat quarters (50cm or 2 FQs). Plain, plainish or low volume fabric

• Week 3 - Inner sashing 30cm plain fabric (25cm)

• Week 3 - Outer sashing 60cm patterned fabric (40cm)

• Wadding, backing and binding fabric options will be discussed in class depending on your quilt size.

Refreshments are provided during the class.

Don’t forget that we offer students a discount on rotary equipment. It’s a good idea to sort out your fabrics to make best use of workshop time. But of course, if there’s anything you’re missing, you can buy supplies during the course.

If you have any questions, please look at our FAQs or phone us on 01634 838880 before booking. Please note we do not send out reminders before a class as all the info you need is here! For shop location and car park info, please look at our Visit Us page.