Page updated 4th June 2009

Classes Summer 2009

 

The samples pictured are only here as a guide - colours can of course be changed

 

 Skill levels explained:

Anyone – just that, and includes patchwork virgins

Virgins – no previous patchwork experience

Beginners – some patchwork knowledge, including rotary cutting skill and ¼”  seam allowance

Adv. Beginners – comfortable with the basics of machine patchwork and achieving ¼”

 

 

Unless otherwise stated please assume that sewing machines are required

 

 

Workshops at 32 Bridge Road

Summer 2009

 

 

ADD ON CLASS: AUGUST 1st 2009 -10am till 1pm with Hilary: Pincushion

 

 

 

Fans by the Cabin with Jane Coombes

This lovely quilt has three distinct parts to it and will be taught over 3 classes;   the first class will show you have to put together the Log Cabin blocks with Chimney stones;  the second will cover the appliqué fans blocks and the third part will be the border with the appliqué shapes.  

Tues 26th May/ Tues 23rd June and Tues 14th July  

10am-1pm each class                                                                     Series price (3 sessions)  £45        beginners

 

Fans by the Cabin

 

           

Jelly Roll bag with Lesley                                                                          

Yet another great use of 2 ½” strips from your stash or that jellyroll you fell in love with.  Again, if you see a colourway in the shop that you like, grab it when you can – give some thought to summer and beaches – the marine/beach range would just fit the bill brilliantly.

Wed 1st July   10am-4pm    £30                                                                                           beginners

Jelly Roll bag

 

 

Embroidery with Heather  

Another opportunity to continue to work on an embroidery project with Heather  (handwork)

Sat 25th July   1-5pm   £20                                                                                        anyone

  

Quilt-a-thon at the shop 

Make quilts for charity:  fabric and tuition is donated;  come along and learn new techniques for FREE in the 2 hour long classes.  Further class details to follow.

This year’s dates are:

 Thurs 16th July/Fri 16th July/Sat 18th July  

 

Patchwork Dates with Val:

These classes have no fixed agenda;   you can come along and work on whatever project you like (play catch-up from another one, or start something new).   If you have never done patchwork before, then this would be a great place to start (and check out the dates at Our Lady of Lourdes);  not only can we point you in the right direction, but you get to see lots of other ideas being worked on – inspiration for next time!

Dates and times:    each booked separately

 

Tues 30th June           10am-4pm     £30

 

 

Some Ideas for this term:

Log Cabin/Trip Around the World/Irish Chain- all part of the Quilt in a Day series which are really great.   For anyone starting out in patchwork they should be tackled in that order (degree of difficulty) but all three are really great for introducing you to fast piecing, and  improving (or indeed starting) your rotary cutting skills and the Log Cabin really can be done in a day Virgins/beginners

 

Irish Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diamond Quilt – this can be little (cushion size) or large (quilt size) - and is an introduction to the ‘inset seam’;  something that we patchworkers try hard to avoid, but sometimes, as in this pattern, unavoidable.   The shop samples were made by using Jan Krentz’s special rulers, but I can show you how to use the angle lines on your ruler to produce the same effect.    With the use of the large pieces, the quilt grows really fast                                              Advanced Beginners

 

Diamond Quilt

 

Stash Buster Quilt – inspired by Lynn Edwards idea, this was made as the back of a quilt (front still to be made!!). Allows you to use up lots of strips from your cupboard              Beginners

 

Stash Buster Quilt

 

Take 5 Fat ¼’s – this is another stashbuster quilt and VERY QUICK to make.               Virgins

 

Tulip Block – this single block is based on the Log Cabin design and uses rotary cutting skills.   It does feature in one of the Jelly roll books using 30’s style fabrics (which Isa now has in the store), but we did make our own Tulip quilt a while back; so why not give this a try – using the jelly roll plus a background fabric what could be easier?!                                      Beginners

 

Wobbly Border – this is SO much easier than it looks and would enhance any panel or medallion centre.             A great new technique to add to your repertoire.                              Beginners

 

Wobbly Border

 

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My First Quilt Series 2: dates for info only

Sat 9th May   12noon (approx 45 mins)

Sat 6th June   12noon (approx 45 mins)

Sat 25th July  10am to complete the series (approx 2 hours)

 

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Our Lady of Lourdes:

Summer 2009

Hampton Court Way, Surrey KT7 0LP

 

Your class fee includes lunch and light refreshments during the day.

Please advise us/remind us  of any special dietary needs .

 

Patchwork with Val       Level:anyone

 

Sat 30th May – Open patchwork with Val   10-5   £35

Sat 4th July – Open Patchwork with Val 10-5   £35 - fully booked - wait list only

 

Some Ideas for this term:

Log Cabin/Trip Around the World/Irish Chain- all part of the Quilt in a Day series which are really great.   For anyone starting out in patchwork they should be tackled in that order (degree of difficulty) but all three are really great for introducing you to fast piecing, and  improving (or indeed starting) your rotary cutting skills and the Log Cabin really can be done in a day

Virgins/beginners

Diamond Quilt – this can be little (cushion size) or large (quilt size) - and is an introduction to the ‘inset seam’; something that we patchworkers try hard to avoid, but sometimes, as in this pattern, unavoidable.   The shop samples were made by using Jan Krentz’s special rulers, but I can show you how to use the angle lines on your ruler to produce the same effect.    With the use of the large pieces, the quilt grows really fast                                              Advanced Beginners

Stash Buster Quilt – inspired by Lynn Edwards idea, this was made as the back of a quilt (front still to be made!!). Allows you to use up lots of strips from your cupboard              Beginners

Take 5 Fat ¼’s – this is another stashbuster quilt and VERY QUICK to make.               Virgins

Tulip Block – this single block is based on the Log Cabin design and uses rotary cutting skills.   It does feature in one of the Jelly roll books using 30’s style fabrics (which Isa now has in the store), but we did make our own Tulip quilt a while back; so why not give this a try – using the jelly roll plus a background fabric what could be easier?!                                      Beginners

Wobbly Border – this is SO much easier than it looks and would enhance any panel or medallion centre.             A great new technique to add to your repertoire.                              Beginners

 

 

Appliqué Country House with Anne Baxter - fully booked wait list only

This quilt will be on display at the 9th May class and as far as I am aware is another Medallion-style quilt

Saturday 12th Sept   10am-4pm                                          £35

 

  Appliqué Country House

 

 

Creating pictures with your machine stitches with Anja Townrow

This is a repeat class for those who were unable to enjoy the workshop with her back in 2008.   There is a choice of butterfly/bird and art deco cocktail glass wallhangings to choose from.  You will learn so much from Anja both about your machine (she seems to know about them all!) and also about threads and needles.   Your own machine will be essential for this class.

Sat 3rd October    10am-4pm                                                          £40

 

Handquilting with Lillian Hedley – we are very excited to be able to say that Lillian is coming to us on October 2nd to share her expertise;  unfortunately, word spread and with absolutely no publicity her class is full.   If you would have liked to have been involved, please let us know.  

 

Handquilting with Paula Doyle - Paula will be teaching handquilting on Saturday September 26th at Our Lady of Lourdes on Hampton Court Way - spaces still available


Still on the subject of handquilting, Lesley is looking into the possibility of quilting with interesting threads and large stitches, again to be on the autumn schedule. Please register your interest now (we have already a form - we just need to finalise the date with Lesley)

 

And looking even further ahead, we have put a date in the diary for Gail Lawther to come to us in the autumn of 2010 to give a class on stained glass designs – so make a mental note to check  out her work at Sandown