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9/9/2011

Classes Autumn 2011

 

 

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

 

When you book on a class, we will assume that you have read, understood and agreed to our terms and conditions  which can be found here

 

 Skill levels explained:

 

Categories:  A = anyone and includes patchwork virgins

            V =  someone with no patchwork experience

           B = someone with some patchwork knowledge, including rotary cutting skills and ¼” seam allowance

 

 

Workshops at 32 Bridge Road, Autumn 2011

 

 

 

Embroidery with Heather (skill level: A) £32.00

An open class with Heather who will be there to help you with your embroidery – maybe something you started with her and still need to complete(!) or maybe start a new project.

Sat 3rd Sept 10am-4pm

Sat Nov 26th 10am-4pm Ref: 301

 

Embellishing Belles with Valerie  (skill level: A)   £32.00                 

Enjoy working with beads, sequins and other sparkly stuff and with Christmas on its way you can’t have too much sparkle;   Can’t do all day?  Well, we can try and team you up with someone else and put your put your name on a chair for just half a day.

Sat 24th September – 10am-4pm Ref: 302

Sat 22nd Oct  10am-4pm Ref: 303

Sat 19th Nov  10am-4pm Ref: 304

 

 

Inches patchwork with Hilary  (skill level: A) £32.00

These sweet little projects can be worked by hand or by machine;  they can incorporate various textiles and cutouts that create texture and interest and use up lots of your scrumptious little bits of fabric.

Sat 8th Oct – 10am-4pm Ref: 305

 

 

 Log Cabin Quilt with Lesley – followup and invitation for new students  (skill level: A) £32.00

A class for those who would like to learn this popular technique - AND those who have already started a log cabin quilt and wish to continue. Good for rotary cutting practice.

Thurs 13th Oct – 10am-4pm Ref: 306

 

 

Strip Roll quilt –  with Lesley  (skill level: Beginner) £32.00

This class uses 2 1/2" strips plus a toning fabric to make a block with a 3 D centre.  Ideal for all those strip rolls in your stash. Quick and easy fun class

Wed 19th Oct – 10am-4pm Ref: 307
 

 

 

 

LATE ADD-ON to CLASS SCHEDULE:  Absolute Beginner with Lesley - £32.00

No assumptions made at this class;  you will learn how to rotary cut, how to machine piece and how to sew the ¼” seam allowance so perfect for all those of you who always wanted to do patchwork but didn’t know where to start.  Perfect for the Patchwork virgin

Thursday 10th Nov – 10am-4pm.

 


 

Open Format - finishing class with Lesley  £32.00

Have you started a quilt/project with Lesley? For example - beginner quilt, flower quilt, log cabin, flic flac. Come along to finish your project

Wed 30th Nov – 10am-4pm Ref: 308                                                     

 

Open Patchwork classes 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, this would be a great place to start (and check out the dates at Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturdays where we have more space);   not only can we point you in the right direction but you get to see lots of other ideas being worked on – inspiration for the next project! Sewing machines are available for a small hiring fee.

 

Each date is booked separately but if you would like to work on a series (such as a sampler quilt) then book your chair first and we can discuss the project to work on later.

 

Wed 14th Sept – 10am-4pm Ref: 309

Wed 12th Oct – 10am-4pm Ref: 310

Wed 26th Oct – 10am-4pm Ref: 311

Wed 9th Nov – 10am-4pm Ref: 312

Wed 23rd Nov – 10am-4pm Ref: 313

Wed 7th Dec – 10am-4pm Ref: 314

Each class: £32.00

Suggestions for Open Format Patchwork with Val

 

 

 

Seeing Windmills Shoo Fly

Flower Power      Double Star

Watercolour Quilt

 

 

 

Wed Eve’s with Val 6-9pm

 

3 hours of sewing in the evening with no particular fixed agenda;  simple home dec ideas such as quick quilts and cushions and simple dressmaking, aimed at those who have never sewn before or would like to freshen up their skills.   Also perfect for the mum who just needs to get away for some ‘own’ time.   Each date is booked separately and you can book a series and we can then work and discuss your project later. For dressmaking and Home Dec you will need to bring your own patterns, we can obviously help with the construction and on the patchwork/quilting side we have a shop full of inspiration

 

Wed 7th Sept - 6pm-9pm Ref: 315

Wed 21st Sept - 6pm-9pm Ref: 316

Wed 5th Oct - 6pm-9pm Ref: 317

Wed 19th Oct - 6pm-9pm Ref: 318

Wed 2nd Nov - 6pm-9pm Ref: 319

Wed 16th Nov - 6pm-9pm Ref: 320    

Each class: £16.00

 

 

MAKE YOUR FIRST QUILT

Series of 7 Demo’s at 32 Bridge Rod

£32.00 only for the course fee

(7 sessions plus book included)

 

In this series of demos/lectures you will learn all you need to know about how to make this lovely 9-block sampler quilt.. Each block is different and so are the techniques.

 

While this course is planned for the absolute beginner (and we will be using the book written by M’Liss Rae Lawley) don’t feel that if you know a little about patchwork that this isn’t for you.  It’s a lovely quilt and we will cover not only various techniques for piecing and accuracy, but also the assembly of the quilt top, adding borders, preparing for quilting and binding.   The demo’s/lectures will complement and support the excellent information given in the book.   You will be invited to choose your own fabrics, and there will be two colourways on display for your guidance.

 

The first lecture-demo will be 2 hours and will cover an introduction to colour theory for your quilt, rotary cutting, ¼” seam allowance and strip piecing.   Other techniques throughout the series will include cutting and sewing triangles, strip piecing, chain piecing and adding sashing, cornerstones and borders.

 

Wed 21st Sept – opening lecture 11am – 2 hours approx

Wed 5th October            11am – approx 45 mins

Wed 2nd Nov        11am – approx 45 mins

Wed 16th Nov       11am – approx 45 mins

 

3 more dates in the spring to be agreed with teacher.

 

In order to run, this series of demos will require 8 students to join. Maximum number of students: 16.

 

Our Lady of Lourdes

Autumn 2011

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.

There is a small hiring fee for our sewing machines (£3.00 for the day)

 

Open Patchwork dates with Val

No fixed agenda on these dates but we have a little more room (usually) than at the shop to work on slightly larger projects – layer up your quilt, do the quilting etc.   Bring your own project along to work on or start something new with Val – some ideas are listed below and others shown on the coloured sheet.   If you find something in a magazine that you would like to work on, please discuss with Val before the class .

 

Ideas for class:

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.

Rainbow Quilt – great for anyone – including virgins.

Quick nickel pack and various  Jelly roll quilts- Virgins and beginners

Layer cake quilt - beginners

Stack’n Whack – adv beginners

Convergence Quilt – adv beginners

Spa Quilt - virgins

Ask at the shop if you’re not sure what these are/look like.

 

Sat 10th Sept – 10am-5pm £40.00 Ref: OLL321

LAST MINUTE ADDITION TO THE SCHEDULE: Saturday 24th September – 10am-5pm £40.00

Sat 29th Oct –10am-5pm £40.00 Ref: OLL322

Sat 26th Nov – 10am-5pm £40.00 Ref: OLL323

 

 

 

Machine Trapunto  - Philippa Naylor - ALREADY FULLY BOOKED - WAIT LIST ONLY

Full Day - All Levels.
Learn how easy and versatile machine trapunto can be, using regular straight stitch and free-motion techniques. A fabulous way of adding sculptural dimension to your work. Discuss material and equipment preferences, and gain insight into original and distinctive quilting patterns. After extensive demonstrations students produce a trapunto sample quilt using the techniques Philippa employs in her own work. Patterns are provided. 

September 13th at the Angel Pub, Thames Ditton (corner of Angel Road and Portsmouth Road) £42.00 (includes lunch) Reference PN 226

 

Machine Applique - Philippa Naylor - ALREADY FULLY BOOKED - WAIT LIST ONLY

Full Day - All Levels.
A practical workshop exploring an exciting range of machine applique techniques. You will begin a small sample piece which employs raw-edged, satin stitch, turned edge and blind hem stitch applique. Learn how perfect satin stitch and turned under circles are sewn, how to make and apply bias cut stems and how to produce outstanding sharp points. All this and a wealth of information on materials, equipment and personal techniques too! Patterns are provided

September 14th  at the Angel Pub, Thames Ditton (corner of Angel Road and Portsmouth Road) £42.00 (includes lunch) Reference PN 227

 

 

 

Free Motion quilting and Embroidery with Jennie Rayment

Let Jennie take the fear out of all that swiggly stuff we call quilting. This is a technique class; you will work on a stitch sampler but by the end of the day you will feel sufficiently confident to work on your quilt at home.

Sat 17th Sept, £42.00 including lunch and refreshments 10am-4pm Ref: OLL324

 

Colourwheel - 30 degree wedge ruler – with Chris Porter ~ A (all levels welcome) CANCELLED FOR THIS TERM

A great exercise in colour theory! Don’t be put off by the array of fabrics used, a kit will be available if you wish!! The same ruler can be used to make Dresden Plate.

You can rent the ruler on our Tool Rental plan (tool is £11.95, rental fee £3.00)

Sept 24th 10am-4pm    £40.00 at Our Lady of Lourdes Reference CP1

 

 

 

Enchanted Forest with Gail Lawther ~ A (all levels welcome)

During this workshop you’ll be creating your own magical night-time forest scene - choose either Hares or Birds to stitch on the day, and you can take the other design away with you to do at home. The designs are created in stained glass patchwork; it’s an ideal introduction to the technique even if you’ve never tried it before, as during the day we’ll cover everything you need to know

Sat 8th Oct  10am-4pm £40.00 at Our Lady of Lourdes Reference GL1

 

 

Cushions and Table Runner with Anne Baxter  (skill level: A)

Three appliqued cushions each measuring 16" x 11" for the festive season,  easily constructed from one piece of fabric, with an envelope back, and machine applique with fusible webbing.

A very simple pieced table runner which measures 20" x 43" which can be increased in length by 12" increments.  Easy machine piecing means that this is a quick project, and can be made as festive or non-festive as you like depending on your fabric choice.  One class sample has been worked in cream and red which gives it a slightly Scandinavian feel.

There might be a possibility for students wishing to finish one of Anne’s other projects to come along to this day. Please contact the shop to discuss further.

Saturday 22nd October, at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 10am till 4pm, £42.00 for the day, including lunch and refreshments

Ref: OLL325

 

 

 

Quilted Purse – Blingin’ and Binding with Paula Doyle  (skill level: A)

The class project is a quilted purse 5” x 8”  that has been designed with a billfold, I.D. section, credit card section, and coin purse. The object of this class is to show you how to bind the edges of any quilt to a professional standard

Saturday 12th November, at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 10am till 4pm, £42.00 for the day, including lunch and refreshments

Ref: OLL326

 

 

 

 

Invisible Machine Applique – including Drunkards Path the easy way with Dawn Cameron-Dick ~ A (all levels welcome)

Dawn is the queen of Invisble Machine Applique – so come and learn her 4 different techniques and apply to a traditional block. You will be amazed by how easy and quick it easy! No curve piecing involved!

Sat 10th Dec 10am-4pm £40.00, including lunch and refreshments at Our Lady of Lourdes Reference DCD1

 

  

 

 

 

                                                                                          

 

 

Hand Quilting with Jenny Barlow  (skill level: A)

This class will include instruction in pattern design and construction, along with practical tips for the actual stitching. The class will be in two parts, firstly the drawing of the patterns and learning how to make them fit spaces and turn corners. The patterns once made are then transferred onto fabric. The quilt layered and tacked together, then stitched.

The class will make a small item, possibly a small bag to hold sewing bits and bobs. We can also consider a small strippy quilt. Full guidance will be given in the art of the quilting (the stitching). Full instructions will be included in order to finish the item chosen.

Saturday 14th January 2012 at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 10am till 4pm, £42.00 for the day, including lunch and refreshments

Ref: OLL327