Monday 3 August 10.30-4.30pm

Tutor: Marion Haslam

Level: confident beginners/intermediate

Learn how to combine patchwork and appliqué in one modern quilt. Marion’s first quilt was based on classic blue and white china, but you of course can choose any colour combinations. There is also a choice of finished sizes to make. If you are newer to quiltmaking, the smaller option will of course be faster to finish.

Marion’s second blue and white quilt, sewn as part of our mudlarking window display, features the Larking collection by Janet Clare and we can offer quilt kits for this workshop. The kits feature either the Larking prints, a variety of carefully chosen low volume prints to complement and the China Plates design for the borders and binding. The second kit option has a selection of prints with children in mind, again with low volume prints and a coordinating border print (of your choosing). The kits will be made to order, so please pre-order before the workshop. (If you’ve booked on the course, but didn’t order a kit, just give us a call on 01634 838880 before 18 July, so we have time to prepare one for you).

However, the pattern will also be stunning in your own choice of patterned charms or even a variety of solid colours. The finished quilt measures approximately 90 x 90cm (36 x 36in), or 76 x 76cm (30 x 30-in) which makes it an ideal size for a wall quilt.

During the day students will learn a modern way of sewing appliqué using a fusible medium which is a satisfying and fast way to create a quilt. Everyone works at different speeds. Some students may even be able to start quilting their quilt tops and you’ll be shown several options for quilting. Note: students should have sewn a quilt beforehand or come onto one of our beginners courses, so they can finish the quilt in their own time at home. Machine sewn.

Equipment and material needed:

• Sewing machine. Remember the foot pedal, lead, plus your 1/4in / straight sewing foot, spare bobbins, instruction booklet etc. Or travel light and book a machine, subject to availability.

• Sewing kit containing sharp fabric scissors, small scissors or snips, pins and a stitch ripper

  Option 1 - quilt measures 90x90cm (36x36in)

• Larking quilt kit - please add to order, or…

• 1 charm pack containing a minimum of 36 5-in squares

• 4 fat quarters (or the equivalent meterage) of a variety (min 4) of low volume prints for the background, or tonal fabrics, such as Grunge, Cottage Cloth or Linen Texture

• 80cm fabric for borders and binding

Option 2 - quilt measures 76 x 76cm (30 30-in)

• 1 charm pack containing a minimum of 42 5-in squares

• 50cm fabric for borders

• 30cm fabric for binding

  For both sizes

• 1m of Bondaweb

• A5 piece of template plastic

• Fabric marking pen / pencil

• Cotton threads to coordinate or a neutral colour

  To finish your quilt at home:

• 1m of 112cm backing fabric and wadding (1.2m of fabric is a sleeve is needed) / 90cm of both for the smaller size quilt

• 505 temporary spray

• Quilting thread of your choice

If there is anything you’re missing, you can buy fabrics, threads and haberdashery etc from the store during the day. Refreshments will be provided at each workshop.

If you have any questions, please phone us on 01634 838880 before booking. Note: we do not send out reminder emails before a workshop, as all the information you need is here! For location and car parking info, please see our Contacts page.

Please check dates carefully before booking as we do not offer refunds on workshops. For full booking terms, please read here.