Friday 7 August 10.30-4.30pm

Tutor: Marion Haslam

Level - Confident Beginners / Intermediate

We’re not suggesting eating jelly in bed, but we do recommend that you can use your finished quilt as either a bed runner or bed quilt! If you already have a Jelly Roll, but don’t know how to use it, come on this workshop. You’ll learn a speedy (and a little bit sneaky!) patchwork technique and there are two size options.

Jelly Rolls are 2-1/2-in wide strips in glorious coordinated collections. Because the fabrics are pre-cut, you’ll be able to speed ahead sewing the patchwork quilt top during the day. Don’t worry if you don’t get the quilt top completely pieced, as you’ll have the full instructions for finishing at home.

This workshop is an ideal skill builder for quilters as it’s a great introduction to working with Jelly Rolls and for honing your sewing accuracy. There are 2 size options. The half-jelly option makes an excellent bed / table runner or wall quilt Or, use the full Jelly Roll and sew the larger quilt.

Students should be competent using their sewing machine and be able to stitch an even seam allowance. You should already have made a quilt / know how to finish a quilt at home, as this workshop is how to piece the top only. Machine sewn.

Materials required:

• Sewing machine. It’s a good habit to put in a new machine needle. Don’t forget the pedal, lead, 1⁄4-in foot, bobbins, instruction booklet etc. Or, hire one of our class machines, (subject to availability)

• Rotary cutter, cutting board and 6-1/2-in or wider ruler (we also have a few spares for you to share)

• 6 x 6-in ruler (essential if your long ruler is narrow) or an Omnigrid 98L ruler

• Basic sewing kit including fabric scissors, pins and a stitch ripper

• Quilters 1/4-in tape

• Cotton thread to coordinate with your Jelly roll or a neutral colour

  For a quilt runner approx 29 x 60in (74 x 152cm)

• Jelly Roll containing at least 20 strips. Either bring a full Jelly Roll (and select your favourite strips), or bring a half Jelly Roll. Or, make your own jelly strips at home. Each strip is cut 2-1⁄2in x 42-in (selvedge-to-selvedge). Cut with a rotary cutter and ruler for accuracy and straightness. Fabrics should be in a variety of light/medium/dark tones and can be patterned, floral, batiks, novelties etc

• 60cm border fabric. Best to use an all-over non-directional print

  To complete your quilt at home you’ll need*:

• 1.7m backing fabric (115cm wide) which includes enough fabric for a hanging sleeve, 40cm binding fabric, 90 x 170cm (33 x 64-in) wadding, quilting thread of your choice. * Not needed at the workshop

• For a quilt approx 56 x 67in (143 x 170cm)

• Jelly Roll containing at least 40 strips. Or, make your own jelly strips at home. (See above notes when making your own jelly)

  To finish your quilt at home:

• 1.1m fabric for border* Best to use an all-over non-directional pattern

• 155 x 180cm backing fabric* (3.1m of 115cm wide fabric), 50cm binding fabric, 155 x 180cm (60 x 71-in) wadding, quilting thread of your choice. * Not needed at the workshop

Refreshments are provided. You’re welcome to bring a packed lunch, or there are a variety of coffee shops, tea rooms, and delis in the high street for your lunch break.

Of course, if there’s anything you’re missing, you can buy supplies in store during the day.

Any questions, please phone us on 01634 838880 before booking. Note: we do not send out reminders before the class as all the info you need is here! Please check dates carefully before booking as workshops are non-refundable. For full booking terms, please read here.

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