Wed 12, 19 and 26 November

Tutor: Marion Haslam

Level: Confident Beginners / Intermediate

* 3 session workshop 7.00-9.30pm

Too much fabric? Too little time? Join Marion on this 3-part workshop and sew a patchwork quilt in manageable bite-size pieces. It’s also a great opportunity for using up odd scraps of fabric left over from other projects (or treasured fabrics which are piling up!). This is an ideal introduction to scrap quilting and is a great skill builder. Plus it’s the perfect workshop for making finished quilts as a Christmas present. If you’d rather make a table runner, the quantities shown here will make a great size runner.

You’ll piece and quilt blocks during the first two sessions, using a technique known as quilt-as-you-go. On the first evening you can use our fabrics for trying out several pattern and technique options, before starting on your chosen fabrics. During the third session, you’ll learn how to join your blocks together to complete and finish the quilt. The break between classes enables you to continue sewing your blocks at home. The finished quilt can vary between 90 and 120cm square. This is a good size for a cot/playmat or lap/sofa quilt. Once you’ve mastered this technique you can sew even larger quilts in future.

Machine sewn and suitable for beginner / intermediate quiltmakers . Students should be competent machine stitchers (sewing in a straight line with an even tension).

Please bring to the workshop:

• Sewing machine. Don’t forget the foot pedal, ¼ inch foot, spare bobbins, instruction book etc. If you have one, please bring your machine’s walking foot. As you’ll be doing a lot of sewing, put a new needle in the machine before the class

• Rotary cutter, cutting board and ruler. If you have them, square acrylic rulers 8x8in or larger are very useful

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

Ÿ        Plus

• Cotton quilt fabrics - any strips of fabric at least 1 x 6in (2½ x 15cm) or larger can be used. You can sew a real mixture of colours, patterns and plains and any scale of print. If you want to use a single colour, eg blue, you’ll need varying shades and tones for an effective quilt. It’s also perfect in Christmas patterns. It’s an ideal technique for using leftovers, so fill a bag with at least 2m of your fabrics. A Jelly Roll can also be used, together with other strips in a variety of sizes. This quantity is sufficient for a 90x90cm quilt. Increase quantities by 50% for a larger quilt

• 1m of 115cm wide cotton fabric for backing (1.25m for a larger quilt)

• 1m of 115cm wide wadding (1.25m for a larger quilt)

• Thread to tone with your backing fabric. Please prepare a full bobbin before the class

• For the third class - 50cm of plain/plainish cotton fabric for sashing (1m for a larger quilt)

Missing supplies? You’re welcome to buy fabrics, threads and quilt rulers etc from the store. Remember, you’ll receive a stamp on your loyalty card for every £15 of purchases. At this class you’re also welcome to dive into Hometown’s scrap fabrics.

Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, please phone us on 01634 838880 before booking. Note: we do not send out reminders before a class as all the info you need is here. For Shop location and parking in Rochester, please look at our Visit Us page.

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