Here to Help! Friday 20th December 2024 (10am – 3pm)

Here to Help! This is a new style of Sit & Sew Day with me in the background if you need a little help with your project.  This is mainly aimed at Patchwork and Quilting, or finishing off projects that you may have started on a workshop at the cabin.  It will not include Dressmaking, as this is not an area I cover.

It is help, not a full day’s teaching.  Often you know what you are doing, but need a little help and guidance with your project.

It will need to be booked in advance of the date.

Daily Fee – £20

Limited to 6 people

Disappearing Nine Patch with Tina Finbow – Saturday 4th January 2025 (10am – 4pm)

This is an ideal workshop for Beginners, especially if you are thinking of doing the 2 Day Beginners Quilt Course. You will make a Cushion Cover using the Disappearing Nine Patch technique, which has so many possibilities with layouts.  Once the front is made it will then be layered up on wadding and quilted, before making it into the cushion cover.  If you love the technique it also makes a great Table Runner if you make 3 sections to join together.  This will be discussed at the workshop.

You will need your Sewing Machine with a ¼” foot and a walking foot is ideal for machine quilting. 

Workshop Fee – £45 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 People

Scrap Buster Zipped Pouch with Tina Finbow – Sunday 5th January 2025 (10am – 4pm)

A fun new workshop – you can use your scraps of fabric – or if you prefer you can pick your own colourway to work with.

During the day you will create your own piece of quilted fabric which you will then make into a Zipped Pouch – with a really easy method of putting a zip in.

You will need your ¼” foot, rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat on the day, with a little bit of easy prepping before the day to ensure you get your zipped pouch finish during the workshop.

Workshop Fee – £45.00 (This does not include your materials)

Limited to 8 People

Beginners Swedish Weaving with Sarah Boardman – Saturday 11th January 2025 (10am – 4pm)

If you enjoy hand sewing or even want to have a go at a new technique, this workshop offers an opportunity to learn something new.  Having been on a couple of workshops for Swedish Weaving, I can say how enjoyable this technique is.

Sarah Boardman, a local Textile Artist, will be joining us again to offer a one day workshop teaching the fabulous hand sewing technique called ‘Swedish Weaving’. We first saw this technique when Sarah was exhibiting and we were so amazed and wanted to know more……

In Sarah’s words:-  Swedish weaving or Huck embroidery has been traditionally worked to create beautiful borders on table and bath linens and clothes such as aprons. Although it’s origins can be traced back as far as the 15th Century, it has a wonderfully contemporary quality and is perfect for creating decorative items from wall hangings and cushions to cards and small gifts.  In this introductory workshop you will learn some basic stitches and work a small band that can be made into a card, bookmark or needlecase. You will also see how to vary the design and how it can be used to create larger pieces. 

Sarah will be offering a kit for £15 which will contain what you need.  This is payable directly to Sarah on the day.

Workshop Fee – £45.00      (This does not include the materials)

Limited to 8 People

Scrap Buster Zipped Pouch with Tina Finbow – Sunday 12th January 2025 (10am – 4pm)

Due to the popularity of this workshop I have added a NEW date.

A fun new workshop – you can use your scraps of fabric – or if you prefer you can pick your own colourway to work with.

During the day you will create your own piece of quilted fabric which you will then make into a Zipped Pouch – with a really easy method of putting a zip in.

You will need your ¼” foot, rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat on the day, with a little bit of easy prepping before the day to ensure you get your zipped pouch finish during the workshop.

Workshop Fee – £45.00 (This does not include your materials)

Limited to 8 People

Beginners Quilt with Tina Finbow – Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th February 2025 (10am – 4pm)

This course is based over 2 sessions (Saturday 8^th & Saturday 15th February 2025), and you will make a small lap quilt.  It is aimed at Beginners and you will learn how to accurately cut your fabric, piece the fabric with a ¼” seam, attach a border, layer up with wadding and a backing, machine quilt and then attach a continuous binding.

You will need your sewing machine with a ¼” foot and a walking foot, plus a rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat for this course. Plus your standard sewing kit.

These are the essentials of Patchwork and Quilting. 

Workshop Fee – £110.00 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 4 Places – currently FULL but we do have a reserve list

Pineapple Spiral Panel with Aitchbee – Sunday 23rd February 2025 (10am – 4pm)

This is a Brand NEW Workshop.

In Aitchbee’s word’s:

Fun with simple Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) – this design may look complicated but it is very easy to achieve! Perfect to make a cushion front or tote bag. Full instructions are given for the stitch-and-flip FPP technique. Each student will receive a full set of instructions, with colour photographs and diagrams, to complete the project at home. This is a machine sewing class.

Finished size approx. 20 x 20 inches.

This would be a good workshop for all levels but also for beginners wanting to learn about Foundation Paper Piecing and Aitchbee is a superb tutor to learn this technique with.

Workshop Fee – £55 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Magnus the Book Cushion (Armadillo) with Aitchbee – Sunday 16th March 2025 (10am – 4pm)

Brand NEW workshop:-

This is another of Aitchbee’s amazing creations and Magnus the Armadillo is fabulous.

In Aitchbee’s words:-

Meet Magnus the Armadillo, a friendly chap who wants to accompany your young ones while they curl up with their favourite book. The detail on Magnus is created by Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and the project also includes a simple envelope cushion back and a carry handle. Experience of FPP would be an advantage, but not essential since I will be giving full, step-by-step, instructions this versatile technique. Each student will receive a full set of instructions, with colour photographs and diagrams, to complete the project at home. This is a machine sewing class.

Finished size approx. 16 x 16 inches

Workshop Fee – £55 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Star of Persia Lap Quilt or Table Centre with Aitchbee – Saturday 5th April 2025 (10am – 4pm)

Brand NEW Workshop:-

The sample for this is hanging in the cabin and it’s a mesmerising piece of work and I think it would look great as a table centre piece on my table at home. 

In Aitchbee’s words:- 

STAR OF PERSIA Lap quilt or table centre –

Oh, we do like a quilt that looks complicated but is, in fact, very simple. The woven star illusion is created with one easy Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) block in various colours. No experience of FPP is needed for this class since I will be giving full step-by-step instructions on this versatile technique.  Each student will receive a full set of instructions, with colour photographs and diagrams, to complete the project at home. This is a machine sewing class. Finished size approx. 35 x 40 inches

This is a workshop suitable for all levels, but an option for Beginners too.

Workshop Fee – £55 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people