Saturday 20th June 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Compass Rose with Tina Finbow

With Kind Permission from Lynne Edwards – I will be teaching her lovely design Compass Rose.

The piece is made using raw edge applique and I have used a machine blanket stitch to attach the pieces to the background.  Most sewing machines have the blanket stitch pattern, but it would be a good idea to check your machine does, before the workshop.

This workshop is not suitable for beginners.

However, if you do prefer to hand sew – this course is also suitable for a hand sewing – please contact me for more details.

Workshop Fee – £48 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Sunday 21st June 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Fenchurch the Polar Bear with Aitchbee

This is a Brand NEW workshop with Aitchbee – the 3^rd of her bears.  In Helen’s words:- 

FENCHURCH the POLAR BEAR: Meet FENCHURCH the sleepy polar bear who’s ready for bed in his rainbow-coloured quilt. He’s been wrapped up warm watching the Northern Lights dance in the sky above him but now it’s time for a snooze. This panel, created using my favourite method of Foundation Paper Piecing, would make a great wall hanging or pillow sham. Full instructions for FPP will be given during the class, but some experience of the technique would be an advantage. 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 30 inches.

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

Limited to 8 People

Saturday 27th June 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Handmade Book with Mary McIntosh

Following the success of the first run of this workshop we are pleased to announce a NEW DATE with Mary McIntosh making a Handmade Book.

Learn the skills of basic bookbinding to make a unique A5 book. You will print fabric for the covers and paper for the endpapers, choice of colours available.

Then make the book signature from scratch before stitching and assembling the finished book. 

There will be a charge of £10 to cover all materials payable to Mary on the day.

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

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 4th July 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Eco Printing Silk Scarf with Mary McIntosh

This is a Brand NEW workshop with Mary McIntosh. 

Learn the skills of eco printing to create a unique and beautiful pure silk scarf

Mary will supply: Cookers, pans, drainpipes, mordants, iron water and other equipment needed for the eco printing at no extra charge.

100% pongee 5 silk scarf 28cm x 114cm with a hand stitched rolled edge from George Weill can be supplied for £6 if ordered in advance.

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

Limited to 8 people

Sunday 5th July 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Zip It Quilt Top with Tina Finbow

This is a Brand NEW Quilt top workshop for the Zip It quilt which was designed by Emma Jean Jansen and she has kindly given me permission to teach this design.  The pattern is required to do the workshop and this has been included in the workshop fee.

The pattern is created using a charm pack with an additional contrasting fabric. One charm pack would make a good size lap quilt with the addition of borders.  If you want to make the quilt top bigger and not have borders, then you could use 2/3 or even 4 charm packs and then just add the binding once quilted.

It’s an enjoyable workshop but not suitable for absolute beginners.

Workshop Fee – £58 (does not include materials but does include the pattern)

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 1st August 2026 – (10am – 4pm)

Book Cushion with Tina Finbow

Brand NEW Workshop – Book Cushion with a Zipped Back – a great gift to make for the little ones. 

You will learn all about making a cushion with a zipped back and binding on the edge with the added bonus of the pocket for the book to go into.  You can theme your cushion fabrics to the theme of the book – or stay completely neutral.  You can add an appliques name too.

These make such usable gifts, which the young ones can lean on whilst reading their book.

Not suitable for Absolute Beginners to Sewing.

Workshop Fee – £48 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people