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September 2019
Creative Textiles Group – Autumn / Winter 2019: Day 1
In the first of a series of four classes running in September, October, November and December 2019, textile designer Morag Gray encourages you to explore your creative potential and learn exciting textile techniques to transform your stitching into artwork. Awaken your creativity and surprise yourself with what you can do with leftover materials.
Find out more »Free Motion Machine Quilting – taster session (September)
Join us for a fascinating three-hour class on the technique of free motion quilting using the shop machines. Learn free motion basics, such as: how to set up your machine and yourself; how to prepare fabrics; and which needles and threads to use. You'll learn useful stitching techniques such as stippling, pebbling and curves.
Find out more »Pinwheels
Learn how to make this stunning block and show it off in a quilt! Use your stash or reduce your scrap bag to make these colourful pinwheels – use as many colours as you like with a minimum of three, on a dark background. This course is suitable for those who have made a quilt before.
Find out more »October 2019
Free Motion Machine Quilting – taster session (October)
Join us for a fascinating three-hour class on the technique of free motion quilting using the shop machines. Learn free motion basics, such as: how to set up your machine and yourself; how to prepare fabrics; and which needles and threads to use. You'll learn useful stitching techniques such as stippling, pebbling and curves.
Find out more »Creative Machine Embroidery
Make friends with Machine Embroidery! Learn to get the best out of your machine using different stitches to create a range of interesting effects with a few tricks for decorative details. Also good as a refresher to encourage you to be more creative with lots of lovely samples and inspiration.
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