Saturday Workshops

Tittensor Village Hall

2010

Here are the dates when we will be serving up our traditional chocolate biscuits and gallons of tea or coffee, all spiced with generous dashes of inspiration and information in a friendly atmosphere. Lots of different things on the agenda this year – there's something for everyone!

All classes start at 10 am and finish at 4pm.

There is ample level parking and ramped access to the Hall.

Please note that any graphics are intended to give only a flavour of the class content – they do not accurately represent the project or technique.

Click on the class title for needs lists or photos.

Saturday 23 January            Basically Bags

Start the year in stitching style! We've had great fun making bags both large and small - we'll share lots of the tips and tricks and you'll have bags you can use beyond 2010. Great for gifts as well!

2 bag patterns provided for class

Saturday 20 February          Out of the shadows

Fabulously easy and amazingly effective - a little fusible magic and easy zig zag or satin stitch combine for a truly 3-D finish.

Wallhanging or larger

Saturday 13 March               Flying Geese

So many possibilities from this one pieced unit. Explore several methods of making multiple geese as well as folded geese, wandering geese and more besides.

Make up into cushions, bags or quilt blocks.

Saturday 17 April                  Fearless Free Motion

Build your confidence with free-motion quilting - from complete beginner to anxious improver, it's all here! Lots of tips, easy-to-follow demos and guided hands-on time - be amazed at what you can do!

Make up into cushions, table-mats or bags.

Saturday 22 May                   Strips and jelly rolls

Back by overwhelming demand following last year's class but with 2 new patterns/projects! Be sure to book early!

Wallhanging, large throw, small quilt top

Saturday 12June                  Free and easy applique

Release your inner child and enjoy simple shapes teamed with easy hand or machine stitching and a touch of funky folk art. And there's an exclusive ChrisandBarbara mini-project kit to play with!

Pincushion, needle-case, cushion, bag

Saturday 18 September       Squares and Layer Cakes

Almost as popular as Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes (10" squares) are irresistible. Slicing, stacking and simple machine stitching is speedy and satisfying - and no calories involved (unless you count the chocolate biscuits).

Wallhanging, large throw, small quilt top

Saturday 9 October              Grow your own quilt top

Start with a simple centre, add a pieced border, then anotherand perhaps another.  Make your own version of a vintage medallion style quilt - finished size can be a small wallhanging or a full-size quilt depending on when you can bear to stop.

Wallhanging to large quilt

Saturday 20 November        Chris and Barbara’s Christmas Special

Treat yourself to a day free from seasonal stress and enjoy stitching our mystery project - whether you choose festive fabrics or not, it's sure to please.

Wallhanging or table runner