Top 10 Best Quilting Patchwork classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Successful patchworking and quilting is part knowing what to do, and part practice. Come along as and when you have a question, need help, want some time out to actually get some patchworking done, or want to have a go at a new technique. Each session will have a demonstration at the beginning and then you can practice that technique or seek help with your own project as needed. The club will run on Tuesday afternoons during term time. We welcome those who already have basic patchwork knowledge and have mastered some blocks but are having specific problems or want to progress and learn how to become more accurate, or some tips and tricks to get things done with less effort. Perhaps you've seen something you'd like to have a go at but are not sure what technique is used. Come along! We run small group classes with a maximum of 6 students so you can get the most out of our expert tuition, and a sewing machine to yourself. Topics may include Half Square Triangles Other triangles curved piecing (orange peel, drunkards path) Improvised piecing (straight lines) Free motion quilting (meander and pebbles) Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) beginner Improvised piecing (curves) English Paper Piecing (EPP) Using Patchwork templates and specialised rulers Walking Foot quilting with guidelines Strip Piecing If you haven't quilted before you might be interested in our 4 week How to Quilt course which covers all the basics and results in your very own small quilt. For more details click here https://craftmyday.live.baluu.co.uk/event/learn-how-to-quilt-1568112801

Learn How to Quilt while creating your own lap/cot sized quilt using your own guided layout and method choices. You will learn about each stage of quilting. Designing, Cutting, Patchworking, Quilting (stitching the quilt layers together) and Binding, with choices of methods to trial before you decide which you will use on your very first quilt! At the end of the course there will be a chance to share ideas about what kind of quilt you’d like to make next, and where to find additional resources. Suitable for anyone who can stitch a straight line on a sewing machine. Our tutor Sarah, is an experienced patchwork maker. This is a four week course. You will need to purchase the main fabrics- Please see Instructions. All other materials and light refreshments will be provided.

Have a go at free motion quilting, understand the basics, the terminology and let yourself loose on a sample.

Miesje ‘the textile and surface design extraordinaire’ will take you on a journey of using little tiny beads to create a very cool ring for your lovely fingers! You will be using peyote stitch to create these beautiful, colourful beaded rings. You’ll be working from Miesje’s pre-designed patterns so no previous experience necessary. Just choose your colours and off we go! All materials and tools are provided for this workshop including… Variety of designs that are easy to follow Amazing selection of colourful beads Needles and threads etc Suitable for beginners – no previous experience necessary x This project is done entirely by hand! So bring your glasses and get those fine motor sewing skills up to spec! Come along to Miesje’s afternoon ‘Garland’ workshop too! Make a day of it!!

Join us for a creative patchwork and quilting experience! This class is ideal for those of you, who are new to patchwork quilting or those of you, who want to explore experimental ways of working. Techniques will combine hand and machine sewing skills. If you have never used a sewing machine before, we recommend attending our Beginners Sewing class (introduction to using a sewing machine) In the morning you will create a series of sample 'blocks'. In the afternoon, piece together the blocks, add wadding and quilting stitches and assemble your own personalised 'envelope style' cushion cover or start a larger project (such a quilt) to be completed at home or at our fortnightly 'Craft Club' On completion of the class, participants should confidently be able to: Have an understand of patchworking and quilting techniques and how to 'break the rules' Use a machine to piece together fabric pieces creatively to form a new fabric Experiment with hand 'running stitch' the basis of most quilting designs. Explore colour, texture and creative expression using textile remnants. See the potential to translate ideas into practical items such as cushions, quilts, garments or expressive textile art pieces. All materials and equipment provided.

This is a modern take on an old favourite. Patchwork is a traditional technique that uses bits of left over fabric to create quilts or cushions covers but these days it is used for so much more. You will be amazed how colourful, small bits of fabric can come together, up-cycled to create things of beauty. They can also be used to make up skirts, jackets and even accessories such as scarves, collars and jewellery or used to make inserts and patches to mend, giving pops of colour and updating clothing, breathing new life into old favourites . With patchwork recycling bits of old and unused fabric becomes easy and very fashionable. Our experienced seamstress Pat Stevens will be teaching you. What you will learn: This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork with a machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork piece that can be used within many other projects. You will ideally need be proficient on a sewing machine. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats , scissors and rotary cutters. Tea and light refreshments will be available. Should you wish to continue your journey we offer a Patchwork class Thursdays with Pat that you can sign up for at a later date. What you need to bring: Bring along fabrics from your stash at home or buy fabric from our selection in store which is also available pre cut strips. CLASS SIZE: 6 DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Saturday 16th, April 10:30-1:30 PRICE: £35 LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (within the Post Office entrance) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Sunday 28th May, 10.00-12.00 In this Quilting Workshop with Lauren MacDonald, you will learn how to stitch together quilt layers entirely by hand. Quilts are made up of a top layer (usually patchwork), a middle layer (fluffy wadding), and a bottom layer (usually plain fabric or simple patchwork). During the session you'll be working with "whole cloth" samples, meaning the top layer is made of a single, simple piece of cloth instead of patchwork. You'll learn how to prepare these layers, mark your lines to quilt, quilt the layers together, and finish the edges of your sample by hand. Lauren will be combining textile history and culture with practical skills, no knowledge of patchwork is needed. Lauren MacDonald is a multidisciplinary designer, researcher, and founder of the textiles studio Working Cloth. She has a background in material culture, textile science, and fashion, and her practice is focused on traditional textile handcrafts. Her first book In Pursuit of Color: From fungi to fossil fuels: uncovering the origins of the world's most famous dyes will be out in July 2023. The workshop is open to a maximum of 14 participants (age 15+) on a first come, first served basis. Attendance at the workshop costs £65. Location: STORE STORE, 154 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JU, London STORE STORE is a shop and educational space. We run Public Workshops and free After School Clubs for state school students in design, art and fashion. The proceeds from the tickets sold in this Public Workshop go back into supporting the educational programme.