Beginner’s quilt in a day
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
If you are looking to learn fundamental skills in patchwork and quilting this is for you. Spend a day working with precut pieces so that you can focus on the piecing and quilting, not all the fussy cutting.
Alternatively if you fancy a nice day out, working on a simple project with a group of friendly like minded people maybe you should book too! There’s nothing more relaxing than spending a day sewing in a beautiful space with a friendly bunch of people.
All materials are provided which includes the fabrics for the front and back of the quilt and the wadding for the middle. You just need to book, relax and turn up!
There will be a choice of colour for the border of the quilt, either a blue or red tone (subject to availability).
Finished quilt approx 55″ square.
What will we cover?
During this day course we will work with precut 10″ squares to make a classic patchwork quilt. Working with everything precut means that we can spend time on the piecing, learning how to work to accurate seam allowances, match and nest seam. We look at the best ways to press your work too. These are all very important patchwork skills.
With the quilt top completed we will then consider how to best baste the layers of the quilt together. This is the stage when we add the wadding and the fabric for the back of the quilt.
Finally we will move on to quilting options and how to get the best results.
The final step in the process is to add the binding to the edge of the quilt.
How will I be taught?
You will be taught in our light and airy studio by an experienced patchwork tutor. Sarah enjoys nothing more that sharing her skills and will take you through the project step by step making sure that you understand every step and clearly explaining the choices that we are making. See some testimonials below.
Do I need any previous experience or skills?
It is helpful if you are confident using a sewing machine if you want to get the most out of the session.
If you’re totally new to sewing, you can attend our Get To Know Your Sewing Machine workshop.
Are materials provided? Is there anything I need to source myself?
All materials for this workshop are provided so that you can focus on the skills. You do not need to bring anything with you, just book, relax and turn up!
What will I take home with me?
You will take home a classic patchwork quilt with instructions on the techniques that you have used so that you could make another one and another one!
Refreshments
Drinks and biscuits will be available but we recommend that you bring a packed lunch with you.
“The studio at Made and Making is a lovely space for exploring all sorts of crafts. I’ve completed the sampler quilt course. I’ve loved exploring different patchwork and quilting techniques. Sarah is a knowledgeable patient tutor and her enthusiasm for her topic is infectious.”
Jenny
“I am doing the sampler quilt and it is just amazing. I love everything about it and will be sorry when it’s finished. Will definitely be looking to improve my skills with Made and Making. Just fantastic.”
Teresa
“I have been on the beginners course to learn some new skills . The course is really well structured with so much to learn, but broken down into manageable chunks… I will definitely keep going with this now that I have started.
The workroom is lovely with lots of inspiration all around you in the form of pieces of sewing, quilting, crochet etc… examples of some of the things you can learn. It’s a lovely place to learn so many crafts.
Sarah is a very good teacher with clear instructions and examples of what I was supposed to be doing… and with ideas to rectify any less than perfect ‘sewing ‘ from me. I have nearly finished my sample quilt and am very happy with the results. Would absolutely recommend Made and Making…it’s a great place to learn and I have already signed up for another course.”
Lesley
Photography
During all of our workshops photographs are taken for promotional purposes only. Please make us aware at the time of booking if you would prefer not to be included.
Tutor
Owner of Made and Making, Sarah has been sewing all her life. Her passion is helping others to gain the same level of enjoyment from mastering these creative skills. She's known for her infectious enthusiasm, her endless knowledge and for her knack for explaining things clearly, leading to lots of 'aha!' moments. You may have seen her share some of those on the TV channel Sewing Street. In a previous life, Sarah was a branch manager in an insurance firm. Taking redundancy in 2012 allowed her to follow her dream of creating a hub for sewing and craft. At Made and Making Sarah teaches sewing, crochet, needle felting and other craft courses. She's also one of the tutors for the children's workshops. When family life allows, Sarah loves nothing more than immersing herself in her own projects.
