Mitred Magic quilt top
Are you bored of having straight and square border joins? Learn how to get beautiful mitred ones instead.
This is a beginner friendly project comprising of a number of half square triangles, a quick make for any experienced patchworker. Then, when it comes to adding the borders you’ll learn how to get a lovely diagonal mitred joining right up into the corner point, a delightful change from all those square border joins.
What will we cover?
You will learn how to make half square triangles to make the main body of the quilt top and then Sarah will share with you her tips and the technique for making mitred borders
How will I be taught?
In our light and airy studio by our friendly tutor
Do I need any previous experience or skills?
This project is suitable for beginners’ to patchwork and quilting and also offers skill building for those with some experience.
Are materials provided? Is there anything I need to source myself?
You will need to bring the following with you:
1 x charm pack of (42) 5″ squares or (38) 5″ squares cut from fabric.
1.25m fabric for the half square triangles (white in picture) and thin border strip
1m each of contrasting fabric for the borders (pink and yellow in picture)
What will I take home with me?
By the end of this workshop you will have made a good start on this quilt top and take home the skills needed to finish it off at home. You will also be given full written instructions to take away.
Refreshments
Drinks and biscuits will be available but we recommend that you bring a packed lunch with you.
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.
