We are a patchwork and quilting supplies shop based in Blackhall Mill (about 8 miles outside Newcastle Upon Tyne). Originally established in August 2005 we provide a wide range of quilting and patchwork related goods and services.

Saturday, 9 June 2018

Our latest class list

Hello,

Here is a list of our classes,

June

Saturday 16th- Machine Embroidery Block of the Month, Appliqué in the Hoop. 10:15-12:45

Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front. £15. 

Tuesday 19th- Regency Cushion- 10:15am-2:30pm 

Using one Moda Charm Pack make the Cushion front and Binding. Add a little Fabric to do remaining squares to complete the back of the cushion.
Purchase a Moda Charm Pack at The Fat Quarters for the class and get 10% off.
Cost includes pattern. £10. 

Friday 22nd- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:30pm

One of our most popular classes. During this class we explore what your sewing machine is capable of doing and making sure you have the confidence to use it. Cost £10

Saturday 30th- Dressmaking with Wendy- 10:15am-12:45pm. 

Have you ever fancied making your own clothes? This class will be perfect for you. It's suitable for beginners and for those with some experience. Wendy will guide you through your chosen garment with lots of hints and tips. In each session you will learn a dressmaking skill such as how to insert a zip or a dart. In the class you will get a FREE dressmaking pattern from a selection in store. All of this for only £10! 

July

Friday 6th - Funky Flowers Charm Pack quilt. 

Make the Funky Flowers Charm Pack Quilt Using one Moda Charm Pack and 80cms of Background Fabric.
In the class learn how to do some quick Piecing, fusible Applique and quilting.
Finished Size 32 x 32 inches approx.
Ideal for beginners.
£10.

Friday 13th- Float like a Butterfly Wavy edge class- 10:15am-2:30pm.

In the class you will learn how to simply piece, cut on the bias and create a wavy edge and then how to easily bind it, plus some simple hexagon appliqué.
A great technique which can be applied to so many of your projects once you know how.
You will need a charm pack and a wavy edge ruler.
£10.

Saturday 14th- Machine Embroidery Block of the Month- Appliqué in the Hoop- 10:15-12:45



Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make
 a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front.
£15

Saturday 14th- Selfish Sewing- FREE class- 1:15pm-3:15pm

So often life takes over and we are so busy doing other things that we forget to have time to sew. The 
Selfish Sewing Session is a great opportunity to catch up with or finish off old projects or just start something you have wanted to do.


Saturday 14th- FREE Interfacings Demo- 2pm 

Are you baffled by Interfacings?
If you think Vilene or Vliesk is the Interfacing you need then Kim will talk about the many different 
types there are, when and how to use them.
The session is Free and includes a Free information Pack.

Friday 20th- Not a Trip Around the World

A quick and simple strip technique will make this quilt project.
Simple machine Piecing and cutting brings the project together very quickly.
The size made in Class is an ideal wall hanging or a throw for a chair however it could be easily made larger if required. Ideal for beginners.
£10.

Saturday 21st- Christmas in July- 10:15am-12:45pm


Get ahead this year with the first of our monthly classes which are focusing on Christmas.
The first project will be a simple pieced and appliqué cushion. Image to follow.
Cost £10

Friday 27th- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm 

If you want to get the most out of your machine, learn new techniques, discover what the feet can do and more then this is the perfect class, one of our most popular. Cost £10.


August

Saturday 18th- Machine Embrodiery- Block of the Month, Appliqué in the Hoop- 10:15-12:45

Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front.
£15.


Saturday 24th- Machine Embroidery Bag- 10:15-2:30pm. 

This bag has a beautiful applique and embroidery design on the
handbag. This design is an ITH in the hoop machine embroidery
design. The quilting is done in the hoop and the bag requires four
hoopings altogether.

The design comes in two sizes - the 6 x 10 and 8 x 12 hoops. Both sizes

are included in your purchase. The bag is completely lined and has no

raw seams. The lining and borders are added with your sewing machine.

Finished sizes are:

6x10 - 30.5cm wide x 25cm high x 9cm deep (12"x 10" x 3.5")

8x12 - 41cm wide x 30.5cm high x 9cm deep (16"x 12" x 3.5")
£20.


Friday 31st- Getting Ready for Christmas- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 

Each month leading up to Christmas we will be doing a different project to get us ready for Christmas.

This month let’s turn our attention to the table. Make either a Xmas Table Runner or Placemats for you or to give as a gift. Cost £10.

For more information or to book call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website. 


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