Quilt Workshops for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.
My next Series of Twelve Session Beginners and Intermediate Courses for 2010
will begin in September 2010. In the interim I will be offering Individual Workshops on a number of different subjects in Patchwork and Quilting to anyone who wishes to join in.
Individual Workshops.
Beginning in mid March I will be offering individual workshops to people attending my twelve week courses and to interested members of the public. If you think you'd like to join any/all of the workshops, contact me via email or phone me on 01248 716316 or 07941 102185. Each workshop will cost £20.00 and will run from 10:00 - 4:00 (if there are extra numbers they may also be run on evenings 6:30 - 9:30) They will be either on Anglesey or Llandygai village near Bangor, North Wales. Talk to me about the experience required for each course if you're not sure about your current skill level.
Fabric Bowls Workshop.
Thurs 25th March and Sun 28th March 2010.
Fabric bowls can be made in a variety of forms using pelmet vilene and bondaweb or a (more expensive) product called Fast2fuse which has glue already on both sides. They are quick and fun to assemble and make good presents. This workshop is easier than you may imagine; one or two bowls can be finished in a one-day Fabric Bowls Workshop.
Magic Tile Workshop.
Thurs 15th April and Sun 18th April 2010.
In this Workshop, Magic Tiles are made using a system of cutting through multiple layers of fabric, following a template, then re-arranging the pieces to form new blocks. Using this method you can make wall hangings, cot/bed quilts etc. Magic tile blocks can be enhanced by the addition of fused appliqué, added before cutting the original fabric squares. The re-arranged pieces are assembled using narrow joining strips. The blocks can be finished in the workshop ready for adding sashing/borders later. If you work quickly, a quilt top can be completed in a day.
Free Machine Quilting Workshop.
Thurs 13th May and Sun 16th May 2010.
The Free Machine Quilting Workshop requires a sewing machine with feed-dogs which can be dropped and an extension table is advisable. My method of machine quilting also uses an embroidery ring - an ordinary wooden ring is ideal; you don't need to invest in anything expensive. You should already be comfortable using your machine before coming to the workshop as there isn't time during the session to ponder over how to drop the feed dogs, add the extension table etc. Free machining opens up new, more adventurous ways of enhancing quilts and can be a novel way to approach wholecloth quilting.
Habotai Silk Painting Workshop.
Sun 25th April 2010.
The Silk Painting Workshop introduces the process of using a gutta resist on Habotai silk, stretched onto a simple frame,and painted with translucent silk paints. The lustrous beauty of silk thus enhanced produces a lovely textile which can then be used for quilting; incorporated into a garment or framed to hang on a wall. Silk painting can become an obsession,so perhaps this workshop should come with a health warning!
Accurate Curved Piecing Workshop.
Sun 30th May 2010.
During the Accurate Curved Piecing Workshop you will draw a small panel incorporating curved lines, produce templates, add ¼" seam allowance and assemble the panel during the workshop. This accurate method, once understood, can be applied in many quilting situations and gives more freedom in the types of blocks and piecing you can undertake. Curves add more flow to a quilt top and confidence in curved piecing can move you on to a new level of design and accuracy.
Free-cut Curves and Piecing with Prairie Points Workshop.
Sun 6th June 2010.
At the Free-cut Curves and Piecing Workshop rulers and accurate piecing go out of the window and you throw yourself into free cutting, narrow seams and a whole new approach to piecing patchwork. The addition of a few prairie points adds a little more fun to this lively workshop.
Monoprinting/Frottage/Fabric Printing Workshop.
To be announced.
You will arrive at the Monoprinting, Frottage and Fabric Printing Workshop with plain fabric. By the end of the day you will have transformed your cloth by the addition of your own colours and textures producing a textile which can be used in a later project. Monoprinting is by definition a 'one-off' and therefore totally individual: Frottage (rubbings) adds texture to your fabric from a variety of sources which become more diverse if the weather is good, and simple fabric printing with lino or potatoes can add a repeat element. The results can be surprisingly sophisticated. A number of media will be required for this workshop.
Traditional and Contemporary Trapunto Workshop.
To be announced
Traditional Trapunto has existed for a very long time and has probably found its zenith in the stunning French version known as Boutis. In the morning of this workshop you will work a sample of traditional Trapunto similar to the one in the image. During the afternoon, however, there will be a very different and more contemporary approach to Trapunto. You will use coloured wools, sheer fabrics and other materials to produce a two sided translucent hanging which takes the art of Trapunto to a different level. I find it important to understand a tradition before taking the roots of its method and applying this to a more contemporary approach.
Multi Layered Reverse Appliqué Workshop.
Sun 27th June 2010.
In the Multi Layered Reverse Applique Workshop you will not be producing a traditional 'mola' with lots of hand turned reverse appliqué but will learn a modern machine stitched version. It will still have a number of layers and different fabrics but the dedication required to needle turn each layer and slip stitch in place will not be needed. If you just breathed a sigh of relief, this workshop is probably one you'll enjoy. If your sewing machine has lots of decorative stitches you can employ them to the full, enhancing the reverse applique cut aways. The only hand work will be cutting away sections of top layer with small sharp scissors and adding beads for further embellishment.
Traditional and Wandering Flying Geese Workshop.
To be announced.
Traditional Flying Geese are regimented, regular and can be made in multiples. To make the rather less disciplined Wandering Flying Geese I use foundation piecing and the result is more free flowing. Both Traditional and Wandering Flying Geese can enhance borders or appear meandering gaily across the centre of a quilt.
If you think you would like to join my workshops,
or would like to ask about Patchwork and Quilting, contact me on:- 01248 716316or email me... Click here.
Images from my Beginners Workshop 2009.
Talks and Workshops for Quilt Groups and other Organisatons
For Talks and Workshops with your group, please feel free to Contact Me.
Workshops for Holidaymakers on the Isle of Anglesey
I offer Patchwork and Quilting classes to guests staying in our Holiday Accommodation at Coed y Berclas -or elsewhere -on Anglesey, North Wales.
Contact me on 01248 716316 or email me... Click here.
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Stitch Allsorts
Stitch Allsorts at Tan Lan on the B4422 on Anglesey offers a range of fabrics for patchwork and quilting as well as threads and other specialist equipment. There is also a selection of other craft materials.
Tan Lan Craft Centre, Bethel, Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey LL62 5NW
01407 840237 call for opening times.
Copperfield
Copperfield on the B4545 at Four Mile Bridge, Anglesey offer a range of fabrics for patchwork and quilting as well as good quality knitting yarns, threads and related equipment. Their annual sale is a highlight on Anglesey's quilting calendar.
Copperfield, Valley, Holyhead LL65 3HB
01407 740982 call for opening times.
KitnKaboodle
Kit'n Kaboodle have shops in Benllech and Llanfair PG on Anglesey. They open Monday to Saturday and sell art and craft materials. They also offer mail order.
01248 852111 or 01248 715553
Menai Sewing Machine Centre
Menai Sewing Machine Sales and Services. All makes. 33 High Street, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5EE
01248 714043. 01286 674520. and 07788 467261 call for opening times
Cottage Quilt
You'll find a bed quilt and matching headboard in the main bedroom at Cottage at Coed y Berclas - our beautiful holiday accommodation which we let to visitors. There are a number of other other pieces of my work hanging on the walls including The Cottage Quilt which is based on a North Wales bwthyn (cottage). For more information go to our cottage website
Cottage at Coed y Berclas has won the 2010 ATA award 'Best Self Catering Establishment of The Year'.
...whoopeee!Dorothy
Beginners Quilt Workshops
Spring 2009
