Patchwork classes with Stephanie Jacobs
Stephanie is continuing to run her classes in association with Calico Kate, on Wednesdays from 10 - 3pm. Due to demand, she is also running classes on Tuesdays. Venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday classes
- 7th MAY – Quilting Illusions – create stunning 3D effects purely by choosing the right colour combinations in a patchwork block.
- 14th MAY – Circles and Curves – the diamond star – these blocks, once put together give the illusion of a diamond within a circle.
- 21st MAY – Free-motion quilting
- 28th MAY – HALF-TERM – NO CLASSES
- 4th JUNE – Crazy Patchwork is one of the oldest forms of patchwork and is composed of random pieces of fabric sewn in a haphazard fashion to a foundation base. Learn the basics of this method to create a small crazy piece which you can make into a cushion or small wall hanging.
- 11th JUNE – Landscapes in Patchwork
- 18th JUNE – NO CLASSES
- 25th JUNE – Fabric Painting
- 2nd JULY – Fabric Silhouettes – using a favourite photograph, enlarge and transfer the key figure into a silhouette and stitch to a special background
- 9th JULY – Reverse Applique – this is a method where several layers of fabric are sewn together and then designs are cut out to reveal the colour of the underlying fabrics creating a recessed look.
- 16th JULY – UFO's – bring along any unfinished projects to work on during this final day before the summer holidays.
Tuesday classes
- 15th APRIL – Beginners patchwork and quilting. Beginners class in patchwork and quilting. An introduction to the basics needed to get you started in the art of patchwork and quilting. (Repeat).
- 22nd APRIL – Making a simple cushion using patchwork and quilting techniques.
- 29th APRIL – Cathedral Window. Derives its name from the stained glass appearance of the finished piece. Simple technique with an amazing effect.
- 6th MAY - Stained glass. Bold patterns framing brilliant colours imitate the appearance of stained glass. (Repeat).
- 13TH MAY – Coil pots. Learn how to transform a piece of cord and strips of fabric into a coil pot either by hand or on the sewing machine. Fascinating, unique and inspirational!
- 20th MAY – NO CLASSES
- 27th MAY – HALF TERM – NO CLASSES
MAKE A SEMINOLE QUILT IN 6 WEEKS
Seminole patchwork – Bright, bold and beautiful. Create intricate patterns using strip piecing, typical of the Seminole Native American Indians. Suitable for both beginners and the more experienced patchworker.
This will be an ongoing project on making a Seminole quilt, each week learning the different ways of strip piecing to create these wonderful patterns. The final two weeks of the session will incorporate putting the quilt together, quilting and binding. So you should end up by the end of the 6 weeks with a stunning quilt!
Sewing machines essential and a basic ability to use them.
- 3rd JUNE – Seminole week 1
- 10th JUNE – Seminole week 2
- 17th JUNE – NO CLASSES
- 24th JUNE – Seminole week 3
- 1st JULY – Seminole week 4
- 8th JULY – Seminole week 5
- 15th JULY – Seminole week 6
The cost of each lesson will be £12.00 per day.
For further details and a booking form see Calico Kate