Please find listed below details and photos of the workshops that I currently teach. Some workshops are available as half days or evenings while others are one day classes. A small number of workshops are 2 or 3 days in duration and these can be offered on consecutive days or with several weeks in between.
If you wish to contact me with regard to availability, costs and travel please email – info@patchworkpatterns.co.uk
Workshop List
Medallion Quilt
This is a great project for learning a number of techniques including intricate and quick piecing methods, applique and curved piecing. The quilt grows from the centre outwards. Machine stitching. Three days.
Scrappy Selvedge Cushion
Don’t throw those selvedges cut from your fabrics in the bin! Use them to create a colourful scrappy selvedge cushion. Not only do you get to stitch a lovely cushion but you have a lasting memory of all those fabrics used in other projects. Machine stitching. One day.
Rebel Record Quilt
Perhaps you have a collection of fabrics that need to be used in a modern design. This workshop focuses on the technique of creating quarter circle blocks which can be assembled in all sorts of ways. Machine stitching. One day.
Improv Piecing
Improv piecing is stitched on the machine and involves stitching blocks without measuring in an improvisational way. In the first part of the class we will cover techniques on how to piece improv squares, triangles, strips and curves. We then move on to piecing a small quilt or cushion using the techniques learned. Machine stitching. One day.
Walk the Walk
Do you make patchwork quilt tops and then get stuck with the quilting? In this workshop we explore the use of the walking foot for quilting, practise various techniques and make a set of samples to take home. This is a technique class with some preparation of materials needed beforehand. Machine stitching. One day.
Floating Triangles Quilt
This project is from my book “Simply Modern Patchwork Quilts”. A great stash busting project where colourful triangles float across the quilt. Machine stitching. One day.
Sound Waves Quilt
Colourful sound waves move across this quilt. This is a really effective quilt which is jelly roll friendly and can be stitched in bright fabrics or in a more muted colour way. Machine stitching. One day.
Curved Piecing
Stitch an orange peel quilt in this one day workshop. During the class we work through the techniques and tricks for stitching effective curved seam blocks. Machine stitching. One day.
Triple Dresden Plate
The Dresden Plate blocks in this quilt are constructed from pieced wedges. Each wedge contains three fabrics. The middle fabric in each wedge creates a circular effect in the middle of the block. The Dresden plates are stitched using machine piecing and applique. Machine stitching. One day.
Interlocking Chains Quilt
This quilt is made from a single repeating block but what makes it really clever is the fabric placement which continues into the linked blocks. It is a pattern which needs careful piecing but once you have made your first couple of blocks you will be well on your way. Machine stitching.One day
Weekend Sewing Makes
Stitch a set of four items for the sewing room including a storage basket, a tiny tray, needle case and pin cushion. These projects are from Janet’s book “Twenty Five Weekend Makes Patchwork”. A fun day where students will take home a set of completed items. Machine stitching. One day.
Sock Kitty
This is a fun workshop where we recycle and repurpose a pair of socks to make this very cute little kitty. Hand or machine stitching. Mini workshop (2 hours) or evening.
Hugs and Kisses Quilt
This project is from my book “Simply Modern Patchwork Quilts”. There are so many different patterns in this quilt from intersecting floral lines to bright jade green crosses, yet it is made from just one repeating block. The combination of print and plain fabrics help to create the visual effect. Machine stitching. One day
Positively Pinwheels Quilt
Stitch a project where positive and negative pinwheel blocks alternate across this quilt. A great stash busting project. Machine stitching. One day.
Vintage Style Flower Pin Cushions
Stitch a 3D flower pin cushion in a vintage style. Gathered and folded flower petals are stitched together to create a delightful flower which is then stitched to a padded shape. The pin cushion is finished with a large co-ordinating button. This project would make a great gift or a lovely addition to a sewing box. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Inchie Mosaic
Stitch an inchie mosaic where 1″ squares are decorated and embellished with stitches, beads, buttons, fabric, collage and thread to create a colour themed mosaic collage. When the 1″ tiles are put together a small piece of art work results. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Floral Splendour
Machine piece a floral inspired quilt featuring blocks containing squares and triangles. One day.
Forest Stars Quilt
This quilt contains two different star blocks which alternate nicely with each other. Constructed by machine piecing. One day.
Fabric Storage Baskets
These little baskets are great for storing sewing goodies, cosmetics, stationery etc. They are stitched on the machine and are quick and easy to make. Half day or evening.
Floral Needle Cases
Stitch a floral inspired needle case showcasing a variety of flowers, blooms, buds and leaves. Embellish these with embroidery stitches before moving on to stitch the needle case with its felt inserts for needle storage. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Fabulous Textured Flowers
Stitch a small bloom using gathered fabric strips spiralled into dimensional petals. A lovely 3D flower is created with this technique. Add some applique and embellishments to finish your picture. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Winter Warmer Quilt and Hot Water Bottle Cover
Machine piece a quick quilt featuring big blocks and a matching hot water bottle cover. Great for a snuggly gift. One day.
Summertime Bucket Bag
Machine piece a fabulous roomy bag which features some eye catching patchwork and is finished with metal bag feet and leather handles. This bag is from Janet’s book “Simply Modern Patchwork Bags”. One day.
Flower Market Quilt
This is a great stash busting project in a modern design where large pieced flowers sit in rows. I have made my quilt in a co-ordinating fabric range but alternatively this would be a great project for using up scraps. One day.
Quilt Modern
Machine piece a modern geometric quilt using half a jelly roll, twenty charm squares and some plain fabric. This quilt will grow quickly over the day. One day.
Simple Pleasures
A quilt for the lovers of machine applique!
Stitch a quilt full of simple, favourite motifs including shoes, flowers, ice-creams, a birdhouse, hearts, a handbag, cupcakes and many more. If you wish you can personalise blocks to include things that are special to you by substituting motifs. Finish the quilt with lots of pieced squares and rectangles. This is a two day class.
Bumpy Circles
In this workshop we will use half a jelly roll and some plain fabric, to stitch a quilt where interconnecting bumpy circles (well really they are octagons) join together to create a secondary pattern. The best news is that there are not any curved seams to stitch and very few seams to match. This quilt will grow quickly over the day. One day.
Cathedral Window Pin Cushions
Cathedral window is a folded patchwork technique which looks highly intricate. The name Cathedral Window is derived from the stained glass appearance of the finished pattern. Although the result looks complicated it is a simple technique and can be completed by hand. Half day or evening.
Owl Baby Pin Cushions
These cute little owl pin cushions are quick, easy and fun to stitch. Simple embroidery stitches and embellishments are added to their tummys and wings. They make good gifts and can be completed by hand. Half day or evening.
There Always Has to Be One! (pink elephant)
Machine piece and applique a fun quilt showcasing a parade of elephants with some flying geese thrown in for good measure. The flying geese are made using a quick technique where there is no fabric wasteage. One or two days.
Strips that Sizzle
Take fabric strips in a single colour way and combine them with some plain background fabric. Using a stitch and flip method combine a number of blocks to create a striking secondary pattern. Machine piecing. One day.
Tickled Pink
This little quilt combines Dresden plate blocks, appliqued flowers and simple squares to make a cute and very pink quilt. The Dresden plates are stitched using a quick piecing method and all blocks are machined pieced or appliqued. One day.
Up in the Tree
It all goes on up in the tree! Stitch a bright, colourful quilt where cute little owls, birds and butterflies perch in the branches of a tree. Machine applique and piecing. One day.
Ladders Quilt
I just loved these fabrics as soon as I saw them and knew that they needed to be showcased in a simple geometric design. As I stitched the quilt it reminded me of ladders. If only all ladders could be this colourful! A simple and very quick quilt which is great for using a jelly roll. Machine piecing. One day.
Basement Windows Quilt
This is a traditional block made modern by stitching the blocks together on point and through use of modern fabric choices. Machine piecing. One day.
Turquoise Kisses Quilt
This is a great stash busting project in a modern design where little crosses (kisses) are positioned on the diagonal. Machine piecing. One day.
Seasonal Sampler Quilt
This quilt combines traditional blocks in a fresh modern way. There are a variety of pieced and appliqued blocks taught over a number of days with homework to complete between classes. Machine piecing. Three days.
Half Square Triangle Quilt
There is so much that you can do with a half square triangle! In this class we make small half square triangles and then have fun creating many designs to make a small quilt. Machine piecing. One day.
Country Sampler Quilt
Create a country style sampler quilt using machine piecing and applique. Finish the sampler with hand quilting. Two or three days.
Folded Patchwork
Explore a number of techniques for folded patchwork. Learn how to make a variety of 3 dimensional flowers, embellishments and folded patchwork shapes. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Busy Fingers Felt Activity Book
Design and make a felt book for a child, incorporating applique, lift up flaps, matching shapes and hide away pockets. Hand and machine sewing. One day.
Hawaiian Applique
Explore the possibilities of Hawaiian applique and the techniques involved. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Belly Button Bears
Stitch a simple but effective small quilt suitable for a child. The felt bears have buttons in their bellies! Great gift idea. Hand and machine sewing. Beginner level. Half day or evening.
Country Cushion
Machine piece and applique a country style cushion. Complete your project with hand quilting. One day.
Patchwork Teddy Bear
A lovely teddy bear which makes a delightful gift. Machine pieced. One day.
Fabric Christmas Crackers
Make your own crackers as presents for others or as a permanent table decoration to contain personal gifts for family or friends. There will be time also to make a little extra wall hanging if the class is booked for a day. Hand and/or machine sewing. One day or half day or evening.
Christmas Pillow Wreath
Make a Christmas wreath from small stuffed pillows of fabric. Embellish with ribbon or small decorations. Machine sewing. One day.
Charming Hearts and Pinwheels
Do you buy packets of charm squares and then wonder what to do with them? Each of these heart blocks uses 14 charm squares – the leftovers make pinwheel blocks. Machine sewing. One day.
Blocks in Bloom
Create a quilt where appliqued flowers and blooms are surrounded by half log cabin blocks and then joined with a pieced sashing. Intermediate level. Machine sewing. Two days.
Autumn Leaves
Machine piece autumn leaf blocks, surrounding them with a pieced border. This project can be finished as a table runner, table mats, cushion or the start of a quilt. One day.
Spring flowers
Create a jug of Spring flowers using gathered fabric strips spiraled into dimensional petals. Predominantly hand sewing with a little machine applique. This can be finished as a cushion or wall hanging. One day.
Country Garden
Machine appliqué a country style project focusing on the garden. This project finishes as a small quilt or wall hanging. One day.
Scrap Quilt – Stars and Chains
Create a quick scrap quilt containing star and chain blocks. This workshop is a good opportunity to use up some of those fabric scraps that you have been saving for a rainy day! One day.
Stained Glass Quilt
Foundation piece a stained glass effect sampler quilt using bright jewel coloured fabrics off set with black strips and complete the project with quilt as you go. Machine sewing. Two days.
Christmas Stockings
Stitch a number of Christmas stockings including tiny felt stockings, strip pieced stockings and appliquéd stockings in different sizes. Hand and machine sewing. One day.
Grow a Quilt
Grow a quilt row by row. Machine piece and appliqué a quilt, building it up a row at a time. This quilt can be as small or as large as you wish – watch it grow! Machine sewing. Two or three days.
Cathedral Window
Cathedral window looks like an intricate unsolvable puzzle, however it is amazingly simple to construct. Learn how to use this folded technique and begin to construct a cushion or small wall hanging. Hand and machine sewing. One day.
Stack, Slice, Switch and Stitch
Using Jan Mullen techniques, stack, slice, switch and stitch crooked versions of traditional blocks. There are no points to match or templates to make – you just pick up your rotary cutter and go for it! A number of different blocks will be taught. Machine sewing. One day.
Sampler Quilt
A workshop or workshops for beginners, which explores a number of techniques to get you hooked on patchwork! Rotary cutting, stitching accurate ¼” seams, hand and machine piecing, and appliqué are all taught depending on the number of days. Students make a sampler quilt..
Second Sampler Quilt
A workshop or workshops for those who have perhaps completed their first quilt but wish to go on to learn some further techniques. Techniques covered include foundation piecing, machine appliqué, stained glass patchwork, Hawaiian appliqué and more complicated machine piecing. Predominantly machine sewing.
Christmas Quilt
Machine piece and appliqué a quilt featuring Santa and his reindeer, angels, a bell, a snowman, carol singers, a Christmas pud, and some stars to name just a few. Two or three days.
Second Country Sampler Quilt
For those who enjoy stitching the naive and country type quilts. This quilt contains many pieced and appliquéd blocks and features angels, hearts, baskets of flowers, chickens, houses, pine trees etc. Machine sewing. Two or three days.
3D Christmas Tree
Make a three dimensional Christmas tree in a terracotta pot. It is possible to make two trees in a day. Hand sewing.
Glitzy Stars
Machine piece and appliqué a glitzy or (not so glitzy) quilt of many stars. A number of star blocks are taught which come together to make a quilt of many stars. Machine sewing. Two days.
Leaves in the Cabin
This quilt combines log cabin with Autumn leaves. The leaves are actually pieced into the log cabin blocks. This produces a very effective quilt. Machine sewing. One day.
Square Dance
Learn the square dance technique to make a quilt of tessellating blossoms. It’s amazingly simple when you know how! We start with a small block, which can be made into a cushion before moving on to the quilt. Machine sewing. One day.
A Taste of the Orient
Machine piece and appliqué a quilt with a Japanese theme. A central motif is surrounded with blocks featuring kimono dolls, baskets, Japanese symbols, kimonos etc. If you have been collecting Japanese fabrics this is a good project to showcase your fabrics. Three days.
Celtic Hearts
Create a small simple lap quilt showcasing Celtic Hearts made from bias strips. Machine sewing. Half day or evening.
Patchwork Angel Bag
Stitch a large bag, which is ideal for taking quilts and supplies to workshops. The bag is constructed using strip piecing and appliqué and is good for using up scraps of fabric. Machine sewing and appliqué. One day.
Mystery Quilt
This class can be taught as a mystery quilt or as an ordinary class. The quilt features snails trail blocks and pinwheel blocks and is set on point. Machine sewing. One day.
Busy Bag
A portable Busy Bag containing activities to keep a young child entertained. The bag is bright and eye catching and the activities include numbers, shapes, a zip, pockets for pens, pencils and papers, a clock and a felt story-board with characters and figures. Machine appliqué and stitching. One day.
1930’s Revisited
Create a small appliquéd quilt using figures, flowers and motifs from the 1930s. Machine sewing. One day.
Garden Quilt
A large quilt containing flowers, blooms, baskets, birds, vines and leaves. Machine piecing and lots of machine appliqué. Three days.
Calendar Quilt
Come along and be a calendar girl! Stitch a 12 block quilt – one block for each month of the year. These blocks are machine appliquéd, surrounded by half square log cabins and put together with quilt as you go. Machine piecing and appliqué. Three days.
Japanese Wall Hanging
This project is ideal for using up any small pieces of Japanese fabric that you may have left over from an earlier project. The project involves machine piecing and appliqué and features oriental blooms. One day.
Folk Art Felt Gift Bags
These little bags are ideal for gifts during the year or at Christmas time. With folk style motifs and big stitches these bags are quick to make. Hand sewing. An evening.
Mystery Quilt (2)
This quilt can be taught as either a mystery quilt or as an ordinary class. The quilt is constructed from 2 blocks – a pieced flower and also a nine patch block. Machine sewing. One day.
Bugs and Beasties
Machine piece and appliqué a children’s quilt featuring a selection of little creatures. This bright and cheerful quilt can be finished in a variety of sizes and personalized for a special little person. Machine Sewing. One day.
Flower Gift Bags
Fresh flowers and embroidery threads and yarns are bonded to fabric to create delicate gift bags. The workshop mostly uses cutting and bonding skills with a little hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Triple Triangles
This quilt is constructed from blocks containing triangles in 3 sizes – small, medium and large. The blocks are stitched together to create several secondary patterns. Machine piecing. One day.
Idaho Beauty Scrap Quilt
This big block scrap quilt contains big and small squares coupled with half square triangles. The good thing about this quilt is that it can be made entirely from 5″ charm squares, so if you have a lot of scraps that need using up or some packs of charm squares this is an ideal opportunity to reduce that stash! Machine piecing. One day.
Storm at Sea
This is a very clever design where blocks look as if they are curved when in reality there is not a curved seam to be found. The quilt is machine pieced and can be finished to a variety of sizes. This class is for the intermediate stitcher. One day.
Flower Power
Sometimes you just have to make a quilt in a hurry and sometimes big is definitely beautiful. This quilt has a simple nine patch block alternating with large appliquéd flowers. I have made my quilt in electric pinks, lime green and aqua blue but I am sure it would work just as well in a more restful colour scheme. Machine piecing and appliqué. One day.
Summer Garden
Wreaths and sprays of appliquéd flowers are surrounded by a pieced sashing, featuring secondary star blocks. The quilt is finished with a rose bud border. Machine appliqué and piecing. Two days.
Christmas Table Runners
Stitch a festive Christmas table runner in time for Christmas using machine appliqué and piecing. Students can choose from two designs and customise the runner to fit any size table. One day.
Ginger Spice
A lovely lap quilt consisting of a centre panel containing four baskets of blooms. This panel is bordered by rows of stripped fabric, alternating with rows of vines containing flowers and hearts. Machine appliqué and piecing. Two days.
Foundation Piecing
Students will be taught the method for foundation piecing and will foundation piece a Japanese kimono figure. Hand sewing. One half day or evening.
Pleated Log Cabin
Something a little different from the normal log cabin quilt. Each of the log cabin strips is pleated which results in a textured effect and a very warm quilt with little or minimal quilting required. This project is made entirely from 2 ½” strips of fabric so if you have purchased one of those jelly rolls of fabric recently this is a good project to use it on. One day.
Fabric Collage
Create a fabric collage picture that looks as if it is a painting. Small pieces of randomly cut fabric are bonded to a background panel and then machine quilted. We will work on a small wall hanging sized collage from a source of inspiration. One day.
Scrap Quilt
A bright and cheery quilt made from random fabric scraps of many colours and patterns. This quilt is a good opportunity to use up some of those fabric scraps that you have been saving for a rainy day and the quilt can be finished to any size. For those who wish to participate we will begin the day with a small fabric swop. One day.
O Christmas Tree
I have had great fun making this little quilt/wall hanging. It contains nine appliquéd Christmas trees and is embellished with all sorts of buttons etc. This project can be adapted to suit and can be finished to any size. Machine or hand appliqué.
Ready Steady Christmas
Christmas will soon be upon us and wouldn’t it be nice to have some hand made decorations, wall hangings etc, ready to put out in December? I will have 6 projects for you to chose from and you can make whichever you fancy. Projects include wall hangings, cushions, decorations etc. Students will receive the patterns and instructions for all projects although you will only have time to make 2 –3 projects at the most on the day. One day.
Italian Corded Quilting
Italian Corded Quilting involves inserting yarn or cord into stitched parallel channels. A raised design occurs. One half day or evening.
Home is Where the Heart Is
This project can be finished as a cushion or small wall hanging and features blanket stitch appliqué, some stitchery and a little piecing. Hand and machine stitching. One day.
Butterflies in the Stars
This quilt contains star blocks with appliquéd centres. I have stitched butterflies in my centres but I have a selection of motifs for you to choose from if you fancy something else. This quilt contains both machine piecing and appliqué. One day.
Stars in the Cabin
Log cabin blocks are combined with stars to create a very effective quilt. The blocks can then be arranged in a number of different ways to create secondary patterns. I have made my quilt in scraps but it would work very well in fabrics of a single colour way. Machine piecing. One day.
Folk Art Felt Pin Cushions
These little pin cushions are made from wool felt and stitched by hand. I have a number of alternatives for you to try, including some penny rug designs, hearts and flowers. Hand stitching. Evening or half day.
Interconnecting Lines Quilt
This quilt is machine pieced and is full of interconnecting lines which move over and under each other. I have used Bali scraps for my quilt on a dark background but it would work well with a pale background and either random scraps or a colour theme. One day.
Luscious Landscapes
I have had such fun experimenting with these little designs. These landscapes use a freezer paper method of construction followed by couching yarns, ribbons and cords. They are finished with machine and hand quilting, embroidery and beading. Best of all they can be completed within the day. One day.
Christmas Star Table Runner
Stitch a festive table runner in time for Christmas using machine piecing and a little appliqué. The length of the runner can be adjusted by adding or reducing the number of stars so as to fit any sized table. One day.
Cinnamon Rose
The centre piece of this quilt is a large vase of appliqued flowers. Swags of leaves, buds and blooms surround the centre along with pieced star blocks. The quilt is finished with a pieced patchwork sashing and plain borders . Two days.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Stitch a naive garden landscape using blanket stitch applique on a felt background. Embellish with buttons, 3D flowers and big stitches. Half day or evening.
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
We often have clothing that we don’t wish to wear any longer or perhaps a favourite item that we just can’t part with because we love the fabric. In this class I will have several ideas for patchwork quilts so that you can recycle old clothing, reuse the fabric and reduce that fabric mountain that I know you have been secretly hoarding. One day.
Folk Art Felt Christmas Decorations
Stitch a selection of delightful Christmas decorations using a combination of blanket stitch applique and naive designs on felt. Embellish with Christmas fabrics, buttons and embroidery stitches. Half day or evening.
Tropical Blooms
Large appliquéd tropical blooms are bordered with patchwork strips. The blocks are then rotated to create secondary patterns. Machine piecing and appliqué. One day
Strips with a Twist
Take two colour ranges – one set of light fabrics and one set of dark fabrics. Add a bold contrast fabric. Stitch small, bold checkerboards of squares and surround these with varying size strips of fabrics. The result is a shaded quilt that looks as if it twists and turns. Machine piecing. One day.
Bali Circles
A quick and clever technique which produces two blocks from one construction method. These blocks are stitched using machine piecing and appliqué and are then alternated to create a stunning quilt. One day.
Foundation Piece a Village
Using foundation piecing techniques create a little village of houses. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Fabric Flower Brooches and Corsages
Stitch a variety of flower brooches and corsages using fabric, felt and embellishments. Hand sewing. Half day or evening.
Scrappy Hearts
A quilt stitched from scraps which showcases the light and dark variations in fabric. Careful placement of the blocks produces a heart design. Machine piecing. One day
Sawtooth Star
Create a star quilt using quick machine piecing techniques. This class is ideal for the beginner as all the basics will be taught during the workshop. One day.
Fabric Flower Necklace
Stitch a beautiful necklace containing large fabric flowers. The flowers are constructed using organza, fabric, felt, zips, buttons and a variety of embellishments. The flowers are then stitched to a fabric base with a little sparkle added for a touch of glitz and finished with a ribbon tie. Half day or evening.
Hearts and Stars in the Garden
Machine piece and applique a quilt containing flowers, hearts and stars. A variety of pieced blocks and small and large appliqued flowers and hearts are combined to create a stunning quilt. This is a two day class with a substantial amount of homework in between!
I’ve Got the Blues – Chunky Necklace
Stitch a delightful chunky necklace in shades of blue. The necklace is constructed using felt balls and spiraled rolls, sparkling beads, with a twisted zip. Finish the necklace with a ribbon tie. Instructions will also be given for stitching a simple felt brooch to match the necklace. Half day or evening.
Sweet and Simple Naive Christmas Decorations
Stitch simple festive decorative shapes such as hearts, holly leaves, stars and gingerbread men in felt and fabric. Decorate with buttons and stitches. Attach these festive shapes to a small white mirror frame and finish with a ribbon hanging. Half day or evening.