Mariner’s Compass Quilt with Marlene Chaffey - 2nd October 2010 at Bridestowe Village Hall, Near Okehampton (just off the A.30).
This traditional block, with all its long skinny points looks very difficult to stitch but in fact it is a breeze with foundation piecing. You will learn how to draft the block using just a compass, ruler and pencil, prepare your foundation papers and discuss fabric choices. You will also learn how to do foundation piecing before moving on to construct your block.
Cost: Members £20 Non Members £23.
Please book with Denise Pearcey
Phone: 01822 811003
Email: denise.pearcey@btinternet.com
South West Quilters - BACK TO BASICS BEGINNERS PATCHWORK
A CHRISTMAS OHIO STAR CUSHION with Susan Enderson
At Bridestowe Village Hall, nr Okehampton
Sat. 16th Oct. and Sat. 11th Dec. 10am – 4pm
This is a two day workshop. At the first lesson you will learn about fabric and sewing thread, how to make templates and construct a block. At the second lesson you will learn about wadding, quilting thread and the quilting stitch, putting together your "sandwich" using the block made in lesson one. This is a hand sewing class.
Day One – Patchwork Your day will begin with a short history of patchwork, then on to making templates the old fashioned way. You will be making the Ohio Star block with a border, in Christmas fabrics.
Day Two – Quilting. Your day will begin with a short history of quilting, then on to looking at the different waddings available today and their uses, also different threads and why we use them. You will put together your “sandwich” and learn the magical quilting stitch. We will also run through the construction of your cushion so that you can finish your project in time for Christmas.
Cost: Members, single workshop £15, book both for £25. Non members: £18 for one, £28 when both booked together.
Please book with Denise Pearcey
Phone: 01822 811003
Email: denise.pearcey@btinternet.com
