A “Play Day” with thread 

A relaxed and easy workshop using fabric paints and free-motion “scribble stitch” to create a simple picture of abstract flowers … you don’t need to know how to draw or even how to stitch in a straight line!  This workshop is a fun introduction to using free motion stitching on either a longarm or domestic machine. It requires no prior experience of these techniques if you use domestic machine.  This is a great follow-on to our Foundation Workshop. Carolyn will demonstrate step by step how to add layers of colour to represent flower shapes and then stitch the outlines, stems and leaves.  All materials are provided.

Enjoy the freedom and creativity of paint and stitch, learn to play with thread including metallics, build your free motion quilting skills. It's so much fun! Hang your work on the wall - the workshop pack includes mount & backing board.

Choose either longarm (standup or stationary) or your own domestic machine. Longarm machine users should be a Handi Quilter owner and have either attended our Foundation Workshop or be confident in using their longarm.

Requirements 

• For Domestic Machines - Sewing Machine with free motion quilting foot + ability to drop feed dogs (or cover stitch plate) + Top Stitch Needle size 80 + pair of small, sharp scissors + old hand towel (this will get paint on it!) + few sheets of kitchen paper
• For Longarm Machines – Pair of small, sharp scissors + old hand towel (this will get paint on it!) + few sheets of kitchen paper

Date: 17th September

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm 

Venue: Pinhole Quilting Showroom, WR10 2LF Click for Directions to open Google Maps.

* One person per machine for longarm machine sessions

About Carolyn

Carolyn James teaches workshops that are friendly, fun and jam packed with tips and techniques to help you complete your project.  She specialises in teaching Patchwork & Quilting to Absolute Beginners and is a patient and encouraging tutor, regardless of students experience or ability ….

Accommodation and places to stay are shown on the confirmation email or visit our website page - scroll down for accommodation.

For terms and conditions please visit our Terms and Conditions webpage.  Please check with us prior to booking if you have special dietary requirements as not all requirements may be catered for.

We will have all machines in the Handi Quilter range at the this event, but we cannot guarantee you will be able to use the same type of machine that you have. For hands-on sessions, wherever possible we will try to match the machine you use to the one that you own.

For domestic machine owners please bring a free motion quilting foot. You must be able to drop the feed dogs on your machine or cover the stitch plate. A larger table would be useful.