We have a growing team of tutors, carefully chosen for their own creative talent and ability. Each tutor has extensive sewing experience and will guide you, patiently, through a wide range of projects. You will be encouraged to develop your own “style”, to choose your own colour and fabrics and to produce your own original work.

One Day Workshops

One day workshops are frequently held on Saturdays. These will be focused on a particular skill, design or project.
Please check through to see if there is anything that appeals to you and get in touch by email or telephone to let us know if you’d like to come.


Regular Workshops

Join one of our weekly on-going classes and extend and develop your sewing skills. Our teachers have extensive sewing experience and will guide you through a wide range of projects. In any class – you will be encouraged to use your own colour schemes to produce your own individual work. Please view our schedule below, for upcoming workshops and classes.


Sit and Sew

Come along to one of our sit and sew groups. There is no formal teaching but they are friendly, sociable and a great source of help.

Please read our workshop policy


Layering Up

Do you need help layering up a quilt? If so, we can help. Call the shop to book an appointment. £20.

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March 2025

Stress-Free Sampler Quilt

March 28, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Friday, repeating until March 28, 2025

Begin your Patchwork and Quilting here and you'll have a quilt in time for Christmas. A weekly class running through the autumn term, beginning Friday 20th September. 1.30pm - 4pm £15/session Jayne and Louise will gently teach you one block per week. Bring along your sewing machine and you will learn to create a sampler quilt using lots of different techniques from start to finish. Pop in or phone to reserve a place 0191 4100868

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Stumpwork Dragonfly

March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Following on from the stump work butterfly and bee, we are delighted that Kay will be teaching a dragonfly in stump work. This workshop is suitable for confident embroiderers. Kay Allan Saturday 29th March 2025 10am-3pm £35

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April 2025

Independent Sewing pm

April 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until April 2, 2025

A fortnightly group for independent sewing in our cosy workroom.  

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Hand Quilting

April 9, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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One event on April 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm

A block in 2 afternoons Begin your hand-quilting journey in a "no-stress" group with Kathryn Jones Wednesday 26th March and Wednesday 9th April 1.30pm-3.30pm £35 Please note - your block will not be as complex as this beautiful example by Eileen Swart.

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Closed for Stocktaking

April 13, 2025 - April 21, 2025
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June 2025

All the gear, no idea…

June 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 9:30 am on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely

One event on January 16, 2024 at 9:30 am

Introducing - Zoe Ballard Block of the Month " All the Gear, No Idea" In these beginner-friendly classes, you'll explore the world of quilting while creating a beautiful sampler quilt. Each block will introduce you to different quilting techniques and designs, allowing you to build your skills and create a unique masterpiece. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced quilter sign up now.. and don't miss the opportunity to learn, create and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Reserve your spot…

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Beginner’s Needleturn – A short course.

June 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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One event on May 28, 2025 at 1:30 pm

One event on June 11, 2025 at 1:30 pm

Over three afternoons you will learn the basics of the art of needle turn appliqué. This course is a "must do" class if you are considering making a Baltimore Quilt. Wednesday 14th May Wednesday 28th May Wednesday 11th June 1.30 pm-3.30 pm Tutor - Jayne Kirkwood £45

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Mary’s Medallion Quilt

June 17, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 9:30 am on day Third of the month, repeating until June 17, 2025

One event on April 29, 2025 at 9:30 am

A monthly class for the intermediate quilter. If you have done some patchwork and you have experience of both hand sewing and machine sewing - this may be the course for you. Mary Turner has a wealth of quilting experience and will guide you through all the processes involved in making this beautiful quilt. The class will meet once each month on the 3rd Tuesday beginning... Tuesday 17th September 2024 - FULL 9.30am - 12.30 pm £15/session.

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Free Motion Quilting

June 25, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Bring along your sewing machine with a free-motion foot and we will set you off on your free-motion journey. In a no-stress class you will learn how to set up your machine to sew a selection of free-motion patterns. Tutor - Hilary

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July 2025

English Paper Piecing EPP A workshop for beginners.

July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

A traditional patchwork technique that can be as varied as your imagination. Join us to learn this simple skill and you'll go on to make a myriad of incredible quilts. Tutor - Hilary

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August 2025

Embroidery with Kay (Saturday group)

August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until December 6, 2025

A close up of some embroidery

1st Saturday of the month (usually). This class is taught by Kay Allan. Phone us to enquire if there is a space for you

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October 2025

Hand Quilted Cushion

October 10, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Friday, repeating until October 10, 2025

make a hand patched and quilted cushion

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If you’d like to enquire about one of our workshops or classes or if you just want more information about our shop, please contact us.