In this workshop JenThePieceMaker will guide you through the process of making one or even both of these versatile zipper pouches. Zips and interfacing are supplied, you will need to supply your own fabric, or buy it in store on the day. Bring your lunch too!
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In this workshop JenThePieceMaker will teach you the fine art of fussy cutting starting with a "patchwork of the crosses" block. Bring your own lunch!
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Dust off your sewing machine and bring it along to explore its' features and learn to use it with confidence. In a fun, 2 hour session you will learn to properly thread your machine and sew straight lines and curves. We will play with the features possible on your machine and set you up to make beautiful projects.
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We're building a new social group on Friday afternoons. in these sessions participants will make things (their choice) from their own stash of fabric or from recycled sources. To set the ball rolling, our first project was a practical draught excluder. We are bursting with other ideas too, from zipped pouches to bags made with preloved denim. Contact us at the shop (0191 4100868) to book a place in the group. The group will meet weekly from 1.30 - 3.30pm…
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Folded patchwork creates this stunningly attractive block. Make one block in the workshop and make more later at home. This workshop is for those with some experience of patchwork and in preparation, some cutting of fabric will be required before the workshop. Tutor - Eileen Cuthbertson
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Two upcoming opportunities this summer to come along and try out the extremely useful and versatile skill of Free-Motion Quilting. We will provide all materials for the workshop. You'll need to check that you can drop the "feed dogs" on your machine (or cover them over) and you will need to have a suitable free-motion quilting foot for your machine. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL
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Here at High Street Quilting our first motto is "No Stress" Spend a carefree morning learning to make a traditional patchwork block. Bring along your sewing machine and a small sewing kit including scissors, pins and threads and we'll play.
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You will have seen this amazing range of fabrics in our shop and, if you're anything like me, you'll be itching to use them in a beautiful quilt. Sumptuous colours and designs that work so cleverly together, creating a classically "Morris" effect. I've put together a straightforward star block pattern, which I will teach in this workshop. You'll need to have some basic skills of measuring and cutting fabric and sewing accurate 1/4" seams. Saturday 23rd September 2023 10am -…
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We are super excited that Deb Cooper has agreed to lead a workshop at High Street Quilting Deb is a mixed-media and textile artist from the North East.She is drawn to natural forms and the beautiful way that nature and time age things. To explore her work more click here. This workshop will be suitable for anyone with an interest in embroidery or textile art. No previous experience is necessary. Call us (0191 4100868) or pop in to the shop…
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Back, by popular demand, Jen will work with you to explore the incredible designs that you can create using the technique of "Fussy Cutting". Wednesday 4th October 2023 1pm - 4pm £30 THIS CLASS IS FULL
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At last, we've managed to squeeze in a much requested workshop with Kay Allan. In this full day workshop Kay will introduce you to the techniques of stump work and you will make a small piece of work, featuring a butterfly and bee. This is a workshop aimed at experienced embroiderers. THIS CLASS IS FULL
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