Improvisational Patchwork Workshop - Creative Quilting with Sarah Hibbert

• Improvisational piecing techniques
• How to work with fabric scraps and create cohesive designs
• Grid and circular abstract patchwork methods
• Basic quilting techniques for finishing your piece
• Professional binding methods for a polished edge
• Design decision-making and trusting your creative instincts
• Options for turning your piece into functional items (cushions, bags, wall art)

Sarah Hibbert is a modern quilter and collage artist whose work blends traditional block styles with improvisational techniques. Drawing influence from art and architecture, Sarah is known for her rich use of texture, hand stitching, and subtle prints. Her work has been exhibited internationally and acquired by both public and private collections.

She is the author of From Collage to Quilt and a regular headliner at The Festival of Quilts. You can find her on Instagram at @quiltscornerstone and @cornerstonecollages.

A variety scrap fabrics from your stash, enough to randomly cover a 25” square area. If you would like to make a cushion, please also bring a 20" square piece of backing fabric.

Wadding, threads and cushion pads are provided. You can also help yourself to scraps and offcuts in the workshop to add to your collection.

Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to change the date* but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances. *Limited to one change only.

If you're running late, please contact us as soon as possible by email. Unfortunately, if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the class starts, we may not be able to admit you as this can disrupt the learning experience for other students.

In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.

At Ray Stitch, we'd love to welcome stitchers of all ages, but to ensure the best learning experience for everyone, we're unable to accommodate anyone under 12 in our workshops.

Young people aged 12-16 are very welcome in our classes but must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) throughout the entire session. The accompanying adult must book and pay for their own space in the class and participate alongside the young person. Students aged 17 and over can attend classes independently.

If you're planning to book for a young person, we recommend emailing us first so we can help guide you to the most suitable class for their age and experience level.