{"title":"Catherine-Marie Longtin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"log-cabin-three-ways-with-catherine-marie-longtin","title":"Log Cabin: Three Ways with Catherine-Marie Longtin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Class Size: 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3: Improver - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor confident machine stitchers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the inspirational textile artist and quilter\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catherinemarielongtin.com\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eto explore her favourite piecing technique.A log cabin block traditionally consists of strips of fabric, called “logs\", arranged around a central square. 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Use your created pieces to make fabric baubles, lavender sachets, needle books, pin cushions and pot holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 6f8320e3-fdc8-4043-9e42-31210183cbc9 --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprovisational patchwork and piecing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with fabric scraps and colour mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking and finishing small sewn gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand quilting and embellishment techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating functional textile gifts and home accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e All tools and materials are included. Mince pies and festive treats also supplied!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eAbout Your Teacher: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catherinemarielongtin\/\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--467507301\"\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a French Canadian quilt-maker and textile artist living and working in South East London. Her designs channel her lifelong love of textiles, colour and minimalist abstract art. 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Using Catherine-Marie’s book as both a practical resource and a source of inspiration, you’ll explore the rich potential of this classic quilt block through colour, pattern and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will combine structured teaching with plenty of time for independent sewing. Catherine-Marie will be on hand throughout to offer guidance, support, and individual feedback as you develop your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn and experiment with a range of techniques, including the basic Log Cabin construction method, fabric foundation piecing, the use of cornerstones, and more complex variations such as double line, full circle, quarter, and three-quarter blocks. 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