Log Cabins with Catherine-Marie Longtin
Maximum Class Size: 6 Students
Level: Suitable for confident machine sewers
Join quilt-maker and textile artist Catherine-Marie Longtin for a creative and inspiring day of patchwork focused on her favourite technique—the Log Cabin. Traditionally built around a central square, Log Cabin blocks are endlessly versatile, and in this workshop you’ll explore the technique in fresh, contemporary ways using linen.
You’ll create three distinct variations, experiment with composition, and leave with either a quilted cushion or a piece ready to stretch and display as artwork. Whether you're looking to deepen your piecing skills or enjoy a meditative day of making, this class offers plenty of opportunity to play with form, colour, and texture.
Techniques Covered
- Handling and cutting linen for patchwork
- Full circle log cabin
- Chain piecing
- Paper foundation piecing (square or hexagonal block)
- Fabric foundation piecing (irregular polygon log cabin)
- Presentation techniques: turning your piece into a cushion or stretched textile artwork
Materials
All materials and tools are provided, including a selection of plain linen fabrics. If you’d prefer to bring your own fabrics, you’re welcome to do so. Machines and all equipment will be provided in the sewing school.
About the Teacher
Catherine-Marie Longtin is a French Canadian quilt-maker and textile artist based in South East London. Her work is rooted in a love of textiles, colour theory, and abstract art, and her log cabin quilts are particularly celebrated for their unique composition and restrained palette. Catherine sells her work through fairs, commissions and exhibitions, and brings a warm, thoughtful approach to her teaching.
What’s Next?
If you enjoyed this workshop, check out our other guest teacher classes, including Hand Embroidery with Richard McVetis, Quilted Jacket Weekend, or Hand Quilting with Sarah Hibbert.
Please take a moment to read our cancellation policy here before booking:
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 fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.
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.