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  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques
  • Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques

Patchwork for Beginners - Techniques

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Maximum Class Size: 6

    Level 3: Intermediate For students who are comfortable using a sewing machine and have completed a few simple projects, such as tote bags, cushions, or pencil cases.

    Learn the foundations of patchwork with this one-day workshop, designed to give you hands-on experience with some of the most versatile and effective quilting techniques. You’ll explore three core styles—Log Cabin, Flying Geese, and Split Bar—and create individual sample blocks to practise each one.

    By the end of the session, you’ll choose one of your blocks to finish into a quilted sampler and gain a deeper understanding of construction, quilting, and finishing methods. This class is ideal for anyone looking to build their confidence with patchwork, while picking up useful tips, tools, and techniques to use in future quilting projects.

    Techniques Covered

    • Three methods of patchwork piecing: Log Cabin, Flying Geese, and Split Bar
    • Chain piecing for efficiency and accuracy
    • Curved seams
    • Basting methods for quilt layering
    • Machine and hand quilting techniques
    • Binding finishes: back-to-front, double fold, and colour break inserts
    • Choosing and using tools, equipment, and quilting supplies

    Materials

    All materials are provided for this class, including cotton fabrics, wadding, and thread. We’ll be using plain cotton for the sampler blocks. If you’d prefer to bring your own fabrics, please email us in advance to confirm suitability and quantities. All tools and sewing machines are provided in the studio.

    What Next?

    Continue your quilting journey by making a complete quilt in our Patchwork for Beginners – Make a Quilt class, or explore creative techniques like Log Cabin variations or hand quilting in our guest artist-led workshops.

    Refreshments: Hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks will be available throughout the day. There will be a break for lunch during which time you are welcome to bring in and eat a packed lunch in the workshop or have a wander out and buy food from various places nearby.

    Booking the class entitles you to a 10% discount in the Ray Stitch shop for one week from the date of your class.  

    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.