Hand Quilted Zip Top Pouch Workshop with Sarah Hibbert

Maximum Class Size: 6

Level: Suitable for confident machine stitchers.

Join renowned quilter Sarah Hibbert for a peaceful day of slow stitching and hand quilting, creating beautiful quilted zip pouches that make perfect personalised gifts.

Escape the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself in the meditative art of hand quilting. In this calming workshop, you'll piece and machine stitch two panels before settling into the rhythmic, soothing process of hand quilting. Your finished quilted panels will then be transformed into practical zip-top pouches. Small, achievable projects that showcase your own unique stitching style.

This is the perfect opportunity to create thoughtful handmade gifts whilst learning traditional techniques in a quiet, supportive environment. You'll leave with beautiful examples of your own work and the skills to continue this rewarding practice at home, with the confidence to tackle bigger quilting pieces using the same techniques.

What You'll Learn:

• Piecing and machine stitching quilt panels
• Hand quilting techniques and stitches
• Creating even, consistent quilting lines
• Finishing quilted panels professionally
• Constructing zip-top pouches
• Binding and edge finishing
• Combining machine and hand stitching methods

Materials: All tools and materials are provided. Sarah loves working with our washed and herringbone linen for its tactile quality, and a range of plain linen fabrics will be available in class. You’re also welcome to bring your own fabric scraps.

About Your Teacher:

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.

Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store for one week. Our team is happy to help advise on fabric and supplies for your project.