Patchwork & Quilting Workshops
Would you like to learn patchwork and quilting or maybe take your skills to the next level?
At The Wandering Line we run patchwork and quilting workshops. It is our aim to offer the traditional, modern and unusual in one of our well-lit spacious teaching areas and we try to make all workshops as interesting and varied as possible. From the complete beginner to the more experienced you're certain to find the course that's right for you.
Are you interested in one of our patchwork and quilting workshops?
If you would like to attend one of our patchwork and quilting workshops please ring 020 8660 8600 or call in to the shop to check our availability for spaces and to make a booking with credit or debit cards. If you wish to pay by cheque please call for availability and then print out and complete our booking form and either drop it in to our shop or send it with your cheque payment to Workshops, The Wandering Line, 950 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2LP.
Please note that all one day workshops must be paid in full at the time of booking. For the longer series of workshops, if you have difficulty paying in full, please discuss payment options with Debbie.
The Wandering Line Workshops | January - April 2010
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| Stash Buster Quilts |
Carolyn Forster |
| Thursday, 4 March 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 3pm |
£38.00 |
| Learn how to piece 9-patch blocks and then cut them up to create 3 completely different quilts! These include ‘Patience Corner’, ‘Woven Throw’ and ‘Star Light, Star Bright’. This busy day with your rotary cutter and sewing machine will give you the momentum to eat into your fabric stash with these quick and addictive quilts! |
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| Windmills of your Mind |
Jenny Lester |
| Friday , 5 March from 6pm to 8pm |
Beginners |
| Saturday 6 March 2010 from 10am to 4pm |
£38.00 |
| Inspired by "One Block Wonders" by Maxine Rosenthal this workshop involves piecing together hexagons and octagons to amazing effects. The key is the choice of fabric but we can help you decide. |
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| Fabric Postcards |
Margaret Fletcher |
| Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 4pm |
£38.00 |
| Make fabric postcards to send to those special people – this is a hand or machine workshop and is suitable for all skill levels. |
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| Secret Squares |
Janice Gunner |
| Thursday, 18 March 2010 |
Beginners |
| 10am to 4pm |
£40.00 |
| At long last the sequel to Triangle Trickery, clever little hand sewn patchwork squares that will open up a whole new slant on Cathedral Windows. With less fabric and lots of fun, these folded and manipulated fabric origami patches remind me of leaded light windows. Starting with the basics, you will soon be progressing to some even more stunning variations. |
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| Itsy Bits |
Paula Doyle |
| Thursday, 25 March 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 4pm |
£35.00 |
| Spend a day falling back in love with your scrap basket fabrics while making this NO RULES fun loving crazy quilt then watch it come to life when you add simple machine embroidery stitches! |
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| Origami for fabric? |
Debbie Holland |
| Saturday , 10 April 2010 |
Beginners |
| 10am to 4pm |
£30.00 |
| This always attracts comments and no one can work out how it's done until you show them. Now learn the secret using charm squares to create these wonderfully eye-catching bows. You might find you can't stop! |
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| Exciting Embellishment |
Pat Trott |
| Thursday, 15 April, Tuesdays 11 May and 8 June 2010 |
All Levels |
| 11am to 4pm |
£65.00 |
| See description above. |
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| Disappearing Nine Patch |
Jane Randall |
| Saturday , 17 April 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 4pm |
£35.00 |
| Spend the day making an easy quilt top which has a complicated look. The quilt comes together quickly and uses a charm pack and rotary cutting skills. |
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| Jacob's Ladder |
Jane Coombes |
| Wednesday , 21 April 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 4pm |
£35.00 |
| “Jacob’s Ladder” is a cot quilt constructed from four of these traditional patchwork blocks along with some plain and 4-patch block borders. It has a finished size of 36” x 50”. This workshop is designed for those with some previous experience with rotary cutting and machine piecing but this is not essential. Clear instructions will be given for these techniques. |
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| Paducah Star |
Judi Mendelssohn |
| Friday, 23 April 2010 |
All Levels |
| 10am to 3pm |
£40.00 |
| Simply called because Judi saw the pattern while in Paducah. A fast paced rotary cutting and machine piecing day to create a star blocked wall hanging - but with the added bonus of some folded triangles to create a curved look without having to piece in curves. (Some rotary cutting instructions will be sent for cutting before the workshop.) |
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| Perkiomen Valley Quilt |
Carolyn Forster |
| Thursday, 29 April 2010 |
Beginners |
| 10am to 4pm |
£38.00 |
| A quilt for true scrap quilt lovers. Learn the history behind the quilt and then using rotary cutting and sewing machines we ‘get sewing!’ By sewing split 9-patch blocks or its variations we learn to create endless stunning quilts like those of its historic namesake. A great class to reinforce rotary cutting basics and for those who enjoy the design possibilities offered by this quilt. |
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Workshop Highlight | Janet Clare
 Fancy joining us on our exciting and unique JOURNEY?
Do you want to develop your creativity? Learn new techniques? And improve your existing skills? Do you want to gain the confidence to experiment and create textile pieces that are truly unique to you? Then this is the course for you!
Over the ten month course we will be exploring a wide variety of textile techniques, including embellishing, machine stitching and dyeing. On each inspiring JOURNEY day you will watch demonstrations and be taught new techniques before trying them for yourselves by developing a collection of samples. What you choose to do with these new found skills is entirely up to you as there will be no compulsory homework and no exams! This JOURNEY is very much about you and how much you want to gain from it. At the end of the course you will have samples and projects reflecting each stage of your JOURNEY, confidence in your creativity and be equipped to develop your own sewing identity which truly reflects your own personality and interests.
As a member you’ll also have unlimited access to the exclusive JOURNEY forum and the expertise of our designer Janet Clare who will be available between days to offer words of encouragement and answer any queries you may have. And of course, you will be most welcome to come in and sew or just chat anytime at the Wandering Line too.
The workshop will run on Tuesdays , 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 10 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November and 14 December 2010 , from 10am to 4pm. The price is £40.00 per month and will suit all levels.
Terms of Booking
- Please note that all one day workshops must be paid in full at the time of booking. For the longer series of workshops, if you have difficulty paying in full, please discuss payment options with Debbie.
- On booking, we will provide you with a bring list.
- On the day, you will also need to bring a packed lunch but tea and coffee will be available all day.
- If you need to cancel your booking, we require 10 days notice in order for you to receive a refund.
- We wouldn't want to but there may be occasions where we need to cancel a workshop. If this happens, we will give you 10 days notice, with a full refund or shop credit.
- Sewing machine hire is available in the shop for £5.00 per day - please book in advance.
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