Product Description
Learn the Foundations of Patchwork in a Supportive, Creative Environment
Are you new to patchwork, or have you made a few quilt blocks and want to strengthen your core skills? Our Beginner’s Patchwork Workshop focuses on building confidence in cutting, piecing, and pressing — the essential techniques that form the foundation of successful quilt making.
This course is designed for you to complete your patchwork sampler quilt top during the class time. Working in a small, supportive group, you’ll develop accuracy, consistency, and a deeper understanding of how patchwork blocks come together.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your technique, you’ll leave with a beautiful sampler top and the skills to continue your quilting journey at home.
Course Details:
- Total Duration: 14 hours
- Class Size: Limited to 4 students for personalised instruction
- Skill Level: Suitable for complete beginners and those looking to refine their basic skills
What You Will Learn and Make:
- Understanding fabric selection for patchwork
- Effective use of a rotary cutter for precise cutting
- How to achieve a perfect 1/4" seam for accurate piecing
- Pressing techniques for well-constructed quilt blocks
- Construction of nine quilt blocks designed to teach transferable skills for future projects:
- Strip set
- Rail fence
- Square in a square
- Two different 4-patch with snowball techniques
- Quarter log cabin
- Chain block design
- Half-square triangles
- Sawtooth star block
- Assembling blocks with sashing and borders
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
- Completed a structured patchwork sampler quilt top
- Developed confidence in cutting, piecing, and pressing techniques
- Learned foundational skills that translate into future quilt projects
Requirements
We do require that you have some basic knowledge in using a sewing machine (e.g., threading, basic stitching). We will provide an overview on the specific features of our sewing machines in the first class.
You will need to bring or purchase the fabric required for this workshop. We offer a curated fabric bundle designed specifically for this course, which can be added when booking.
Alternatively, you are welcome to bring or purchase your own fabrics. Please ensure you have all fabrics with you for the first class.
Fabric Requirements
If selecting your own fabrics, you will need:
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Fat 8th or ¼ metre of 6 Main Fabrics for the blocks
(Our sample uses a light and dark fabric in pink, green, and blue.) -
¾ metre of Main Feature Fabric
(Used in selected blocks and the outer border.) -
1 metre of Background Fabric
(Used within blocks and sashing.) -
½ metre of Dark Feature Fabric
(Used within blocks and the inner border.)
Tools and Supplies Provided
- Sewing Machine: We provide a Janome M100 QDC sewing machine, pre loaded with white thread for this course. An overview of this machine's features will be provided at the start of the first class.
You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, with a spool of white thread, in good working order. We will assume you are knowledgable in the basic use of your own machine and will not be able to provide instruction on its specific features and functionality. - Thread: We will supply white thread if you are using our machine. If you wish to use a thread colour other than white, you will need to bring or purchase Aurifil (or other high quality thread) to use on our machines.
- Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, Ruler and Small Hand tools: We will provide a 45mm rotary cutter, 6" x 12" ruler and A2 cutting mat for your sewing station. Larger rulers and mats will be available for shared use at the cutting station. Small hand tools such as a stitch unpicker and snips will also be at hand.
You are welcome to bring your own tools if you choose. - Ironing Station: We provide our students with an ironing table and irons for shared use. You are welcome to bring a small ironing mat and mini iron if you choose.
By booking a class or workshop, you agree to the terms outlined in our Cancellation Policy. Thank you for your support, we look forward to quilting with you soon!
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Product Reviews
3 Reviews
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Excellent course
I had a totally fantastic weekend with Gabrielle learning how to create a patchwork quilt . Such an excellent teacher who uses layman's terms, easy instructions and has the patience of a saint! By the time I had left the course I had created my own little masterpiece which I'm very proud of. It's a relax atmosphere, excellent tools supplied, tea, coffee and biscuits too! Thankyou so much for a lovely weekend and I will be returning either on another course or to purchase your lovely fabrics. No one will be disappointed if you book this course!
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Beginners Patchwork and Quilting workshop
A fantastic weekend workshop. I’ve learnt so much and some great skills to take forward and practice at home. Gabrielle had a lovely teaching style and pitched the information at the right level. It was a relaxed atmosphere and I really enjoyed both days. Thank you so much. All the cups of tea were greatly appreciated too!
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Beginner's Patchwork & Quilting
A wonderful experience! I can't recommend it highly enough. I hadn't done any sewing for a long, long time and was very rusty - I came away with a beautiful quilt i was very proud of. Gabrielle is a wonderful teacher who is endlessly knowledgeable, patient and kind. The materials, tools and sewing machines were top notch and very easy to use. Most of all, Gabrielle's quilt works is an oasis of beautiful fabrics with a warm, welcoming and very friendly atmosphere, so my fellow quilters and I bonded into group who learnt a lot and really enjoyed our time together with Gabrielle. I'll certainly be back!
