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Classes and Talks Alicia Merrett Web:
[email protected] Tel: 01749 676 288 Email:
[email protected] Alicia Merrett is well known for her striking use of colour in her wonderful quilts. She uses the techniques of freehand cutting and stitching, with hand-dyed fabrics. Alicia was born and brought up in Argentina, but has lived in the UK for a long time, first in London and now in Somerset.
Map Fragments with Alicia Merrett
1 Hour
Materials pack included.. (Hand stitching only) Everybody uses maps – they are part of our lives. They represent sections of our planet; they allow us to find our way from A to B. In this workshop we will make our own imaginary small fragment of a map, simply showing fields, roads, and houses, as if seen at night-time, with the quick technique of fused fabric collage. Quilting will need to be done at home; guidelines will be given. Take a look at aliciamerrett.co.uk for inspiration !
Imagining Maps with Alicia Merrett
2.5 Hours
Requirements. This class requires use of a sewing machine. Participants to bring their own materials. 1. Green Fabric for Fields: Either: A fat quarter of green fabric, mottled, such as Moda Marbles, or similar. - OR: between two and four pieces of different greens, marbled or plain, amounting in total to a fat quarter. (The second option is preferred). 2. Fabrics for houses: A variety of very small pieces in different colours such as red, orange, purple, turquoise, yellow, blue, etc – colours that contrast with the greens for the fields. 3. Fabrics for roads: A 7” - 8” square of fabric in a brownish colour – again, a colour contrasting with the other colours listed above. 4. Optional: a reel of machine thread. PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE LADY SEW AND SEW STAND Everybody uses maps – they are part of our lives. They represent sections of our planet; they allow us to find our way from A to B. In this workshop we will make our own imaginary map, using line and colour, with the technique of free cutting and piecing. Take a look at aliciamerrett.co.uk for inspiration !
Christine Porter Web: www.christineporterquilts.com Tel: (0)117 3778495 Email:
[email protected] Christine Porter loves to quilt, she loves to teach it, and she loves to write about it.... She travels the world teaching, lecturing and quilt judging. Her quilting classes and lectures are far from boring, and her students and audiences come away enthralled! 1 Hour Needle Case with Christine Porter This class requires use of a sewing machine. Materials pack included.. Using strip piecing with the flip and sew method with ¼ inch seam allowance, embellishment with decorative stitching, using the embroidery open toed foot.
Rotary Cutting Pouch with Christine Porter
1 Hour
This class requires use of a sewing machine. Materials pack included.. Using strip piecing with the flip and sew method with ¼ inch seam allowance, embellishment with decorative stitching, using the embroidery open toed foot.
Lecture - Life in the Quilting Fast Lane! With Christine Porter
1 Hour
Lecture only Come and enjoy over 50 quilts and listen to Christine as she tells you about her life in quilting, from joining Bristol Quilters over twenty years ago to running Cabot Quilting Conferences, being co-editor of Patchwork & Quilting magazine, becoming an international quilt teacher, lecturer and judge as well as writing five books, making four DVDs and now an eBook. This really is life in the quilting fast lane!
Rosemary Hillman Web: www.rosiequilts.com Email:
[email protected] Originally taught Patchwork by my Grandmother as a small child I have continued to employ the craft since. Continually learning and passing on my knowledge to others in various ways, I have developed a wide range of teaching methods which have helped others improve their techniques. Currently I am travelling all over the UK teaching and talking to Quilting and Womens’ Groups as well as running regular Lessons in Shepton Mallet. 1 Hour Lecture -“Now I know the basics where do I go
from here?” with Rosemary Hillman Lecture only The content of this talk is ever changing depending on who the audience is. Every one of us needs to find design inspiration from somewhere and often we need to add to our store of knowledge and techniques to be able to complete our design ideas. The quilts I bring along to share convey some of the ways in which the audience can develop what they already know, possibly together with some new skills to improve their own quilting experience. Beginning by exploring what can be achieved with just two fabrics and moving through ideas and shapes to include more complex patterns. My aim being to inspire people to try something a little different whatever their skill level.
Stack and Whack with Rosemary Hillman
3 Hours
Requirements. This class requires use of a sewing machine. 5 fat quarters and a 30cm length of fabric for the border. PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE LADY SEW AND SEW STAND Machine piece a quilt top using this easy to follow method. Take 5 Fat Quarters and transform them into something special for yourself or as a Gift for someone else. From beginners to advanced the choice is yours with a pattern can be adjusted by just using more Fat Quarters which will increase the size of the top, Instructions supplied.
Paper Pieced Christmas Decoration with Rosemary Hillman
1 Hour
Materials pack included.. (Hand stitching only) Create your own Very Special Hand Made Christmas Decoration using the English Paper Piecing Method of Patchwork. This decoration uses 6 Pentagrams for each side and is stuffed to make it 3 dimensional, with a hanging loop at the top. Additional embellishments can be added afterwards to personalise your decoration. Paper patterns and fabric are included in the kit as well as detailed instructions.
Stuart Hilliard Instantly recognisable as the quirky, maverick semi finalist from BBC2's "The Great British Sewing Bee" this is Stuart Hillard's first visit to the West Country Quilt Show. With over 20 years quilt making experience, more than 25 published patterns and monthly columns in two major British magazines, Stuart is a professional pattern designer, author and teacher from North Yorkshire. He is an ambassador for Coats Crafts and Westminster fabrics, Handi Quilter and has demonstrated for Bernina. Specialising in all kinds of appliqué and machine quilting, Stuart's mantra is simple, "learn the right skills, use the right tools and your results will astound you!
Move over Baltimore! It's time to turn, turn, turn. Appliqué class with Stuart Hilliard
1 Hour
Requirements. A kit will be included in the workshop price of £6.00 which includes a thread and needle pack, freezer paper, pattern and fabrics to take away! Sewline products will be available to use during the class and for purchase afterwards. Turned edge appliqué is within everyone's grasp even if you are a complete beginner! The secrets will be revealed in this very practical hour where participants will use freezer paper and Sew Line products to learn the magic behind the easiest turned edge appliqué ever! Once turned we'll stitch the appliqués down using beautiful mettler threads and hand stitching (no sewing machines required!) A kit will be included in the workshop price of £6.00 which includes a thread and needle pack, freezer paper, pattern and fabrics to take away! Sewline products will be available to use during the class and for purchase afterwards.
Jan Tillett Web: www.jantillett.co.uk Tel: 01884 32164 Email:
[email protected] Jan Tillett will be exhibiting her work and demonstrating free machine embroidery on her stand during the show. A lifelong hoarder of fabrics, Jan creates her textiles using mostly remnants and recycled fabrics which are then embellished with free motion embroidery. Jan runs regular classes in Tiverton, as well as workshops for guilds and groups nationwide.
Free Motion Embroidery with Jan Tillett
1 Hour
Use Angelina fibres and shrink polyester, embellished with free motion embroidery to create a shimmering, iridescent textile panel
Kate Percival Contact:
[email protected] Blog: www54paintings.blogspot.com/ Website: http//:finkstuff.weebly.com/ An experienced teacher, Kate designs and teaches patchwork projects, some of which have appeared in Popular Patchwork. She likes to make original projects that are suitable for all levels of experience that can use up stash fabricsdespite this, she often finds herself buying fabric. Trained in Graphic Design and Illustration, Kate also creates more arty quilts, lino prints, embroideries, hat pins and paintings and thoroughly enjoys travelling around giving talks and teaching classes to quilting and embroidery groups as well as teaching regularly at Lady Sew and Sew in Henley.
Autumn Tree with Kate Percival. Featuring on the Lady Sew and Sew / Elna stand.
2 Hours
Requirements. This class requires use of a sewing machine.5 fat quarters- autumnal/brights. Wadding: 15" x 15" Interlining: thin, stiff is best- for foundation piecing 10" x 10" Grab 5 fat quarters to make a colourful foundation pieced tree with a simple pieced surround- add some simple, chunky hand quilting and a little bit of embroidery and you have a table mat, cushion or bag front. Suitable for any level of experience, the foundation piecing is complex, but the stage by stage instructions will lead you through it.
Christmas Cottage with Kate Percival. Featuring on the Lady Sew and Sew / Elna stand.
2 Hours
Requirements. This class requires use of a sewing machine. 5 fat quarters- Christmas-including white for snow and suitable sky fabric. Wadding: 15" x 15" Interlining: thin, stiff is best- for foundation piecing 10" x 10" Learn to create this charming Christmas cottage- foundation piecing, simple pieced surround and some simple hand quilting and embroidery combine to make a great little festive decorative mat/cushion cover. Makes a lovely gift! Bring along 5 fat quarters, make sure one is snowy and one will work as a sky and away you go!
Gill Towell website www.gillymacdesigns.com Gill has been enjoying patchwork and quilting for a number of years, initially taking it up as a pastime to balance a busy career in the City of London. Latterly Gill has devoted all her time to teaching adults and children, starting her own business GillyMac Designs and supporting Lady Sew and Sew in Henley-on-Thames as they continue to grow their business. Star Table Runner with Gill Towell. Featuring on 2 Hours
the Lady Sew and Sew / Elna stand.
Requirements. This class requires use of a sewing machine. MATERIALS PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM THE LADY SEW AND SEW STAND
Come and create this stunning table runner with Gill. It is simple to make and comes together very quickly. Packs of the striking grey cottons (as in the picture) will be available to purchase from Lady Sew and Sew on the day, or bring along your own material to create with During the class you will complete at least one of the three centre panels and then go on to make the variegated border for the runner. Gill's teaching style is fun and informal and this class is suitable for beginners through to more experience sewers. coming soon……
Pam Neave Email:
[email protected] Tel 02476 614203 mob 07875149556 Pam Neave is a teacher who specialises in teaching ‘really useful’ projects. Although incorporating several techniques her well prepared kits ensure that her projects should be accomplished within one hour. The ability to use a sewing machine would be desirable but the projects on offer this weekend are very suitable for all levels. Pam offers regular residential sewing and quilting retreats. Ask her about them at the show!
The Really Useful Accessory Bag with Pam Neave
1 Hour
This class requires use of a sewing machine. Materials pack included.. ¼” strip piecing, pretty machine embroidery stitches, decorative appliqué and quilting techniques all combine together in this one project to create a delightful quilted accessory bag. Ideal for your sewing room or bathroom or to give away as a Christmas gift – if you can bear to part with it!!
The Really Useful Scrap Bag with Pam Neave
1 Hour
This class requires use of a sewing machine. Materials pack included.. Much photographed at sewing exhibitions this combined scrap bag and pin cushion is the ideal companion in your sewing room. You’ll use decorative machine stitches and simple construction techniques – and you’ll be amazed that you can make this in just one hour!!
The Stitch Witch Web: www.stitchwitch.biz Tel: 01323 842952 or mob 07821001212 This magical stand is full of exiting and unique patterns designed by the witch. Also small, easy and fun Christmas projects for all abilities. Notions, cutting /ironing boards, fabric, kits and patterns. etc available. Demonstrations of iron-on bias, and hot fix crystals on stand throughout the day.
Christmas Tree Decorations with the Stitch Witch
1 Hour
Materials pack included.. (Hand stitching only) Come and have fun making one of these quick and easy projects, choose between Folded Fabric Baubles, 3-D bell decorations and felt balls.
Karen Llewellyn-Parsons I have been doing patchwork and quilting since I was at junior school, where I started with hexagons then moved on to the American block patchwork. I now do most of my patchwork and quilting on the machine, but still very much enjoy hand sewing projects
Hexagon Pincushion
1 Hour
Materials pack included.. (Hand stitching only) We will be making a hexagon pincushion using the traditional English paper piecing method. They make great gifts to your sewing friends and family plus they do not take too much time to make. Included with your kit will be the fabrics and papers all pre cut to the correct size. So come along for a relaxing hour spent sewing.
Free Talks Get to know Vilene, wadding and even more, with Lady Sew 1 Hour and Sew, A whistle stop tour of wadding, from the “Wadding Queen”, Vanessa of Lady Sew and Sew. Which wadding to use, and why. Ever wondered how to use Solu fleece? When would you use gridded Vilene, Pelmet Vilene, Thermalan? Get some quick and easy ideas, and some answers! Fancy some Christmas Gift Ideas, for the quilter in your life? Come and join us for an hour of fun and inspiration. Mettler Threads presented by Dawn Cameron Dick and Duncan 1 Hour Yeovil Come and learn about the different uses and techniques of using the range of Mettler Threads. Learn tricks to get a better finish to your projects, and learn a little of the history of the Thread Industry. Lecture at 11.30am Thursday, and then extra Q&A with Lady Sew and Sew throughout the day, and over the weekend.
