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Course: Patchwork and Quilting
These courses are aimed at Beginners and Improvers, so if you have always wanted to learn this rewarding hobby, or perhaps a new
technique, now is your chance.
Course Details
One day courses from 10am - 4.30pm.
Two days 10am – 4pm midweek
Includes a light lunch and endless teas/coffees.
Suitable for B&B or day attendance.
Accommodation available on site - details here
Places are limited to 6 people, so
Ring Jane Rose - 01590-644256 to book now!
Photos and details below :-
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| Patchwork and Quilting Course Dates - Autumn 2010 |
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4-5 Oct
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Basic Foundation - Log Cabin.
Learn the technique of this popular patchwork and finish at home. A table runner/ the beginnings of a quilt? |
£50 |
16 Oct
Sat |
Celtic Knot/ Stained Glass Windows.
Involves learning appliqué and making homemade bias strip to achieve a decorative and dramatic work of art. |
£30 |
25-26 Oct
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Star Block Patchwork Shoulder Bag.
Another popular course using a traditional patchwork technique to make a useful and eye catching bag. |
£50 |
8-9 Nov
Mon/Tues |
Birds & Bird Boxes.
This fun technique uses machine piecing and freezer paper to make the start to a quilt or wall hanging. |
£50 |
20 Nov
Sat |
Xmas Baubles. Ribbons, pins, carols!
Start getting ready for Xmas. Kits will be available if required. |
£30 |
22 Nov
Mon |
Patchwork Soft Boxes.
Make beautiful boxes for packaging gifts, storing jewellery or using as special gifts on their own. |
£30 |
4 Dec
Sat |
Card Making.
Use a Twisted Log Cabin technique and/or Somerset Patchwork to make beautiful and individual cards. |
£30 |
See comments from previous course students......
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Course Tutor: Liz Musselwhite
Liz Musselwhite has been sewing since before she was old enough to go to school, having learned at the knee of her
mother and from her grandmother, both of whom were used to making all the clothing required in their households.
Liz has a go at anything to do with a needle, and has been an avid dress maker, knitter and beader over the years, but
her main love is Patchwork and Quilting.
Liz has an A level in Textiles, and City & Guilds in Patchwork & Quilting.
Her work has been exhibited at the NEC Festival of Quilts, and she has won 2 Judges merit awards for work exhibited at
the Quilts UK exhibitions in Malvern.
She also has been awarded a Best in Show for “The Star of Harvest” quilt at a southern counties exhibition.
“The Star of Harvest” has also been featured in advertisements in major quilting magazines for the Quilts UK
exhibition.
Liz is a member of the New Forest Quilting Group, and 3 of her quilts are currently part of a national travelling
exhibition appearing at quilt shows in Malvern, Sussex, Edinburgh and Exeter.
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Course Content Details
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Basic Foundation Piecing - Log Cabin :
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a popular course with quick results. Take home your choice of a wall hanging, a table runner or a cushion cover.
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Chenilling :
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Create a very effective and unusual texture – deceptively simple, you will need your nail brush!!! Take home a cushion cover with attitude.
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Celtic Knot / Stained Glass Windows :
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design a personal and dramatic work of art.
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Borders and Binding :
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you have your beautiful quilt/wall hanging. Now you need to learn how to finish it off!
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Testimonials
Dear Jane,
Thank you to you and Liz for such a special day yesterday. I felt refreshed and invigorated by my trip and by how much I learnt!
Things that made the day work well for me:
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Lots of tea!
- Teaching in the morning with a chance to really get stuck in to a project in the afternoon.
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A fantastic location.
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Great company.
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Cuddles from the puppies. (I didn't even know I liked dogs!)
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Lots of extra information about tools, history, suppliers, finishing the project and more...
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having something I'm proud of to take home.
I would love to come back for the applique course on the 16th October. I was wondering......
Nadia
7/3/2010
Dear Jane & Andy,
A big thank you for looking after us all at our patchwork/quilting course, everyone was delighted.
A big thank you to Liz we really enjoyed her tutoring.
A big thank you to yourself and Andy, the accommodation was first class and ideal, being just next door - your hospitality was very much appreciated.
Splendid food, splendid course, splendid accommodation, wonderful people - what more could we have asked for !
May we wish you every success for the future.
We look forward to coming again in the Autumn. Or before if you have availability for any short weekend breaks.
Please give our regards to your Mum.
Take care
Kind regards,
Jan Tavender, Christine Wickington, Linda Pye, Joy Campbell & Chrissy Smith
24/2/2010
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