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ITION L ED S P E CIA 8–11 October 2020 Alexandra Palace, London

A SPECIAL EDITION event for anyone with a love of textile based crafts

Learning Curve Workshops timetable and descriptions 168 classes catering for all levels of ability including:

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Information correct at the time of print. Tickets to the Shopping Village will be timed for a morning or afternoon entry. NB tickets to the workshops do not include access to the Shopping Village. If you wish to attend both workshops and the Shopping Village, you will need to purchase the relevant ticket. A £3.50 booking fee applies per transaction. The event will operate under the industry’s All Secure Safe Standard, please visit our website for a full list of safety measures in place at the event. In the event of cancellation due to COVID-19 all bookers will be contacted via the email address supplied at point of transaction. ALEXANDRA PALACE TIMETABLE 2020

THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER

Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

1 09:00 Pants Applique! Create a Lavender Bag Jane Scofield Room 1 B 2 hours yes £35 2 09:00 Fun with Favourite Feet Claire Tyler Room 2, AB 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 3 09:00 Lovely Leaves: Exploring Free Motion Embroidery Molly Brown Room 3 I 2 hours no £35 4 09:00 Dorset Buttons: Blossom Tree & Cartwheel Brooches Gini Armitage Room 4 AB 2 hours yes £35 5 09:00 Knitting with Wire: Poppy Flower Brooch Susan Burns Room 5 B 2 hours no £35 6 09:00 Quilt as you Go with Sashing & Bindings Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 7 09:00 Scrumptious Surface Stitches Rosie McKellar Room 7 B 2 hours yes £35 8 09:30 Needle Felt a Poseable Christmas Tomte (Gnome) Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 8 AB 2 hours yes £35 9 09:30 Create a Directory of Embroidery Stitches Jill Kipnis Room 9 B 2 hours no £35 10 09:30 Conquer your Fear of Zips and Buttonholes Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 10 AB 2 hours no £35 11 09:30 Wet Felt a Fabulous Small Bag or Glasses Case Carole Waddle Room 11 AB 2 hours no £35 12 09:30 Knit, Embroider and Emoji a Button or Brooch Luise Roberts Room 12 I 2 hours yes £35 13 09:30 Make a One-piece T-Shirt on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 14 09:30 Make your own Macrame Pot Holder Irene de Jong Room 14 AB 2 hours yes £35 16 11:45 Hawaiian Applique Janet Goddard Room 1 B 2 hours no £35 17 11:45 Successfully Machine Sew with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 18 11:45 Creative Coiled Pots by Machine Molly Brown Room 3 AB 2 hours yes £35 19 11:45 Intro to Designing your own Dressmaking Patterns Judith Johnson Room 4 AB 2 hours no £35 20 11:45 Hearts of Gold: Introduction to Goldwork Royal School of Needlework Room 5 B 2 hours no £35 21 11:45 Simple Stylish & Chic Clutch Bag Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 B 2 hours no £35 22 11:45 Flower Hand Stitched Patchwork Hilary Jane Cheshire Room 7 AB 2 hours yes £35 23 12:15 Everlasting Rag Rug Bouquet Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 24 12:15 Stumpwork Embroidery: 3D Floral & Leaf Shapes Jill Kipnis Room 9 I 2 hours no £35 25 12:15 Comfy PJ Shorts for Him or Her Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 10 AB 2 hours no £35 26 12:15 Simple Weaving with Sari Silks Jane Scofield Room 11 B 2 hours yes £35 27 12:15 Punch Needle Embroidery in a Hoop Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 28 12:15 Waterfall-front Cardigan on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 29 12:15 Fair Isle Knitting: It's Fun and Creative Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

Key Code: AB Any level of skill/ability Please note ticket availability is correct at the time of creating this document B Beginners, new to the subject and is subject to change. Please visit our website for up to date ticket availability I Intermediate, some knowledge of subject knittingandstitchingshowspeciallondon.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options A Advanced, good knowledge, wishing to add to skill level

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Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

31 14:30 Sew Scrappy with English Paper Piecing Caitlin Lisle Room 1 B 2 hours no £35 32 14:30 Masterclass of Classic Couture Finishes Claire Tyler Room 2, I/A 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 33 14:30 Machine Embroidered Flower Meadow Wendy Dolan Room 3 AB 2 hours yes £35 34 14:30 Fantasy Floral Textiles Jessica Grady Room 4 B 2 hours no £35 35 14:30 Wet Felt Making: A Felt Sketchbook Cover Laura Guida Room 5 AB 2 hours yes £35 36 14:30 Machine Sew a Quilted Ipad Cover Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 I 2 hours no £35 37 14:30 Mindful Mending: Creative Slow Stitching Janet Goddard Room 7 B 2 hours no £35 38 15:00 Needle Felt 2 Christmas Baubles: Pudding & Robin Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 8 AB 2 hours yes £35 39 15:00 Crochet an Amigurimi Animal Brooch Irene de Jong Room 9 AB 2 hours no £35 40 15:00 Pretty Laundry Bag with Eco-Friendly Face Wipes Molly Brown Room 10 AB 2 hours no £35 41 15:00 Dorset Buttons: Winter Tree and Bow Brooches Gini Armitage Room 11 B 2 hours yes £35 42 15:00 Goldwork Embroidery: Create a Rainbow Brooch Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours no £35 43 15:00 Learn to Use an Overlocker with Confidence Janaka Managai Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 44 15:00 Simple Knits: Snoods, Scarves and Finishing Off Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

Please note ticket availability is correct at the time of creating this document Key Code: AB Any level of skill/ability Please note ticket availability is correct at the time of creating this document and is subject to change. Please visit our website for up to date ticket availability B Beginners, new to the subject and is subject to change. Please visit our website for up to date ticket availability knittingandstitchingshowspeciallondon.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options I Intermediate, some knowledge of subject knittingandstitchingshowspeciallondon.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options A Advanced, good knowledge, wishing to add to skill level

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FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER

Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

46 09:00 Scraptastic Selvedge Port Hole Patchwork Janet Goddard Room 1 AB 2 hours no £35 47 09:00 Advanced Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler Room 2, I/A 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 48 09:00 Patchwork 101: Get to Grips with the Basics Moraig Hewitt Room 3 B 2 hours no £35 49 09:00 Dorset Buttons: Autumn Tree & Chunky Wool Gini Armitage Room 4 AB 2 hours yes £35 Brooches 50 09:00 Goldwork Tudor Rose Rosie McKellar Room 5 B 2 hours yes £35 51 09:00 Free Motion Natural Bee, Sunflower & Highland Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 Cow 52 09:00 Christmas Decorations from Felted Wool Jane Scofield Room 7 B 2 hours yes £35 53 09:30 Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 54 09:30 Create a Directory of Embroidery Stitches Jill Kipnis Room 9 B 2 hours no £35 55 09:30 Creative Coiled Pots by Machine Molly Brown Room 10 AB 2 hours yes £35 56 09:30 Needle Felt a Penguin Chick Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 11 AB 2 hours yes £35 57 09:30 Crochet a Ring-Shaped Bead and a Bracelet Luise Roberts Room 12 I 2 hours yes £35 58 09:30 Make a Knit Top and Sheer Sleeves on an Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 59 09:30 Sew Scrappy with English Paper Piecing Caitlin Lisle Room 14 AB 2 hours yes £35 61 11:45 Hawaiian Applique Janet Goddard Room 1 AB 2 hours no £35 62 11:45 Setting in Sleeves with Ease Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 63 11:45 Walking Foot Quilting: Beyond Straight Lines Moraig Hewitt Room 3 I 2 hours no £35 64 11:45 Embellished Stitched Mandalas Jessica Grady Room 4 I 2 hours no £35 65 11:45 Hearts and Flowers: Surface Stitched Embroidery Royal School of Needlework Room 5 B 2 hours no £35 66 11:45 Make a Piped Cushion with Applique & Free Motion Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 67 11:45 Beaded Dorset Buttons Tania Ashton Jones Room 7 B 2 hours no £35 68 12:15 Knitting with Wire: Sparkling Bracelet Susan Burns Room 8 I 2 hours no £35 69 12:15 Goldwork: Make a Pair of Bumble Bee Wings Jill Kipnis Room 9 I 2 hours no £35 70 12:15 Lacy Knickers: Learn to Sew with Stretchy Fabric Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 10 I 2 hours no £35 71 12:15 Entrelac: Learn how to make this Textured Knitting Molly Brown Room 11 I 2 hours no £35 72 12:15 Create an Embroidered Letter in a Hoop Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 73 12:15 Make a Simpe Kaftan Top on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 74 12:15 Fair Isle Knitting: It's Fun and Creative Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

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Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

76 14:30 Made to Measure: Pattern Making Shorts Janaka Managai Room 1 I 2 hours no £35 77 14:30 Invisible Zips & Finishing Facings/Waistbands Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 78 14:30 Machine Embroidered Landscapes Wendy Dolan Room 3 AB 2 hours yes £35 79 14:30 Fantasy Floral Textiles Jessica Grady Room 4 AB 2 hours no £35 80 14:30 Quilt a Flower Patch by Hand Hilary Jane Cheshire Room 5 AB 2 hours yes £35 81 14:30 Commodious Weekend Bag with Zip and Pockets Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 3 hours no £45 82 14:30 Design your Own Fabric for Digital Printing Katy Holmes Room 7 B 2 hours yes £35 83 15:00 Needle Felt a Life Size Harvest Mouse Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 8 AB 2 hours yes £35 84 15:00 Tunisian Crochet: A Beginner's Guide Judy Shepherd Room 9 B 2 hours yes £35 85 15:00 Scraptastic: Make a New Fabric from Scraps Molly Brown Room 10 AB 2 hours yes £35 86 15:00 Goldwork Mini 3D Hedgehog Brooch Georgina Bellemy Room 11 B 2 hours no £35 87 15:00 Macrame Wall Hanging Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 88 15:00 Make a Stretchy Fitted Skirt on a Juki Overlocker Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 13, I 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 89 15:00 Knitting and Crochet Finishing Techniques Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

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SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER

Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

91 09:00 Cathedral Window Patchwork by Hand Janet Goddard Room 1 AB 2 hours no £35 92 09:00 Invisible Zips & Finishing Facings/Waistbands Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 93 09:00 Patchwork 101: Get to Grips with the Basics Moraig Hewitt Room 3 B 2 hours no £35 94 09:00 Design your Own Fabric for Digital Printing Katy Holmes Room 4 B 2 hours yes £35 95 09:00 Tapestry Crochet: Flower Power Coaster Diana Bensted Room 5 I 2 hours no £35 96 09:00 Free Motion Applique Fabric Book Cover Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 I 2 hours no £35 97 09:00 Intro to Sashiko Sewing Lorraine Reed Wenman Room 7 B 2 hours no £35 98 09:30 Needle Felt a Penguin Chick Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 8 AB 2 hours yes £35 99 09:30 Intro to Indian Hand Embroidery Julia Phillips Room 9 AB 2 hours no £35 100 09:30 Creative Coiled Pots by Machine Molly Brown Room 10 B 2 hours yes £35 101 09:30 Stumpwork Embroidery: 3D Floral & Leaf Shapes Jill Kipnis Room 11 I 2 hours no £35 102 09:30 Knit a Fair Isle Egg Cosy Luise Roberts Room 12 I 2 hours yes £35 103 09:30 Make a Simpe Kaftan Top on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 105 09:30 Scrumptious Surface Stitches Rosie McKellar Room 14 B 2 hours yes £35 106 11:45 Italian Corded Quilting by Hand Janet Goddard Room 1 AB 2 hours no £35 107 11:45 Masterclass: Crisp Collars Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 108 11:45 Brilliant Bindings: Fabulous Finishes for Quilting Moraig Hewitt Room 3 I 2 hours no £35 109 11:45 Dorset Buttons: The Crosswheel Tania Ashton Jones Room 4 AB 2 hours no £35 110 11:45 Learn to Knit a Chunky Top Down Hat Miranda Griffith Room 5 B 2 hours no £35 111 11:45 Machine Sew a Quilted Ipad Cover Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 I 2 hours no £35 112 11:45 Hearts of Gold: Introduction to Goldwork Royal School of Needlework Room 7 B 2 hours no £35 113 12:15 Everlasting Rag Rug Bouquet Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 114 12:15 Wet Felt a Fabulous Small Bag or Glasses Case Carole Waddle Room 9 AB 2 hours no £35 115 12:15 Scraptastic: Make a New Fabric from Scraps Molly Brown Room 10 AB 2 hours yes £35 116 12:15 Seams of Gold: Creative Repairs Debra Wade Room 11 AB 2 hours yes £35 117 12:15 Macrame Wall Hanging Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 118 12:15 Make a Panelled Skirt on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 119 12:15 Knitting and Crochet Finishing Techniques Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

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Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

121 14:30 Make your own Shorts with Cargo Pockets Janaka Managai Room 2, AB 3 hours no £45 Dressmaking Studio 122 14:30 Machine Embroidered Flower Meadow Wendy Dolan Room 3 AB 2 hours yes £35 123 14:30 Screen Print a Bag Ricki Outis Room 4 AB 2 hours yes £35 124 14:30 Learn to Crochet (either Right or Left Handed) Diana Bensted Room 5 B 3 hours no £45 125 14:30 Make a Piped Cushion with Applique & Free Motion Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 126 14:30 Beadwork on Canvas Eliza McClelland Room 7 AB 2 hours no £35 127 15:00 Indigo Dyeing: An Introduction Molly Brown Room 1 AB 2 hours yes £35 128 15:00 Little Book of Inspiration: Creative Design Ideas Hazel & Terry, InStitches Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 129 15:00 Embroider a Block Printed Elephant Julia Phillips Room 9 AB 2 hours no £35 130 15:00 Create & Add In-Seam Pockets to Any Garment Miranda Griffith Room 10 AB 2 hours no £35 131 15:00 Create an Heirloom Rag Rug Debra Wade Room 11 AB 2 hours yes £35 132 15:00 Punch Needle Embroidery in a Hoop Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 133 15:00 Overlocking Know How: Learn Basic Techniques Claire Tyler Room 13, B 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 134 15:00 Fair Isle Knitting: It's Fun and Creative Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 14 I 2 hours no £35

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SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

136 09:00 Creative Recycled Embellishments for Textile Art Jessica Grady Room 1 AB 2 hours no £35 137 09:00 Portfolio of Essential Dressmaking Techniques Claire Tyler Room 2, AB 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 138 09:00 Lovely Leaves: Exploring Free Motion Embroidery Molly Brown Room 3 I 2 hours no £35 139 09:00 Putting on the Glitz: Create Sumptious Fabric Mary McIntosh Room 4 AB 2 hours no £35

140 09:00 Intro to Sashiko Sewing Lorraine Reed Wenman Room 5 B 2 hours no £35 141 09:00 Quilt as you Go with Sashing & Bindings Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 142 09:00 Tapestry Crochet: Flower Power Coaster Diana Bensted Room 7 I 2 hours no £35 143 09:30 Rag Rugging for Beginners Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 144 09:30 Tunisian Crochet: A Beginner's Guide Judy Shepherd Room 9 B 2 hours yes £35 145 09:30 Create & Add In-Seam Pockets to Any Garment Miranda Griffith Room 10 B 2 hours no £35 146 09:30 Knit a Bear Bauble Cover Luise Roberts Room 11 I 2 hours yes £35 147 09:30 Scrumptious Surface Stitches Rosie McKellar Room 12 B 2 hours yes £35 148 09:30 Make a Stretchy Fitted Skirt on a Juki Overlocker Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 13, I 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 149 09:30 Knit your own Felt Slippers Irene de Jong Room 14 B 2 hours no £35 151 11:45 Embellished Stitched Mandalas Jessica Grady Room 1 I 2 hours no £35 152 11:45 Successfully Machine Sew with Knit Fabrics Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 153 11:45 Quick & Easy Clamshell Patchwork Coaster Molly Brown Room 3 AB 2 hours no £35 154 11:45 Screen Print a Bag Ricki Outis Room 4 AB 2 hours yes £35 155 11:45 Wet Felt a Snazzy Needlecase with Pocket Carole Waddle Room 5 AB 2 hours no £35 156 11:45 Snail Trail Patchwork Cushion Cover Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 AB 2 hours no £35 157 11:45 Hearts and Flowers: Surface Stitched Embroidery Royal School of Needlework Room 7 B 2 hours no £35 158 12:15 Take Two Stitches: Creative Stitches for Quilting Hazel & Terry, InStitches Room 8 AB 2 hours no £35 159 12:15 Fair Isle Knitting: It's Fun and Creative Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 9 I 2 hours no £35 160 12:15 Comfy PJ Shorts for Him or Her Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 10 I 2 hours no £35 161 12:15 Crochet a Ring-Shaped Bead and a Bracelet Luise Roberts Room 11 I 2 hours yes £35 162 12:15 Create an Embroidered Letter in a Hoop Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 163 12:15 Waterfall-front Cardigan on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 164 12:15 Learn to Knit a Chunky Top Down Hat Miranda Griffith Room 14 B 2 hours no £35

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Code Start Title Tutor Room Level Length Kids Cost

166 14:30 Indigo Dyeing: An Introduction Molly Brown Room 1 AB 2 hours yes £35 167 14:30 Fun with Favourite Feet Claire Tyler Room 2, I 2 hours no £35 Dressmaking Studio 168 14:30 Machine Embroidered Landscapes Wendy Dolan Room 3 AB 2 hours yes £35 169 14:30 Intro to Designing your own Dressmaking Patterns Judith Johnson Room 4 AB 2 hours no £35 170 14:30 Little Book of Inspiration: Creative Design Ideas Hazel & Terry, InStitches Room 5 AB 2 hours yes £35 171 14:30 Japanese Pen Case Zip Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Room 6 I 2 hours no £35 172 14:30 Tunisian Crochet: Fingerless Gloves Diana Bensted Room 7 I 2 hours no £35 173 15:00 Needle Felt a Poseable Christmas Tomte (Gnome) Steffi Stern, The Makerss Room 8 AB 2 hours yes £35 174 15:00 Simple Knits: Snoods, Scarves and Finishing Off Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Room 9 B 2 hours no £35 175 15:00 Conquer your Fear of Zips and Buttonholes Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Room 10 I 2 hours no £35 176 15:00 Make your own Macrame Pot Holder Irene de Jong Room 11 I 2 hours yes £35 177 15:00 Punch Needle Embroidery in a Hoop Hannah Johnson Room 12 AB 2 hours yes £35 178 15:00 Make a One-piece T-Shirt on a Juki Overlocker Janice Croft Room 13, AB 2 hours no £35 Juki Overlockers 179 15:00 Goldwork: Mini 3D Frog Brooch Georgina Bellemy Room 14 B 2 hours no £35

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ADVANCED DRESSMAKING BEADWORK ON CANVAS CATHEDRAL WINDOW PATCHWORK TECHNIQUES Eliza McClelland BY HAND Claire Tyler Janet Goddard Make a beautiful beaded motif on canvas. You Achieving a perfect finish for your garments often will learn about the correct canvas, needles Cathedral window looks like an intricate unsolvable comes from the extra details used in construction. and stitches and the gorgeous way that colour puzzle, however it is amazingly simple to construct. During this workshop you will learn how to choose washes and textures can be used so uniquely and Learn how to use this folded patchwork technique the correct fabric to interline for a couture finish, easily. For instant glamour, use your finish work by stitching a small but perfectly formed pin when and where to use interfacing as well as how to embellish cushions, bags, purses, your jeans, cushion. During the session we will also explore a to make continuous bias binding from a small anything! number of variations to the technique, with ideas square of fabric then finish seams and hems with a SATURDAY for future projects. Suitable for beginners new to Hong Kong binding. Lots of techniques to learn, this technique. with samples and notes to take home. Suitable for SATURDAY intermediate to advanced level. FRIDAY

BRILLIANT BINDINGS: FABULOUS FINISHES FOR QUILTING Moraig Hewitt CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FROM FELTED WOOL There are many ways to bind or finish quilts, and BEADED DORSET BUTTONS Jane Scofield each type has its pros and cons. The finishing Tania Ashton Jones technique encapsulates the wadding and raw edges The triangle is the simplest of shapes but it can Join Tania of TJFrog to discover the techniques and and can form part of the overall design. During look quite stunning when suitably styled! In history of the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons. this workshop you will learn about and practice this class you will be able to complete a lovely During this workshop you will explore three different binding and finishing techniques as well Christmas tree decoration using the colourful different ways of adding beads to Dorset Buttons. to learn how to get a neat finish to your quilted felted wool, ribbons and buttons provided together Beads are a great way to add extra colour, texture project. You will make samples of each technique with simple stitching. You will also learn how to felt and a bit of sparkle to your buttons! Using rings to have as a handy reference for your next quilting wool from old jumpers and cardigans so that you and a variety of yarns we will make a couple of project. Suitable for intermediate level, those with can make more at home. Suitable for beginners, different sized buttons with various stitch patterns. some knowledge of quilting by machine. new to the subject, including older children when In addition we will make a beaded Bird’s Eye SATURDAY accompanied by an adult. Dorset Button, a soft form button made from FRIDAY yarn. All materials included. Optional - bring odd ends of yarn if you wish. Suitable for all abilities. FRIDAY

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COMFY PJ SHORTS CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF ZIPS CREATE A DIRECTORY OF FOR HIM OR HER AND BUTTONHOLES EMBROIDERY STITCHES Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Jill Kipnis Making your own pyjama bottoms has its benefits. This is a workshop designed for all people who During this relaxed session you will be given a Besides saving money, you can work with soft have used a sewing machine in the past or people range of stitches that you can build up you own fabrics that are easy to sew and find the colour and with basic sewing skills wanting to take the next Directory of Embroidery stitches for your own print of your choice. This is a fun class where you step forward. You will learn how to sew lapped and future projects. You will be taught tips and tricks can master a range of sewing techniques whilst concealed zips and conquer tricky buttonholes, on how to create a professional finish and given you make this useful garment. You can make ladies using different sewing machine feet and become a full set of stitch instructions and materials to or man’s PJ shorts. Pattern included. Suitable for more familiar with different sewing techniques. complete the piece at home. The class is taught all abilities. Fabrics and materials will be supplied, Suitable for intermediate level (those with some by Jill Kipnis, who draws on her training from the cost £4 to be paid to the tutor on the day of knowledge of sewing with a sewing machine) Royal School of Needlework and her workshops class. THURSDAY & SUNDAY that she has been creating for several years. THURSDAY & SUNDAY Suitable for beginners or those wishing to brush up on their embroidery skills. THURSDAY & FRIDAY

CREATE & ADD IN-SEAM POCKETS COMMODIOUS WEEKEND BAG TO ANY GARMENT WITH ZIP AND POCKETS Miranda Griffith Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads CREATE AN EMBROIDERED LETTER Learn how to draft a pocket pattern from scratch IN A HOOP This very useful, durable duffle bag that is great and then how to attach it neatly between the side Hannah Johnson for an overnight stay, a gym bag or a beach bag. In seams neatly using methods like understitching. this workshop you will learn different techniques You will make a sample first and then you will have In this workshop, Hannah will show you different including quilting, inserting in a zip and lining the opportunity to retro-fit a pocket to a garment ways of embroidering a range of flowers and and making a box shape, complete with adding you already own. You will learn how to determine foliage. You will start a beautiful embroidered strapping for handles. The bag is fully lined with pocket placement, unpick seams and how to fit the letter in a hoop to finish at home, and will go away no raw edges. The kit comes complete with full pocket to the garment. Materials for the pocket with the knowledge to further your embroidery instructions and pre-cut pieces. Some knowledge pattern and sample will be provided. You will need skills. This class is perfect for all abilities including of using a sewing machine required and fabric to bring your own garment into which you wish to older children when accompanied by an colours will vary. Materials will be provided, fit a pocket as well. This class is aimed at beginner adult. cost £10 payable to the tutor on the day of the dressmakers. FRIDAY & SUNDAY class. SATURDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY

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CREATE AN HEIRLOOM RAG RUG CREATIVE RECYCLED EMBELLISHMENTS CROCHET AN AMIGURIMI Debra Wade FOR TEXTILE ART ANIMAL BROOCH Jessica Grady Irene de Jong Start to make a wonderful keepsake rug, re-using old t-shirts. Relaxing and meditative, this heritage Learn to make your own sequins, beads and 3D Amigurumi is a Japanese craft where we make craft costs virtually nothing but time and thread. embellishments using waste and recycled materials small cute animals or fantasy creatures using You’ll cut t-shirt yarn for simple plaits and try including; plastic packaging, paper, fabric scraps and crochet stitches. In this workshop we will make turning and tapered braids. You will lace and hand painted metal parts. Techniques will include punched an amigurimi brooch. Everyone will receive the shapes, origami sequins and vertical beads! After stitch them using strong thread, to begin a rug or yarn, the crochet hook, a pin and the pattern creating your embellishments Jessica will teach you other accessory. We will consider how to blend a selection of ways on how to attach them to fabric needed to make the brooch and you will learn the colour & simple shapes to build more complex using simple embroidery stitches. You will leave the stitches needed to make your amigurumi piece. motifs like hearts and owls. You will take the class with a fabric sampler of techniques and ideas on The workshop is perfectly suitable for beginners project home to continue. Suitable for beginners, contemporary embellishments – and a head full of in crochet and amigurumi as we will go through all new to rag rugging including older children when ideas of how to reuse your waste! This class is suitable stitches together and there will be plenty of time accompanied by an adult. for absolute beginners, and also those who are wanting for asking questions. SATURDAY to experiment with new materials in their textile art. THURSDAY SUNDAY

CREATIVE COILED POTS DESIGN YOUR OWN FABRIC BY MACHINE CROCHET A RING-SHAPED BEAD FOR DIGITAL PRINTING Molly Brown AND A BRACELET Katy Holmes Luise Roberts These lovely pots are quite addictive to make Dive into the world of repeat patterns in this and mesmerising to watch them grow on your Learn a simple crochet cord technique that can be comprehensive fabric design workshop containing machine. In this workshop you will make your own used to create beaded trim, bag handles, bracelets a variety of techniques, comprising basic repeat, pot. Molly will demonstrate how to add handles and necklaces. The workshop will start with threading half drop and half brick. You will work on paper and wrap the cord with fabric to add variation and beads onto the cotton yarn using wire, but this should during this workshop, bursting with technical only take about 10 minutes and can be started as colour to your pots. The uses for the pots are too information and useful tips, before receiving soon as you arrive at the workshop and receive your guidance for continuing your development at many to list here and they can be made in a variety kit. Using beaded slip stitch and a beaded crochet home, including digital design. After the workshop of sizes. There will also be a detailed worksheet chain, the ring bead will be made first. The ring bead of useful hints and tips to remind you for when and bracelet patterns are the same but for the ring you will receive a sample of fabric (22cm x 22cm) you want to make more at home. Familiarity with bead ends are joined after a few centimetres have in the post, professionally printed with one of your using a sewing machine is useful. Older children been worked. Once the bead has been completed designs. Suitable for beginners and children when welcome when accompanied by a participating you will learn how to make a second stronger beaded accompanied by an adult. adult. cord. Dexterity and concentration are required. Some FRIDAY & SATURDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY people may need to complete the project at home, but full instructions are provided. Please note that the kit contains: a crochet hook, yarn and beads, a clasp, and a needle. Children must be accompanied by an adult who can crochet to an intermediate level. FRIDAY & SUNDAY

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DORSET BUTTONS: AUTUMN TREE DORSET BUTTONS: EMBELLISHED STITCHED & CHUNKY WOOL BROOCHES THE CROSSWHEEL MANDALAS Gini Armitage Tania Ashton Jones Jessica Grady Join Gini from Gini’s Boutique and learn the Join Tania of TJFrog to discover the techniques In this workshop you will design and create your beautiful traditional craft of Dorset Buttons. and history of the heritage craft of Dorset own embellished mandala design. Embroidery This wonderful versatile craft dating from the Button making. Using beautiful hand-dyed yarns artist Jessica Grady will show you how to layer and 17th century has been updated and brought to and hollow brass rings you will use four basic combine materials and add details with decorative life by Gini the Dorset Button expert who has techniques to make the famous Crosswheel embroidery stitches. Techniques taught in this been teaching this craft to young and old for over design. A great way to use up those leftover class include; folded sequins, 3D beading, ruffled 25 years. In this workshop you will learn all the ends of yarn to embellish and add a personal embroidery stitches, colour palettes and pattern techniques to be able to complete a Dorset Button finishing touch to your handmade projects. You creation. Each participant will leave the workshop Autumn Tree brooch. You will then go on to make will make at least one Dorset Button with the with their own unique mandala inspired textile a chunky woollen brooch, adding to your repetoire materials included to make more. Suitable for all art piece. This piece can be worked into further of dorset button making. You will be provided with abilities. and framed up. This class is suitable for those with all the materials you will need to complete and SATURDAY some previous embroidery knowledge. wear your brooches by the end of the session. FRIDAY & SUNDAY Suitable for beginners, new to the subject and children when accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY

DORSET BUTTONS: WINTER TREE AND BOW BROOCHES EMBROIDER A BLOCK PRINTED Gini Armitage ELEPHANT Julia Phillips DORSET BUTTONS: BLOSSOM TREE Join Gini from Gini’s Boutique and learn the & CARTWHEEL BROOCHES beautiful traditional craft of Dorset Buttons. In this workshop you will decorate a block printed This wonderful versatile craft dating from the design using simple stitches, such as chain stitch, Gini Armitage 17th century has been updated and brought to back stitch and stem stitch and add further Join Gini from Gini’s Boutique and learn the beautiful life by Gini the Dorset Button expert who has embellishments if desired. All materials are traditional craft of Dorset Buttons. This wonderful been teaching this craft to young and old for over provided including a selection of coloured and versatile craft dating from the 17th century has 25 years. In this workshop you will learn all the sparkly threads, beads and sequins. The finished been updated and brought to life by Gini the Dorset techniques to be able to complete a Winter Tree sample could then be appliqued onto a pocket, bag Button expert who has been teaching this craft to Dorset Button brooch and then go on to make a or item of clothing later. Suitable for all abilities. young and old for over 25 years. In this workshop you beautiful bow version. You will be provided with (NB: A selection of blocks will be available to will learn all the techniques to be able to complete a all the materials you will need to complete and purchase separately if desired) Dorset Button Blossom Tree brooch and then go on wear your brooches by the end of the session. SATURDAY to make a Cartwheel Style version learning more new Suitable for all abilities including children when techniques along the way. You will be provided with accompanied by an adult. all the materials you will need to complete and wear THURSDAY your brooches by the end of the session. Suitable for beginners, new to the subject and children when accompanied by an adult. THURSDAY

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ENTRELAC: LEARN HOW TO MAKE FAIR ISLE KNITTING: FLOWER HAND STITCHED THIS TEXTURED KNITTING IT'S FUN AND CREATIVE PATCHWORK Molly Brown Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Hilary Jane Cheshire In this workshop Molly will introduce you to this Join Monica, author of Fair Isle Knitting, A Hilary Jane has designed this workshop to fascinating knitted technique. She will show you practical and comprehensive guide, Head to toe introduce traditional methods used in the craft of how to work each of the blocks needed to create Winter Knits, and 5 other books in the 20 to Make hand-stitched patchwork. Firstly, you will create a this effect. You will work on a sample size of your series for a closer look at how changing colours and background using squares of fabric and be shown own and learn how to form each of the units patterns can combine to make a beautiful fair isle useful techniques for assembly. This is followed required to create the woven appearance of this piece. Monica will enable you to become confident by stitching the flower design using English knitted fabric. Molly will provide a comprehensive at changing colours, reading charts and she will Paper Piecing (EPP), Suffolk Puffs and Appliqué worksheet with colour pictures, to help you give you ideas of how to incorporate Fair Isle for stems and leaves. Hilary will demonstrate remember what you have been shown in the patterns into garments, scarves snoods and hats. finishing the patchwork using wadding and backing workshop and continue the technique at home. The class is suitable for people who can knit and fabric and show examples of continuing the Suitable for those who knit already and want to purl confidently. design to make a small hand-stitched quilt. All expand their skill base. EVERYDAY fabrics, templates and instructions included. All FRIDAY abilities welcome including older children when accompanied by an adult. THURSDAY

FANTASY FLORAL TEXTILES EVERLASTING RAG RUG Jessica Grady BOUQUET Learn how to create floral inspired motifs Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life FREE MOTION APPLIQUE and designs using a variety of textile and FABRIC BOOK COVER Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts unconventional materials. Embroidery artist Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads into recycled works of art with the age-old skill Jessica Grady will show you various techniques for of rag rugging. Taught by rag rug expert and creating colourful, and beautiful fantasy flower In this workshop you will outline your picture author Elspeth Jackson, in this beginners’ class designs. Techniques taught in the class include; onto the fabric provided and using bondaweb, you will learn the traditional shaggy technique of recycled ribbon petals, paper straw stamens, you will stick fabric pieces to your design. The rag rugging whilst making a pretty rag rug flower freeform appliqué and painted lace petals. You will machine will then be set up for free motion to build your very own everlasting fabric flower add to your sampler with embroidery and beading embroidery and I will show you how easy it is to bouquet. Elspeth will share with you all her tips ideas also. You will leave the workshop with your free motion on the sewing machine. The image and tricks on how to make successful shaggy rag own textile sampler showcasing your unique floral will then be stitched and turned into a book cover. rugs so that you’re able to embark on beautiful ideas, which can be turned into a framed piece of In your kit, you will be provided with fabric and upcycled projects for yourself at home. Suitable artwork or even a brooch or patch for a bag. Each stabilisers, full instructions and a sketch book to for all levels. participant comes away with their own unique cover. Some knowledge of using a sewing machine THURSDAY & SATURDAY design, so the class is suitable for all abilities required. whether you are new to textile art or just want to SATURDAY have a go at something new! THURSDAY & FRIDAY

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FREE MOTION NATURAL BEE, GOLDWORK EMBROIDERY: GOLDWORK TUDOR ROSE SUNFLOWER & HIGHLAND COW CREATE A RAINBOW BROOCH Rosie McKellar Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Hannah Johnson This is a great introduction to goldwork techniques This is a very fun free motion embroidery Join Hannah and create a rainbow brooch using of Chipping, Passing, Pearl Purl and padded workshop. During this class you will be provided goldwork technique. Hannah will demonstrate leather. You will be provided with all the materials with three pre-printed pictures with wadding and some different goldwork techniques before you you need to create the design and instructions. a set of complete instructions. You will learn how create your own beautiful rainbow brooch using Suitable for beginners to goldwork including to set up your sewing machine, what stabilizers to some of the new skills you’ve learnt. Everyone will children aged 13 or over when accompanied by an use and how to control your stitches. You will then go home with a finished or nearly finished brooch adult. use free motion to create definition and outline and the ability to create more versatile pieces at FRIDAY on your great images. The finished squares can be home. Suitable for adults of all abilities. used as part of a quilt, bag panel, cushion front THURSDAY or just pop in a frame and use for home décor. Suitable for all abilities. FRIDAY

GOLDWORK: MAKE A PAIR OF BUMBLE BEE WINGS GOLDWORK MINI 3D Jill Kipnis HEDGEHOG BROOCH Learn how to bond fabrics to create a stable base Georgina Bellemy FUN WITH FAVOURITE FEET to embroider the bee wings onto. You will then Learn how to make a tiny metal thread hedgehog Claire Tyler learn how to use goldwork threads to finish off the in this beginner's class. You will learn the basics bumble bee wings. Full instructions and a list of There are lots of different feet available for your of applying metal threads including pearl purl materials will be supplied on how to finish the bee sewing machine which can help you get a better and cutwork in this simple design. Suitable for at home. Suitable for intermediate level, those finish. During this workshop you will learn about beginners new to Goldwork. with some experience of embroidery. some of the most popular feet, how to attach FRIDAY FRIDAY them and what they can do. Whilst trying them out, you’ll get lots of tips and take home samples to remind you what you can achieve with these five fantastic feet. Suitable for intermediate level, those with some knowledge of using a sewing machine. THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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GOLDWORK: HEARTS AND FLOWERS: INDIGO DYEING: MINI 3D FROG BROOCH SURFACE STITCHED AN INTRODUCTION Georgina Bellemy EMBROIDERY Molly Brown Royal School of Needlework Learn all the basics to creating your own goldwork Join Molly for this introduction to dyeing with metal frog with this simple design. You will Surface Stitches, or ‘freestyle embroidery’ is such Indigo. You will go away with samples you have learn lots of techniques, including the tricky a versatile technique, and lends itself to a huge dipped in the dye bath provided. Molly will couching purl. Suitable for beginners, new to variety of styles, subject matter and objects. To introduce you to the basics of Indigo dying and goldwork. work this cheerful posy of delicate flowers, you you will have the opportunity to try some Shibori SUNDAY will learn a variety of traditional surface stitches dying techniques to create your own pattern on which come together to create a pretty heart. You fabric samples. Molly will provide a detailed colour will learn Stem Stitch, Detached Chain, French handout, to remind you of what you have learnt in Knots and Seeding Stitch. Turn it into a special the workshop. Suitable for beginners, new to the card, lavender sachet, or small framed work of art. subject and older children when accompanied by Suitable for beginners, new to the subject. an adult. FRIDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

HAWAIIAN APPLIQUE Janet Goddard Hawaiian applique involves folding fabric into equal parts, and then cutting and stitching a design based on the fruits, flowers and plants of Hawaii. The design is hand appliqued to background fabric HEARTS OF GOLD: INTRO TO DESIGNING YOUR OWN and then quilted to finish. Students will begin INTRODUCTION TO GOLDWORK DRESSMAKING PATTERNS this project in class which can be finished as a Royal School of Needlework Judith Johnson wall hanging or cushion at home. Suitable for all abilities. Goldwork Embroidery, also known as ‘Metal Learn how to take a basic dress block (bodice and THURSDAY & FRIDAY Thread Embroidery’, consists of attaching different skirt sloper) and move darts to create designs sparkling threads to a background fabric with a so you don’t need to buy commercial patterns. finer thread. Traditionally pure golds and silks We discuss what is needed to get a good fitting were used; today metals can be varied to include block and how it can be transformed. You will get coloured nickel, copper and silver, and silk is often practical experience, using a demo pattern, of replaced by cotton or polyester. To create this moving the darts into new locations, how to create sparkling keepsake, you will use sewing machine yokes, gathers and even princess seams. Included thread and three types of synthetic gold to work is unlimited access to an online video tutorial of a variety of basic Goldwork techniques including designing a basic blouse, worth £8, and a designing Couching, Chipping, Cutwork, Plunging and tying tool with £7.50. Suitable for all abilities. back thread ends. Suitable for beginners, new to THURSDAY & SUNDAY the subject. THURSDAY & SATURDAY

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INTRO TO INDIAN HAND INVISIBLE ZIPS & FINISHING FACINGS/ JAPANESE PEN CASE ZIP EMBROIDERY WAISTBANDS Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Julia Phillips Claire Tyler Learn how to make this very cute rectangular pen Stitch a small sampler using a variety of Indian This is a workshop that will unravel the mystery case. When the Pen Case is unzipped, it opens all hand embroidery stitches. Learn about chemanthy, of setting in the perfect invisible zip, so that it the way so you can see all your stuff. When it is shisha (mirror work), chikankari (similar to white- disappears into the seam of a garment or project. zipped, it makes a cute little rectangular box. The work) and banjara embroidery from different Using both the specialist concealed zip foot and end of the zipper snaps to the bottom of the case regions of India. Instructions will be provided to try the standard one, you will practice sewing several to make the handle. You will learn how to inset a and samples will be on show to inspire you. This is invisible zips and will learn how to add a facing zip, completing the case using several different a project to be completed at home. Suitable for all to the top. There will also be a demonstration of stabilizers and learning to stitch through many abilities. (NB: A selection of blocks will be available how to attach facings at the neckline entirely layers. Knowledge of using a sewing machine to purchase separately if desired) by machine. Suitable for intermediate level, required and fabric colours may vary. SATURDAY those with some knowledge of using a sewing SUNDAY machine. FRIDAY & SATURDAY

INTRO TO SASHIKO SEWING KNIT A BEAR BAUBLE COVER Lorraine Reed Wenman ITALIAN CORDED QUILTING Luise Roberts BY HAND Start to create a piece of work using the traditional Trivial and fun but also a great way to learn and a hand stitching of Sashiko sewing. Sashiko is an Janet Goddard fantastic gift. Inspired by a hat in the Animal Hat old Japanese tradition. This session is aimed at Italian or corded quilting involves inserting cord or to Knit book by Luise Roberts and published by beginners and you only need to know how to yarn into a design that has stitched double parallel GMC, come along to this class and knit a smaller thread a needle! Your finished item can be made lines. The end result is an attractive raised design. Polar Bear hat for a bauble. Knit in the round into a multitude of useful things such as a cushion, We will be working on a small project that could be on double-pointed needles, decrease stitches, table mat, addition to a tote bag and much more. finished as a cushion top that has a modern twist. pick up and knit for the nose and two ears. It is It is very relaxing and therapeutic making it an Suitable for all abilities. possible to knit this chap in two hours as long as you are quick with your needles and can knit additive craft and the results are stunning. It SATURDAY is suitable for all who have never done Sashiko and chat at the same time! Luise knits using the before. continental method, but she can also knit with SATURDAY & SUNDAY the yarn in her right hand. This workshop could be the perfect opportunity to find out more about the continental method of knitting. Dexterity and concentration are required. You may need to complete the project at home, but full instructions are provided. Please note that the kit contains: yarn, beads for the eyes and double-pointed needles. Children must be accompanied by an adult who can knit to an intermediate level. SUNDAY

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KNIT A FAIR ISLE EGG COSY KNIT, EMBROIDER AND EMOJI KNITTING WITH WIRE: Luise Roberts A BUTTON OR BROOCH POPPY FLOWER BROOCH Luise Roberts Susan Burns Knit an egg cosy and have an introduction into the Fair Isle knitting technique. Learn how to On knit projects as small as a button cover, In this relaxed session, Susan will show you how to strand yarn and weave on the right side and the embroidery and Swiss darning in particular are a knit a beautiful red poppy which you will complete wrong side of your work. The tutor knits using simple way to add colour and pattern but there during the class. You will be using red wire to knit the continental method but can also knit with the are a few tricks for creating a smooth finish. In this the flower and black wire and a black button. Leave yarn in the right hand. This workshop could be class you will be asked to knit the button cover the class wearing your poppy. This is a beginner the perfect opportunity to find out more about in stocking stitch before selecting a design and knitting with wire class although you must be able the continental method of knitting. Dexterity embellishing the button cover with embroidery. to cast on, knit and cast off. and concentration are required. Some people Luise knits using the continental method but THURSDAY may need to complete the project at home, but can also knit with the yarn in the right hand. This full instructions are provided. Children must workshop could be the perfect opportunity to be accompanied by an adult who can knit to an find out more about the continental method of intermediate level. knitting. Dexterity and concentration are required. SATURDAY Children must be accompanied by an adult who can to knit to an intermediate level. Some people may need to complete the project at home, but full instructions are provided. Please note that the kit contains: 2mm knitting needles and fine yarn; one knitted cover ready for embroidery; materials for 4 buttons. THURSDAY

KNITTING WITH WIRE: SPARKLING BRACELET Susan Burns Join Susan for this very popular Knitting with KNIT YOUR OWN FELT SLIPPERS Wire class. You will be taught the skill knitting with Irene de Jong beads and wire whilst making a pretty sparkling bracelet. There will be a choice of colours of wire In this class you will learn how make your own felt and beads. You will leave with a complete bracelet. slippers. You will learn how to knit and learn how Suitable for intermediate level, you must be able to follow the pattern to make the correct size. The to cast on, knit and cast off. felting itself will be done at home, in your own FRIDAY washing machine or by hand-wash and you will KNITTING AND CROCHET receive clear instructions which show you exactly FINISHING TECHNIQUES how to do it. In the workshop you will learn about the process of felting, where it originated from, Monica Russel, KnitKnacks how felt can be used, what materials you need to Master your finishing techniques to give your start felting and you will receive supplies needed to knitting or crochet the final touches it deserves. make your own felt slippers. The slippers you will Practice weaving in ends, mattress stitch and have made after you completed the felting process joining. Use either pre-knit squares or bring a at home will be cosy and perfect for the autumn project that you’ve been putting off finishing to evenings. Once you have made one pair you will work on in class. Suitable for beginners, new to this see how much fun it is to felt your own slippers subject. and you will likely make a pair for all your friends FRIDAY & SATURDAY and family! SUNDAY

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LACY KNICKERS: LEARN TO SEW LEARN TO KNIT A CHUNKY LITTLE BOOK OF INSPIRATION: WITH STRETCHY FABRIC TOP DOWN HAT CREATIVE DESIGN IDEAS Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Miranda Griffith Hazel & Terry, InStitches Are you up for a challenge? Maybe you’ve made In this class you will learn the technique of knitting Need some creative design play? Then this so many garments in the past, but never a pair of a hat from the top down. During the class you workshop could be just the inspiration you’re after! knickers. This is a great sewing class teaching you will cast on and complete the crown of your top You’ll use pen and paint combined with simple how to work with knits, adding lace and elastics and down hat, instructions will be provided for you to mark-making techniques to create interesting lines using special needles. Katya will help you master complete the rest at home. This class is aimed at and pattern, print with ‘found’ objects and add control of those tricky stretchy fabrics. Pattern intermediate knitters with knowledge of "magic wonderful colour. Finally, we’ll show you how to included for sizes 8-16 but can enlarge in class if loop" knitting. fold and cut to create an unusual book which flips, required. Suitable for intermediate to advanced SATURDAY & SUNDAY folds and opens in unexpected ways. Use the book sewists (those with knowledge of dressmaking and as inspiration for stitch or keep it as a beautiful using a sewing machine). reminder of your visit to this Special Edition K&S FRIDAY Show. Everything is provided, all you need to bring is a willingness to have a go - we promise you won't be disappointed! Suitable for all abilities. SATURDAY

LEARN TO USE AN OVERLOCKER WITH CONFIDENCE Janaka Managai LEARN TO CROCHET (EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT Come and learn how to use an overlocker. In just HANDED) two hours, you will get a quick introduction to the machine and what it can use for. Janaka will Diana Bensted LOVELY LEAVES: EXPLORING FREE guide you on how to thread it and then how to MOTION EMBROIDERY Get hooked on crochet! This 3-hour beginner’s change the stitch length to use an overlocker for Molly Brown workshop will teach you the foundation of crochet, various styles of sewing from overlocking seams learning how to hold the hook and yarn, to chain to creating a scallop hem or make gathers. You Join Molly to make lovely leaves in this 2 hour and make treble crochet stitches, and to make the will learn how to adjust the cutting width and workshop. This workshop is for those who have iconic granny square. You will be supplied with how to retract the cutting blade. You will be using tried free motion embroidery before and want the crochet hook, yarn and patterns –all specially fabulous Juki machines but Janaka will explain how to take it to the next step and experiment written for beginners. If you are left-handed, you all the techniques learned can be done on other with soluble stabilizer. Molly will explain and are also most welcome, please let us know! This overlocker machines. All materials will be supplied demonstrate how to create all the samples she will workshop is suitable for beginners or those who but we suggest you bring a notebook to make show you. It will then be up to you which level you haven’t picked up a crochet hook in a while and your own notes. Suitable for beginners new to chose to try out. want a refresher. overlocking. THURSDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY

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MACHINE EMBROIDERED MACHINE SEW A QUILTED MADE TO MEASURE: FLOWER MEADOW IPAD COVER PATTERN MAKING SHORTS Wendy Dolan Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Janaka Managai Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. Create this luxury, padded Ipad case complete Using your own individual measurements, You will be shown how to use a basic domestic with sewing a zip around a curved corner. The combined with an industrial pattern, you will sewing machine and practice foliage and flower interior or the case is finished with bias binding create a perfect fit trouser pattern with darts stitching techniques. Then, working on a simple so no raw edges. You will learn how to quilt the front and back or gathers all around. All materials painted background, you will design and create case through three layers, insert a zip with the are provided and you will have paper pattern that a small, individual flower meadow picture, with edges of the zip table and the raw edges of the fits you to take home in order to adapt any fitted freehand machine embroidery and applied fabrics. fabric bound. Some knowledge of sewing machine trouser pattern to create your own custom made Be inspired to have a go on your own machine at required. trousers. Please bring with you a notebook, pencil, home. No experience necessary. Suitable for all THURSDAY & SATURDAY eraser and ruler. Suitable for adult learners only, abilities, including children aged 14 or over when with some basic knowledge of dressmaking. accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

MACRAME WALL HANGING Hannah Johnson MAKE A KNIT TOP AND SHEER MACHINE EMBROIDERED During this session, Hannah will introduce you SLEEVES ON AN OVERLOCKER to basic macrame techniques and different knots LANDSCAPES Janice Croft to help you begin to understand the art behind Wendy Dolan them. By the end, everyone will go away with a This is a lovely turtleneck top with a stretch knit Learn how to ‘draw’ with your sewing machine. You simple wallhanging attached to a wooden dowel centre and sheer chiffon sleeves. The sleeves can will be shown how to use a basic domestic sewing and the knowledge to create more versatile pieces be flared or elasticated, the choice is yours. It's machine and practice stitching techniques. Then, at home. This class is great for all abilities and older great for day or evening wear. You will be sewing working on a simple painted background, you will children when accompanied by an adult. yours on a Juki overlocker and we will be looking at design and create a small, individual landscape FRIDAY & SATURDAY variations of the style and exploring the different picture, with freehand machine embroidery and effects and how to achieve them. A pre-cut kit applied fabrics. Be inspired to have a go on your will be provided £10 payable in cash to the tutor on own machine at home. No experience necessary. the day. Suitable for all abilities. Suitable for any level including children aged 14 or FRIDAY over when accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY & SUNDAY

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MAKE A ONE-PIECE T-SHIRT MAKE A PIPED CUSHION WITH MAKE A STRETCHY FITTED SKIRT ON A JUKI OVERLOCKER APPLIQUE & FREE MOTION ON A JUKI OVERLOCKER Janice Croft Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Make a stretch knit top using one main pattern This class will show you how to use your domestic This overlocking class is great for those are piece (with optional band). You will learn how to sewing machine to create this lovable elephant in ready to stretch their skills. Learn how to make design and calculate measurements to create the a teacup using a free motion embroidery foot. You a perfectly fitted skirt using a Juki overlocker pattern. Using a Juki overlocker you will make the will learn how to set up your sewing machine, what only. You will be drafting the pattern, using your top learning how to finish the neck edge and lower stabilizers to use and how to control your stitches. own measurements, cutting out your fabric and band. A precut kit will be supplied £10 payable to You will learn the use of bondaweb to fuse fabric learning how to handle stretchy fabrics. You will the tutor on the day. to fabric. You will go on to complete the panel by learn great new techniques and become a fearless Suitable for all abilities. creating your own piping to attach to the cushion stretch fabric expert! Fabrics and materials will be THURSDAY & SUNDAY panel using a zipper foot. You will go home with a supplied, cost £4 to be paid to the tutor on the day complete appliqued and piped cushion cover and a of class. Suitable for adult learners of intermediate complete set of instructions. Some knowledge of level (those with some knowledge of using an using a sewing machine required and fabric colours overlocker). may vary. FRIDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MAKE A PANELLED SKIRT ON A JUKI OVERLOCKER Janice Croft Using crepe de chine, which is a non stretch fabric, MAKE YOUR OWN MACRAME make a classic panelled skirt on a Juki overlocker. MAKE A SIMPLE KAFTAN TOP POT HOLDER This style falls beautifully to form an elegant line ON A JUKI OVERLOCKER Irene de Jong with a flattering shape. Learn how to attach elastic Janice Croft with an overlocker and create a neat rolled hem. Macramé, or decorative knot-tying, is the art You will also be able to fill in a chart with your Overlockers aren’t just for stretch fabrics! Come of knotting string, rope or cord into decorative measurements so you can create a custom pattern and make a Kaftan top in non stretch fabric with patterns. Macramé is originated from Arabic for future projects. A pre-cut kit will be provided Janice using a Juki overlocker. Create a neck weavers in the 13th century and sailors have taken cost £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of facing - this will challenge you to make curved the craft and used it to make pieces out of ship class. Suitable for all abilities. edges straight and you will learn how to deal with rope that they sold in various harbours all over the SATURDAY corners. All the techniques will be explained as world. In this beginners class you will learn the you make this useful top. It's great to wear over basic nots needed to make a plant hanger. We will swimwear and fancy enough to wear on an evening teach you the larks head knot, the gathering knot, out. A pre-cut fabric kit will be provided cost £10, the square knot and the half knot spiral. And we payable to the tutor in cash on the day of class. will show you how to combine these knots in order Suitable for all abilities. to make a completed piece of macramé. After FRIDAY & SATURDAY two hours you will have completed a plant hanger. The workshops is suitable for all levels. Children over the age of ten should be able to follow the workshop with a little help from their parent of guardian. THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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NEEDLE FELT 2 CHRISTMAS BAUBLES: MASTERCLASS: CRISP COLLARS PUDDING & ROBIN Claire Tyler Steffi Stern, The Makerss MAKE YOUR OWN SHORTS WITH Learn the secrets to making a perfect shirt Needle Felt two popular festive baubles with CARGO POCKETS collar and make this collar sample that you could Steffi Stern, three times published author from Janaka Managai then wear with a jumper or t shirt. There will The Makerss. Learn how to needle felt and how to also be lots of tips on interfacing . Suitable for Join Janaka for a fun three hour session making make a round shape and add features. Take home intermediate level, those with some knowledge of a pair of cargo style shorts with front and back your two finished baubles about 10cm in diameter, dressmaking. pockets and elasticated back pull-on, no front instructions handout and a Basic Wool Felting Mat opening. The pattern will be provided, (hip size SATURDAY and felting needle. You can visit The Makerss stand 37 – 47”). You will need to bring 2m of medium at the show too. Suitable for all abilities including weight cotton, gaberdine or twill fabric or get children aged 14 or over when accompanied by an in touch with Janaka for a promotion code to adult. buy your fabric from an exhibitor at the show THURSDAY (See the Supply List provided). You will also need 1” wide elastic to go comfortably around your waist. Suitable for intermediate level, with some knowledge of dressmaking and machine sewing. SATURDAY

MINDFUL MENDING: CREATIVE SLOW STITCHING Janet Goddard In this workshop we will explore some techniques for visible mending on denim so that clothing can NEEDLE FELT A LIFE SIZE be repaired and reused. We will cover exterior and HARVEST MOUSE interior patches, improvisational darning and hand Steffi Stern, The Makerss stitching with pizazz! Repairs and patches take on Needle Felt a life size Harvest Mouse with Steffi a new meaning and become a feature on clothing. Stern, three times published author, from The You will be provided with a kit to practice the Makerss, Learn how to needle felt (if you don’t MASTERCLASS OF CLASSIC various techniques but if you wish to bring a pair of know already), learn how to wrap wool around wire COUTURE FINISHES jeans to work on you are most welcome to do so. and how to add features. Take home your finished Claire Tyler Suitable for beginners new to this subject. Harvest Mouse, instructions handout and Basic Couture sewing is not difficult, but it can be time THURSDAY Wool Felting Mat and felting needle. You can visit consuming as much of the work is done by hand. The Makerss stand at the show too. Suitable for all In this workshop learn some of the finishes used abilities including children aged 14 or over. when making couture garments such as the Classic FRIDAY Chanel Style Jacket – make hem samples and trims as well as learning some essential machine sewing techniques. Lots of information with notes and samples to take home to help with your next Couture Project. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level (those with good knowledge of dressmaking). THURSDAY

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NEEDLE FELT A PENGUIN CHICK OVERLOCKING KNOW HOW: PATCHWORK 101: Steffi Stern, The Makerss LEARN BASIC TECHNIQUES GET TO GRIPS WITH THE BASICS Claire Tyler Moraig Hewitt Needle Felt a Penguin Chick with Steffi Stern, three times published author, from The Makerss, Learn the basic stitches that you can make with This workshop is aimed at those new to Learn how to needle felt (if you don’t know an overlocker - 4 & 3 thread overlocking and patchworking. Learn and practice the basics of a already), learn how make basic shapes and join rolled hems - take home samples and make an ¼“ seam allowance, and get those seams nesting them together and how to add features. Take infinity scarf to take home. We will be using properly to make your project look professional. home your cut Baby Penguin about 10cm tall, Juki overlockers. Suitable for beginners new to Also go beyond the basic square, learn how to instructions handout and Basic Wool Felting Mat overlocking. make half square triangles, and how mixing them and felting needle. You can visit The Makerss stand SATURDAY with squares in a block can give you a range of at the show too. Suitable for all abilities including design possibilities. During this workshop you will children aged 14 or over. practice several piecing techniques and create FRIDAY & SATURDAY different patchwork blocks You will be able to use your newly created blocks starting blocks of your first patchwork project, or use them separately for smaller projects. Suitable for beginners, new to patchworking by machine. FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PANTS APPLIQUE! CREATE A LAVENDER BAG Jane Scofield NEEDLE FELT A POSEABLE CHRISTMAS TOMTE (GNOME) This is a fun way to learn how to applique, which is the art of attaching one fabric to another. This Steffi Stern, The Makerss is also an opportunity to learn how to backstitch Needle Felt an all-time favourite Christmas Tomte and to use bonding materials. All materials will be with Steffi Stern, three times published author, provided (two types of fabric, embroidery thread, PORTFOLIO OF ESSENTIAL from The Makerss, Learn how to needle felt (if lavender-infused stuffing). Suitable for beginners DRESSMAKING TECHNIQUES you don’t know already), learn how to make basic and older children when accompanied by an Claire Tyler shapes, wrap wool around a pipe cleaner and how adult. to needle felt a flat shape and turn into a hat. THURSDAY It’s so easy when you know how! Come to this Take home your finished Tomte, about 25cm tall, class and find out how to get perfect seams, darts, instructions handout and Basic Wool Felting Mat and French seams. Find out what ease stitching and felting needle. You can visit The Makerss stand and stay stitching means, how and why you at the show too. Suitable for all abilities including understitch, clip, notch and neaten seams. You will children aged 14 or over. make small sample pieces to keep as reference so THURSDAY & SUNDAY you can confidently tackle your own dressmaking projects in future. Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting a refresher. SUNDAY

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PRETTY LAUNDRY BAG WITH PUTTING ON THE GLITZ: QUILT A FLOWER PATCH ECO-FRIENDLY FACE WIPES CREATE SUMPTIOUS FABRIC BY HAND Molly Brown Mary McIntosh Hilary Jane Cheshire If you have been searching for an eco alternative During this fun session you will be using fabric Hilary Jane has designed this workshop to to disposable face wipes, then this workshop is paints, sheers, transfoils and glitter film to introduce the stages used in the craft of traditional for you. Molly will show you how to make these add surface decoration to a velvet base. Each hand-stitched quilt making. Firstly, you will pretty reusable face wipes, complete with their technique adds a different semi-translucent layer create a background square (block) using a simple own snap fastening laundry bag. The laundry bag to create a complex and sumptuous piece of cloth template. You will be shown how to prepare the also has a super cute duck motif appliquéd onto it. ready to stitch. Students can choose to work in block for quilting, hand quilting techniques and the Make them for yourself or as super cute eco gifts their preferred colour way and a full and generous purpose of quilting. Hilary will show how she uses for friends. Molly will provide a colour handout, range of materials will be provided. Suitable for all quilting in her work and traditional quilting designs. so you can remember the steps to make more at abilities. All fabrics, templates and instructions included. home. Suitable for all abilities. SUNDAY All abilities welcome including older children when THURSDAY accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY

QUICK & EASY CLAMSHELL PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY PATCHWORK COASTER IN A HOOP Molly Brown QUILT AS YOU GO WITH SASHING Hannah Johnson & BINDINGS In this workshop Molly will show you how to use Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads In this class Hannah will demonstrate the art of clamshell patchwork shapes the quick and easy punch needle embroidery. You will be able to way, on the sewing machine. You will explore three How difficult is it to quilt a whole quilt in your experiment and practice different punch needle different ways to piece the shape. Using up-cycled sewing machine? Come and learn how to quilt techniques and use your new skills to bring this denim, Molly will show you the techniques needed as you go. In this workshop you will be able to image to life using a range of embroidery threads. to make a coaster. Suitable for beginners to create your complete squares with wadding and This workshop is suitable for all abilities and is machine patchwork. backing. These will then be quilted using simple perfect for those who want to learn a new hobby SUNDAY templates. Once the squares are completed, you including older children when accompanied by an will learn how to attach your sashing. A simple adult. way to quilt without the bulk. It doesn’t finish THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY there; you will then bind this mini quilt making the perfect mitred corners. You will go home with a mini quilt complete with sashing, binding and a set of instructions. You will have a little hand stitching to do at home. Some knowledge of using a sewing machine required and fabric colours may vary. THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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RAG RUGGING FOR BEGINNERS SCRAPTASTIC: MAKE A NEW FABRIC SCRUMPTIOUS SURFACE Elspeth Jackson, Ragged Life FROM SCRAPS STITCHES Molly Brown Rosie McKellar Have fun turning old t-shirts and fabric offcuts into sustainable homeware with the traditional skill Join Molly to find out two methods to turn all This is a perfect opportunity to create a sampler of rag rugging. In this introductory class you will your fabric scraps into new projects. Having of commonly used surface stitches using crewel learn how to select and prepare materials for rag learnt how to make scraps into new fabric, you wools. It can be a reference for the future and at rugging, as well as how to do the three main British will have a choice of projects to make. Depending the same time a pretty design that could be made rag rug techniques. You will gain the skills and on which you select and how complicated it is, into a cushion. You will receive all the materials confidence to embark on rag rug projects at home you may need to complete the project at home. you need for the design as well as instructions and and leave with a lovely handmade sample. Suitable Bring your own fabric scraps to create your unique stitch diagrams. Suitable for beginners to hand for all abilities. fabric. Molly will provide patterns for the projects embroidery including children aged 13 or over FRIDAY & SUNDAY and other materials required. Suitable for all when accompanied by an adult. abilities, including children aged 10 or over when THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY & SATURDAY

SCRAPTASTIC SELVEDGE PORT HOLE PATCHWORK SEAMS OF GOLD: Janet Goddard CREATIVE REPAIRS SCREEN PRINT A BAG Debra Wade It is amazing how quickly you can generate a Ricki Outis pile of fabric selvedges when you are sewing and Embracing imperfection is loved by the Japanese fascinating to see what is printed on the edge of Colourful, fast and fun - screen print a bag with who like to repair cracked vessels with seams of the fabric. This project puts those selvedges to your own unique design to carry your purchases copper, silver and gold. Using this idea, we will good use. We stitch the selvedges into a port hole home! Learn how to make a simple paper resist explore simple ways to repair rips and marks design and embellish them with embroidery and to use with the screen. Screen printing is simple on clothes with metallic threads and fabric so big stitch quilting. The project is finished as a small and the results look very professional! You will they glitter and shine. You can begin to try a cushion top. Suitable for all abilities. learn about the basic equipment and then develop little applique or perhaps darning, use patches, FRIDAY a simple motif for printing. Instructions will be add beads or easy embroidery. Test out at least given for heat fixing the inks so they become one technique on sample fabric or bring your fully washable. Suitable for all abilities including own garment. Suitable for all ages with basic children aged 7 or over when accompanied by an hand sewing skills, including older children when adult. accompanied by an adult. SATURDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY

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SETTING IN SLEEVES WITH EASE SIMPLE KNITS: SNOODS, SCARVES SIMPLE WEAVING WITH Claire Tyler AND FINISHING OFF SARI SILKS Monica Russel, KnitKnacks Jane Scofield Do sleeve make you nervous? Then this is the workshop for you – learn about 1, 2 and 3 piece Join Monica for this 2 hour class and learn lots of One of Jane's most popular classes which always sleeves and how to set them in - lots of tips will be ideas for quick knits by using simple stitches that delights you will be working on a hessian base and given and you will make a sample to practice what can be adapted to knit snoods, blankets, cushion Christmas Tree shape. Using a plastic needle to you have learnt. Suitable for intermediate level, covers, scarves and other simple projects. You will 'weave' sari and other fabric strips, ribbons and those with some knowledge of dressmaking. knit a number of samples using simple lace, cables blingy string you will create and complete a picture FRIDAY without cable needles and textured patterns. You for framing or attaching to a Christmas card. will learn how to sew work together without bulky Suitable for beginners new to the subject including seams and how to block work. You must be able to children when accompanied by an adult. knit and purl to join this class. THURSDAY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

SEW SCRAPPY WITH ENGLISH PAPER PIECING Caitlin Lisle SNAIL TRAIL PATCHWORK English Paper Piecing is highly portable and a SIMPLE STYLISH & CHIC CUSHION COVER brilliant way to use up scraps. Fabric is attached CLUTCH BAG Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads to paper templates to create crisp corners and Sukhbeer Dryden, Sew n Beads precise shapes, then hand stitched together before Come and learn how to create this wonderful removing the paper. Perfect for a multitude of Learn how to make this very function and curvy snail trail. Pieces are precut, but full shapes and a wide range of projects from mug rugs elegant double-sided clutch bag with zip and instructions will be given on sizes and what to cut. to full size quilts, scrappy piecing can produce truly lining all in 90 minutes. The front and back are You will learn how to pieces together this simple beautiful results. In this class you will learn to cut different and therefore you can fold the flap patchwork, add borders and create an envelope the papers and fabric, tack and stitch some shapes either way. Kit comes with complete instructions. cushion cover. All you will need to do when you together. We will discuss how the method can be Some knowledge of using a sewing machine get home is insert a 16inch cushion inner. Simple, used to create different effects, and you will leave required. fun and all in 2 hours. with a section of paper pieced patchwork and THURSDAY SUNDAY suggestions of how to use it next. No prior sewing knowledge required. THURSDAY & FRIDAY

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STUMPWORK EMBROIDERY: TAKE TWO STITCHES: TUNISIAN CROCHET: 3D FLORAL & LEAF SHAPES CREATIVE STITCHES FOR A BEGINNER'S GUIDE Jill Kipnis QUILTING Judy Shepherd Hazel & Terry, InStitches The aim of this class is to learn how to embroider Tunisian Crochet is a popular craft that sits two different stumpwork techniques that you Spend a couple of hours with InStitches exploring between knitting and traditional crochet but you can add to your embroidered pieces. Trained the creative potential of two basic hand stitches, need no experience in either. Step by step you at the Royal School of Needlework and having the dash and the dot. Change the effect by will create a lovely case for your mobile phone, several years running embroidery workshops, working with threads in different weights and which is a good foundation project that will set Jill will use her expertise to help you take your colours and arranging them in unexpected ways. you on the way to making many more items. You embroidery to the next level. Photographed and Each kit will include everything you need for the will learn two methods of casting on before you well written instructions will be provided as part class: fabric, wadding, a needle and a selection of practise the basic Tunisian stitch. You will also learn of the workshop fee so the project shown can be InStitches’ hand dyed threads plus an illustrated how to change yarn colour and how to decorate finished at home. Jill will also bring examples of work sheet so that you can continue stitching after your mobile case with your initials. You will take other pieces of 3D work to help inspire. Suitable the class. Suitable for all abilities. your cover home for completion and sewing for intermediate level, those with some experience SUNDAY up. Suitable for beginners, new to the subject, of embroidery. including older children when accompanied by an THURSDAY & SATURDAY adult. FRIDAY & SUNDAY

TAPESTRY CROCHET: FLOWER POWER COASTER SUCCESSFULLY MACHINE SEW Diana Bensted WITH KNIT FABRICS TUNISIAN CROCHET: In this workshop you will learn how to change Claire Tyler FINGERLESS GLOVES colours in a fair isle style, with a double crochet Diana Bensted Learn how to produce great garments when sewing fabric, also working in a spiral. You will follow a with stretch and knit fabrics, even without an pattern, start with a magic ring and how to hold Learn to crochet the Tunisian way. Tunisian overlocker. Learn about needle and stitch choice, two colours for the colour work, you will receive Crochet creates a very distinctive woven texture. and finishing options by making a few samples a hook, yarn for at least 2 coasters and pattern It is worked on a very long hook with a stopper to take home and use as reference. No previous to make your fun tapestry crochet coaster in 3 on the end to enables the stitches to stay on the experience of sewing stretch fabrics is required. colours. This workshop is for those who can already hook. For this workshop, you will learn how to THURSDAY & SUNDAY crochet, but haven’t tried colourwork, you will start, make Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian purl need to know how to hold a crochet hook, and stitches, how to use these in combination, and how make a chain and double crochet stitch (UK). to finish off. You will receive a Tunisian crochet If you are a bit rusty, please pick up a hook to hook, and yarn to practice, and also a pattern to practice before the workshop! make fingerless mitts with your new skills. This SATURDAY & SUNDAY workshop is aimed at people who may have tried Tunisian crochet before, but would like to go further than simple stitch, you will be able to do this workshop if you can hold a crochet hook and yarn and make a chain. SUNDAY

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WALKING FOOT QUILTING: WET FELT A FABULOUS SMALL BAG WET FELT MAKING: BEYOND STRAIGHT LINES OR GLASSES CASE A FELT SKETCHBOOK COVER Moraig Hewitt Carole Waddle Laura Guida Make your walking foot do more than just straight Explore and learn the wet felting 3D seamless In this session we will use merino wool, silk lines! The walking foot is a great tool for piecing, technique. Be creative and let your imagination fibres and wet felting techniques to create a quilting and binding. It loves working with multiple run riot to make and take away a fabulous colourful felt sketchbook cover with a simple layers and helps you and your machine get small felt bag or case for your glasses. Both are cord closure. The cover will be hand sewn to fit great results; but there's no need to feel limited complete with a felt button as closure and an a small A6 sketchbook. This session will provide to straight lines. In this workshop, you will use optional felt handle. Work with lovely colour an introduction to feltmaking and is suitable different techniques with a walking foot, including blended merino fleece and silk fibres to produce for all abilities including older children when echoing, advanced designs using straight lines; a beautifully decorated surface, which could accompanied by an adult. plus curves and organic shapes to quilt a square later be embellished with hand stitching, beads, THURSDAY and turn it into a 16” cushion cover. Suitable for sequins etc. Your small bag could be used to hold, intermediate level, those with some knowledge of cosmetics, jewellery, credit cards, mobile and etc. machine sewing. Suitable for all abilities. FRIDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

WATERFALL-FRONT CARDIGAN WET FELT A SNAZZY NEEDLECASE ON A JUKI OVERLOCKER WITH POCKET Janice Croft Carole Waddle The ever popular waterfall-front cardigan is right Keep losing your pins and needles? Then learn on trend for the autumn. You will make one on a the technique of how to make a snazzy wet felted Juki overlocker with lovely drape to the front and needlecase cover using luxurious merino wool long sleeves or sleeveless. Janice will discuss how and silk fibres. You will also learn how to apply to wear it, how the front can be styled in different surface decoration, make tie closures and use a ways whilst you learn how to set in sleeves or leave resist to create pockets on the inside flaps of the it sleeveless. A pre-cut kit will be provided, cost needlecase to store spare needles, safety pins and £10, payable to the tutor in cash on the day of small scissors etc. To finish, you will be shown how class. Suitable for all abilities. to attach the inside leaves to the needlecase cover THURSDAY & SUNDAY once the felt is dry. Suitable for all abilities. SUNDAY