Taking shadow applique a little bit further!   Using a double layer of organza to make your designs float!  They look rather good up against a window, or you could add a binding and incorporate within a quilt project? 

There'll be a choice of design - Horace the Octopus or use Abbies flower & dragonfly templates to create your own garden view.  We'll be hand stitching the design into place - this technique can be transferred to machine as well. 

Anne Heart Embroidery design is a beautiful embroidery in shades of purple, pink and green. It is full of lazy daisies stitches and spiders web stiches that culminate in this beautiful embroidery.  Suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers. 

Join Henny for her very popular hand stitched landscape class - always something special, this year the textiles are beautiful, and you will take home a ready to finish and frame landscape. 

Jules will introduce you to this interesting craft technique. Using an open weave canvas and a mixture of fabric and yarn you will create a new woven fabric. This sturdy fabric can then be used to make many different items such as placemats, trivets, hotpads, mug rugs, wall hangings, bags -the list is endless. Jules will have the special hooking tool you will need to use during the session. Jules will provide the canvas and a variety of textiles to create your unique pieces. No prior knowledge is needed. Instructions are included (NB lockerhook tool is on loan for the session)

Do you love EPP but hate the P?!!! Let Jules show you how to by -pass those fiddly paper inserts with this fun fabric engineering workshop. You will have the opportunity create at least one mosaic tile if not a whole rooftop! Be prepared to be addicted!! Instruction booklet, pattern ideas and fabric included. Fabrics will vary. Buttons and embellishments available. Basic hand sewing skills required. 

Take your crochet skills to the next level by learning to read and understand crochet charts in this engaging two-hour workshop. Crochet charts, made up of universal symbols, offer a visual way to follow patterns, making them an invaluable tool for crocheters. In this hands-on session, you’ll not only learn the basics—what the symbols mean, how to interpret them, and the benefits of using charts—but also put your knowledge into practice by working through sample patterns. 

Designed for confident crocheters familiar with written patterns, this workshop will help you overcome any fears of chart-based patterns and show you how they can improve accuracy, save time, and open up international designs. Please bring a 5mm crochet hook and some Aran weight yarn to practice during the session. You’ll leave with a detailed handout and the skills to confidently tackle crochet charts in your future projects! 

Kits include – (£5) 

Detailed Reference Handout 

Participants to bring 5mm crochet hook and some Aran weight yarn 

Join Jules Mayouf as she guides you through using this nifty mini loom. The current trend for visible mending, recycling and renewing is so much more than darning socks! Jules will inspire you to show off your weaving and darning skills with this decorative patch project. Jules will give you ideas on how to expand your new skill and suggest a range of incorporative projects. Please note: You will have loan of a mini loom in the workshop, but this is not part of your take home kit. All other materials and instructions will be provided. There will be an opportunity to purchase mini looms if you desire. 

Bring along favorite piece of vintage linen that you can’t part with 

and learn how to create a unique quilt label.   Using old tray cloths, dressing table doilies, napkins - recycle to create a label for your work.      Please bring embroidery thread, vintage textiles, and a little sewing kit - Margaret will have examples to share in class and work with you to create your own textile label. 

Andy is the creator and designer of his own exclusive range of acrylic templates to help make patchwork and quilting more fun. A very popular presenter on TV, and in our own School House programme at Quilt Fayre Belfast.  All materials will be supplied, and we think you might all be in for a bit of a treat !

These blocks are a great way to use up your scrap n stash.   Abbie will show you all the tricks of how to make this a quick win for fabulous quilts and textile projects.  Once you've got the hang of it this is a great machine play. 

Tunisian crochet is a fascinating blend of knitting and crochet, an ancient craft that is making a well-deserved comeback. If you already know the basics of crochet, you’ll find it easy to pick up! In this 1-hour class, you’ll be introduced to Tunisian crochet, learn how it works, and complete a sample swatch using the Tunisian Simple Stitch. If time allows, we’ll explore a couple of other basic stitches too. You’ll receive a Tunisian crochet hook, practice yarn, detailed handouts, and beginner-friendly patterns to continue your journey at home. Join us and discover this wonderfully addictive fibre craft! 

Kits include 

- Tunisian crochet hook/yarn 

- Details Handouts/couple beginners patterns 

This versatile little block has a variety of options for you to be able to make it your own.  The main option looks a lot like Cathedral Window.  You will be making yours into a pincushion, but you will get instructions to make it into a cushion or wall hanging. 

Join Jules Mayouf on an introduction to this 18th century technique. Motifs such as flowers or birds are cut from cotton fabrics then appliqued onto background fabric -creating a new design.

Jules  will guide you through this needle turn applique technique to help you build your needlecraft skills. Jules will offer hints and tips on threads to use and motif selection . Jules will show you how to incorporate this traditional element into your current sewing and quilting projects. Fabrics will vary. An ideas sheet is included. Basic hand sewing skills needed

The Wildflower Meadow is flush with lovely stitches and bright colours. Let your creativity take over, stitch as much or as little as you like, and personalize this design.