Shadow applique fun

We’ll be producing a simple panel using this versatile, traditional technique (with an Abbie twist of course!!) ready for you to make up into your own choice of item at home. We’ll be using fabulous florals – including many liberty prints, onto a printed background, then stabilizing with organza and stitch!

There will be a handout explaining the process so that you can complete or repeat the workshop at your leisure.

Do you love EPP but hate the P? Let Jules show you how to by-pass those fiddly paper inserts with this fun engineering workshop.  You will have the opportunity to create at least one hexie, if not more, and be prepared to be addicted.  Instructions, pattern ideas and fabric all included. 

Spend an hour with Louise making some wee embroidered buttons using just a needle, thread and a few simple stitches.  Create an original piece of wearable art for your clothing, quilt, bags- the possibilities are wonderful.  All stitching abilities welcome from beginners to advanced. 

Join Stephanie for an hours hand stitching to create this beautiful little fabric “Catherines Wheel”,using a small collection of co-ordinated fabrics you will make this little intricate sewing room decoration.

Traditionally Dilly Bags were carried by indigenous women in Australia while gathering food.  Our modern day felt Dilly Bags is used to gather your sewing supplies instead.  During the class you will learn a variety of wool felt applique techniques and different embroidery stitches to embellish your bag.  Materials and supplies provided. 

Heart Hanger

Redwork is a very popular embroidery traditionally using red thread, chosen because red dyes were the first commercially available colourfast dye and called turkey red.    Redwork stitches are composed of simple stitches such as backstitch or outline stitching.

All materials and equipment wil be provided, and the design will already be transferred onto the fabric, so all you have to do is enjoy some mindful, slow stitching. 

This is suitable for complete novices upwards. 

Jules will show you how to create these little cuties.  Onc you have made one, you’ll want to make more.  Using a template to cut out pieces which you will hand sew together int a 3-D Shape.  Complete the figure with toy stuffing and button.  Jules will also give you tips on how to adapt the pattern to give a variety of uses.  Fabric will vary, template and instructions included

Come along and learn how to make this beautiful and useful scissor pouch. It is made using a pre-felted background, with applique and some basic embroidery stitches. A perfect addition to your sewing basket, or as a gift for a friend. Please note scissors are not included. Additional kits will be available on the day.

Something a little different, join Jules who will guide you through this traditional knotting technique that was originally used to secure pearls in Jewelry.  This method can be adapted for use with a variety of beads.  During this class you will use a mixture of beads to create a simple bracelet.  All threading materials and beads will be provided. 

Join Thérèse for her second workshop at Quilt Fayre this year and spend an hour hand stitching a beautiful little wildflower meadow usins a variety of embroidery stitches.  With a background of Irish Linen this will become a treasured piece of your own work. 

Jules will introduce you to this delightful embroidery techique and guide you through forming a ruffle ribbon flower, spider rose and French knot.  You will produce a small sample piece during class and Jules will also provide you with inspiration for further projects.  Basic hand sewing ability is needed for this class. 

This will be a “hands on” class involving paper, fabric, glue, needles and thread.  Join Margaret’s class to learn the basics that will enable you to create a unique memorabilia journal.  Margaret will give a quick demonstration of how to make your fabric covered journal, and then you will spend time creating some insert pages.  Projects to be finished at home.  All materials, papers, glues will be provided, bring a sewing kit and some offcuts of fabrics, lace, ribbon, buttons that are cluttering up your sewing space.  Making a mess is mandatory. 

The latest trend is to ‘paint’ your fabric using Inktense or watercolour pencils and then embroider around the painting to bring it to life. ‘Painting’ is a loose term, as it is actually colouring in due to having a template to colour. So, basically, if you enjoy colouring in, then you will love this craft. This technique is so very simple to master, and you do not have to be an artist to create masterpieces. In this workshop, you will learn the tips & methods used to colour your designs which can then be finished off with simple Redwork stitches at your leisure.

Kits include

- Calico with design

- Use of Inktense pencils/medium

- Handouts

A traditional technique, taught using a template designed by AbbieAnne

We’ll be making a usable sample of Japanese Folded Patchwork – a coaster is always a good way to test a technique! The template that I’ve designed makes it so much easier than traditional methods and makes it a portable sewing project. I make ‘units’ where others would probably make hexi’s – it’s a fabulous way to use up odds n sods from the stash!......or perfect reason to buy supplies!!!

During this hexie class, Esther will show you how to create an English Paper Piecing (EPP) hexia and how to join them together.  You will be able to choose a kit to begin in class and Esther will walk you through each step of the project.  If you don’t get finished in class, you can finish the project at home with the instructions provided.  Please bring a little sewing kit (including scissors) with you to this class.  All fabrics will be provided. 

Looking for a creative way to organize your pins and needles? Join us for the “Poached Pin Cushion” class. 

In this hands on class Gai will show you how to make this felt pear shaped pin cushion, perfect to keep your pins in hand reach.  Working with her signature wool felt, in bright and cheerful colors, Gai will guide you through the process from selecting the felt, embroidery techniques to stuffing and finishing your pin cushion. 

House in a hoop

Redwork is a very popular embroidery traditionally using red thread, chosen because red dyes were the first commercially available colourfast dye and called turkey red.    Redwork stitches are composed of simple stitches such as backstitch or outline stitching.

All materials and equipment wil be provided, and the design will already be transferred onto the fabric, so all you have to do is enjoy some mindful, slow stitching. 

This is suitable for complete novices upwards. 

In this busy, stressful world it is so easy to forget to slow down & relax – the way our ancestors did when they sat each evening to stitch, mend, create & make with their hands, either on their own in quiet solitude or sitting together, passing on their knowledge.

Slow Stitching is simply taking pieces of fabric, needle & threads and using simple stitches. There is NO set pattern, no embroidery lines to follow. Instead it is all about learning to listen to your inner creativity & allowing your hands to tell you what to create.

Kits include

- Needle/embroidery threads

- Selection of fabrics/trims

- Handouts

This beautiful little project is a perfect culmination of Lynns classes this year at Quilt Fayre.  Come along and learn how to make this very cute little toadstool brooch, it is made with wool tweed and repurposed fabric, using patchwork skills, applique and basic embroidery stitches.  There will be additional kits available for purchase on the day as we think you might like to make and gift this little treasure. 

Get ready, quilters! If you've been diligently working on your Block of the Month Project with Jules Mayouf since, Quilt Fayre 2023, you're in for a treat! Prepare for two hours of thrilling quilting chaos, and guess what? You never know who else might join the fun! .