First of all, I'm back at Denman College, near Abindon, Oxfordshire, for a new sashiko course, Sashiko Quilting Part 2. I've designed this as a follow up to my earlier courses at Denman. Just click the link to get all the information and booking contacts.
If Oxfordshire is a bit of a trek for you (I'm thinking of all us northerners now!), I am delighted to announce some special residential courses that will be held at the Royal Hotel, Bridlington, starting in the New Year. The Royal is a lovely venue and our hosts are Tim Norman (a friend since we were toddlers!) and his wife Fiona, a fellow quilter. They have been persuaded to extend their themed holidays to include some of my courses. Here's the main info - please note the part about non-quilting partners too (I'm sure Tim and Fiona could combine one of their special golfing packages if that's their thing, but Bridlington makes a good base for walking and touring the Yorkshire coast too).
Japanese Circles and Squares
A quick and easy design with a lively look. Learn how to get the most out of your fat quarters!
Make blocks for a 42 x 36 in patchwork, exploring colour and easy appliqué circles, from just 7 fat quarters plus an eighth of a feature fabric for the circles.
The construction pattern is based on Japanese shoji screens and the blocks arranged in an intriguing number pattern.
Price includes morning coffee & biscuits on arrival, buffet Lunch & afternoon tea & cake.
Amazing value for only £30 per person.
Winter Wonder
Make two coordinating but quite different quilt tops - Super Strips and Spinning Squares. Both of these can be made from just 15 fat quarters.
Price includes full board, morning coffee & afternoon tea.
£199 per person sharing a twin/double room.
£229 for single occupancy.
NonQuilting partners welcome. £50 reduction of tariff.
Sashiko Furoshiki
The furoshiki is a traditional gift wrapping cloth which will measure approximately 1 metre square. It makes an unusual tablecloth, quilt centre or the designs can be stitched as cushion panels.
- Explore three ways of marking sashiko:
- Making and using a paper pattern
- Using a ruler and template
- And marking a kamon family crest using traditional
- Plus - Stitching the patterns using an "invisible" method to start and stop.
Sashiko was often used to reinforce the corners of furoshiki and to identify the owner via the crest.
Price includes morning coffee & biscuits on arrival, buffet Lunch & afternoon tea & cake.
Amazing value for only £30 per person.
Discover Sashiko
Explore traditional Japanese stitching. Learn how to mark and stitch sashiko, and never need to buy a pre-printed panel again! . We will make a series of small samples (suitable for coasters, cards, cushion centres etc.) with the option of beginning a larger project. Discover sashiko designs and styles in more depth.
Price includes full board, morning coffee & afternoon tea.
£199 per person sharing a twin/double room.
£229 for single occupancy.
NonQuilting partners welcome. £50 reduction of tariff.
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