Course: Quilt Design & Composition
Duration: 1 day 10am – 5pm Saturday or Sunday
Cost: £195 (includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates.
Suitable for: Suitable for beginners. No prior experience is required.
About: Learn quilt design and composition, in particular exploring variations of the traditional ‘log cabin’ or ‘housetop’ pattern and the use of dark and light tones to create impact.
This is a one day workshop that focuses on quilt design and composition, in particular exploring variations of the traditional ‘log cabin’ or ‘housetop’ pattern and the use of dark and light tones to create impact.
This day is perfect for people who want to gain confidence with choosing colours and ways to put those colours together for the best effect.
Learners will gain inspiration and connection from quilting’s rich history by looking at selected pieces and referencing the work of the Gees Bend and Amish Quilting communities.
You will explore the work of selected artists to consider the importance of observation, pattern and colour in our design choices, before getting hands on with practical design.
Begin your understanding by using paper collaging design options before moving onto fabric, you will be guided through the technique of ‘strip piecing’ pre cut strips of light and dark fabric to build a single hand stitched 18” x 18” block ready to baste, hand quilt and bind.
Supported by discussion and demonstrations, you will leave the workshop with an understanding of the making of a quilt from start to finish using this approach, and the skills to enjoy completing your own quilting project.
You will learn to:
– Cut fabric with scissors & rotary cutter and mat
– Strip piece fabric to construct a quilt
– Make a quilt sandwich
– Make a choice of wadding and why it matters
– How to use sashing and borders; what are these and how are they used in design choices.
– Select stitching choices – levels of embellishment
– How to finish the quilt
All materials and use of tools are included but it will be helpful to bring a notebook so you can personalise your notes and sketch ideas.
We will provide:
– Pre-cut 100% cotton fabric strips dark & light hues
– Needles and thread for hand sewing
– Coloured paper / for collaging
– Cotton Muslin & Wadding
Mary McGeown
Mary McGeown is a quilt maker and textile artist with over twenty years experience of making and tutoring this wonderful craft; she is the Founder of Craft Studio Number 57Handmade & Associate Tutor with The Goodlife Centre.
Mary was initially drawn to this creative medium by a love of colour and pattern, her personal practice has involved both traditional and contemporary quilt making, with a deep connection to its origins and history.
General Information
You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.
All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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