Get ready for a BRAND NEW (for us) class with the ever popular Sarah Hibbert and her beautiful display of hand quilting techniques and the wonderful 'mindful' properties they offer. Sarah very rarely teaches online - which makes this class something truly special. Despite our close friendship and five years of running workshops together, it has taken a long time (and a lot of persuading!) to convince Sarah to offer a full-length online class with us!

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She has joined our online programme once before in a short, breakout-style format, but this time is completely different. Sarah will be with us for a full three hours, generously sharing her exceptional knowledge in her much-loved Hand Quilting class - a workshop that is requested worldwide and always sells out.

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We are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer makers from across the globe this rare opportunity to learn directly from Sarah on our platform. Read on to discover why this class is so sought after - and what this special experience could offer you.

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Introduction by Sarah:-

Hand quilting and piecing definitely makes for a joyful day for me. Create your own unique table mat or decorative quilted square, working freestyle in a log cabin inspired layout.  I'm going to teach you how to play with colour, texture and scale using linen and cotton, and learn how different stitches, knots and quilting techniques can add depth and character to your work. I will be going quite in-depth in our three hours together, but my aim, which is always the same in this class, is to provide you with a restful restorative three hour experience where we cannot only learn, but also come together and sew as a community.

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What you will learn on this Online Interactive Workshop:-

From the layout of your fabric choices I will talk you through colour balance, and what would add a spark to your unique pieces and I will be talking through the different quilting styles or knots, covering colour and thread choices to marry well with your own fabrics, together with the best choice of wadding and backing fabric. Lot's to take on board and think about!

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Skill Level for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

This is a great starter lesson into hand quilting but I feel that anyone who enjoys fabric and thread, whatever level, you can always enjoy a session in hand quilting and picking up an odd tip or two.  What is there not to enjoy than sitting back with thread in hand and listening to stories being told?  A sort of ‘Jackanory’ with fabric!

 

Material requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-​

The materials needed are as follows:-

• a variety of plain or pattern cotton or linen fabrics.  Cut into stips of roughly 3” wide and 12” long.  The ideal number of pieces would 10 to give a variety of choice. 

• Wadding and cotton backing fabric roughly 14” square. 

• A sewing needle and cotton thread for piecing. 

• A variety of quilting threads, various weights that we can talk about in the session.  Perle thread, 8wt and 12wt threads are a good starting point. 

• Various quilting needles, again this will be discussed in the session.  But you need to be able to have a needle eye that will fit you thread. 

• Lastly a piece of binding 4” wide by 52” long.

 

Fabric requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-​

As above.

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Equipment requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

As above.

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Pattern Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

No pattern needed.​

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Tickets for this Online Interactive Workshop (via the Zoom platform) will be limited and allocated on a first-come/first-served basis! Any free pattern and other information, relevant to this course will be forwarded to you after booking and approximately 5 days before the course date.

The ticket price of £40.00 is based on ONE person attending this crafting class.

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This CraftyMonkies online interactive workshop is being broadcast from the United Kingdom and the class time given is based on British Summer Time (BST). We advise you check via Google Search (or similar) to see corresponding start-time in YOUR location!

Here's a great world time zone reference:-

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

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Ordering MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT Online For Any Class/Workshop!

Please ensure you book your place & order any materials/fabrics/equipment online in plenty of time ahead of course dates.

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Are you not able to attend this class due to living in a different time-zone? Are you otherwise engaged on the date of this workshop? Well, we have excellent news! This class is being recorded and a link will be sent to all classmates a few days after the class, so you can watch in your own time!

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You can either attend live or wait for the RECORDING to be sent a few days after the event for you to watch for 60 days. As long as you buy a ticket you can attend or just be sent the recording!