Let us tell you about our previous collaboration with Ms Hibbert! It all began quite a long time ago with CraftyMonkies owner Rachel gently - and then not so gently! - trying to persuade Sarah that she simply had to teach with us online. Rachel was absolutely convinced that if she did, Sarah's class would be incredibly popular. Not only would she enjoy the experience (with us there to guide her through it), but it would also give people around the world the chance to learn from this in-demand artist - something that is usually only possible in person. Sarah very rarely teaches online, so it took a while. In fact, it took rather a long time. But then, rather like buses, two classes appeared at once (see the listing for Sarah's From Story To Stitch class below) and... Voilà! Rachel was proved right: both classes sold out within days!

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It was wonderful to see makers from across the world so excited to learn with Sarah, and it confirmed what we already knew - her knowledge, warmth, and teaching style are something truly special. Which brings us to the next chapter. We have decided to go one step further and offer another class - but this one is a little different. This time it’s English Paper Piecing with a twist. Not only will Sarah guide you through the technique itself, but she will also show you how to design your own EPP patterns. It’s the kind of creative insight that opens up endless possibilities and gives you the confidence to move beyond simply following patterns and start creating your own.

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Introduction by Sarah:-

“Life is like a 10-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use.” – Charlie Brown

So why not spend a few hours playing with papers and some gorgeous fabrics? Whether you’re learning the skill of English Paper Piecing for the first time, or revisiting a technique you already know and love, this workshop invites you to explore it in a new way. Within The Quilters’ Guild collection there is the earliest known EPP coverlet still bearing its original paper templates, dating back to 1718. It’s a wonderful reminder of just how long makers have been enjoying this beautifully mindful technique. Now I can’t promise anything quite that historic! But we will certainly have fun experimenting with creating your own designs to make a unique EPP piece.

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What you will learn on this Online Interactive Workshop:-

We will be covering drafting a pattern on to template card, colour choices to highlight the shapes, basting, and finally joining the pieces together.  I will show you some pre-drawn designs on camera as well to get your taste buds flowing.  Also, I will be showing you techniques on how to finish your work by binding or mounting onto a frame. A joyful few hours of slow hand stitching, chatting over stories, what could be better?

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Skill Level for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Beginner and Intermediate

Fabric requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-​

• Fabric in various colours and prints, pieces should a variety in size from scraps to around 6 inches square.  You will need at least 20 scraps to give you a good range.  The design we will be working on should have 10 or so shapes.

• This finished piece measures 10” x 8”

• Thread in a bright colour for basting – I use Aurifil 50 wt.

• Thread in a neutral thread for stitching – I use Aurifil 80 wt. (Not white)

• Backing Fabric around 16 inches square

• Batting around 16 inches square.

Equipment requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-​

The materials needed are as follows:-​

• Pencil together with a pencil in different colour

• Eraser

• Sharpener

• Ruler

• Paper/Card Scissors

• Some ordinary Paper for sketching

• Lightweight white card (eg A4, 160gsm)

• Small zip lock bag for your pieces

• Small cutting board to arrange your pieces on whilst working.

• Small clips to hold your pieces together

• Pins

• Fabric scissors small and large

• Basting glue – optional​

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Pattern Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

No pattern needed; you are going to make your own!​

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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!