Isle of Man - Folded patchwork

Isle of Man folded patchwork is a technique that can be worked both by hand or machine. It is suitable for the complete beginner to patchwork or the more experience. It is based on the traditional methods originated on the Ise of Man, it is an easy Log Cabin variation with pleasing results. This is an ideal opportunity to recycle fabrics, particularly making use of any men`s cotton stripped shirts.

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Traditional hand quilting & sashiko with a twist

Learn about the craft of traditional hand quilting and develop your skills to give your work a contemporary twist. This course is also an opportunity to learn the basics of SASHIKO - Japanese quilting. We will use a selection of traditional and non-traditional threads with a variety of fabrics. This is a coursethat requires very little equipment and is suitable for the complete beginner to the more experienced.

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CURVE IT!

Working on the machine right from the word go, you begin by sewing a simple curved block which introduces you to Philippa's unique curved piecing method and quickly enables you to understand the principles of the technique. In-depth discussions on use of colour, tonal contrast and how to create dramatic quilts follow. With these principles in mind, you create an individual design and learn how to draft a master pattern for a small curved quilt. From this master pattern, you then make templates in a quick and easy way. You cut the quilt top using these templates and fast rotary cutting techniques. After extensive sewing and pressing demonstrations, you assemble your unique quilt top using precise methods sure to give wonderful results.

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