Workshops

SEW CREATIVE
WROXHAM BARNS TUNSTEAD ROAD HOVETON NORFOLK NR12 8QU
TEL. 01603 781665 E-MAIL sewcreative@tiscali.co.uk
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WORKSHOP LIST SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2010

I cannot believe that I am preparing the autumn programme of workshops for 2010, where has the year gone? I know I missed a chunk of this year having been ill for most of March – June, and at this point I would like to thank everyone who sent their best wishes to me. I was overwhelmed by the number of cards and get well messages I received. Thankfully I am on the mend and returning to work gradually. I am also sure that you will all be pleased to hear that Ruth Jarman is also gaining strength and returning to do workshops with us in October, Although not yet back in full swing Ruth is hoping to gradually increase her choice of workshops as she feels able. Let’s look forward now to hopefully, good health for all and a good season. I have tried to include some new workshops as well as repeat those that were oversubscribed previously to give the disappointed an opportunity to have a go at what they missed.

TUES. 7TH SEPT. PATCHWORK FOR IMPROVERS 8 WEEK COURSE 10AM – 12.30PM £60
For those who wish to expand on their basic knowledge of patchwork, come along and work on new projects and learn new techniques with the help and experience of Jane. If you wish to make your samples into a quilt then Jane will be pleased to guide you in your choice of design etc. Hand and machine will be discussed and covered. Follow on dates 28th Sept. 5th Oct. 12th Oct. 19th Oct. 16th Nov. Whole day 10am-3.30pm 7th Dec. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

WED. 8TH SEPT. ADVANCED IMPROVERS PATCHWORK 8 WEEK COURSE 10AM -12.30PM £60
For those who wish to expand on their improved knowledge of patchwork, come along and work on new projects and learn new techniques with the help and experience of Jane. If you wish to make your samples into a quilt then Jane will be pleased to guide you in your choice of design etc. Hand and machine will be discussed and covered. Follow on dates 29th Sept. 6th Oct. 13th Oct. 20th Oct. 17th Nov. 1st Dec. 8th Dec. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

WED. 8TH SEPT. PATCHWORK FOR IMPROVERS 8 WEEK COURSE 1PM – 3.30PM £60
For those who wish to expand on their basic knowledge of patchwork, come along and work on new projects and learn new techniques with the help and experience of Jane. If you wish to make your samples into a quilt then Jane will be pleased to guide you in your choice of design etc. Hand and machine will be discussed and covered. Follow on dates 29th Sept. 6th Oct. 13th Oct. 20th Oct. 17th Nov. 1st Dec. 8th Dec. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

THURS. 9TH SEPT. PATCHWORK FOR BEGINNERS 8 WEEK COURSE 10AM – 12.30PM £60
The perfect class for those who have always wanted to try patchwork but did not know where to start. If you feel you can’t put colours together or have no idea how to go about designing patchwork then this is the workshop for you. Jane will guide you through a gentle introduction to basic patchwork, template making and construction of a small sampler quilt. Every stage will be fully explained in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Hand sewing only. Learn a new skill and make new friends. Follow on dates 30th Sept. 7th Oct. 14th Oct. 21st Oct. 18th Nov. 2nd Dec. 9th Dec. Hand Sewing. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

THURS. 9TH SEPT. PATCHWORK FOR IMPROVERS 8 WEEK COURSE 1PM – 3.30PM £60
For those who wish to expand on their basic knowledge patchwork, come along and work on new projects and learn new techniques with the help and experience of Jane. If you wish to make your samples into a quilt then Jane will be pleased to guide you in your choice of design etc. Hand and machine will be discussed and covered. Follow on dates 30th Sept. 7th Oct. 14th Oct. 21st Oct. 18th Nov. 2nd Dec. 9th Dec. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

TUES. 21ST SEPT. PAIRING UP ONE DAY WORKSHOP 10AM – 4PM £25
Combine two different traditional patchwork blocks side by side and create a secondary pattern. There will be a choice of designs using time saving techniques for piecing the blocks. This project can work well in Christmas fabric. Rotary cutting and machine sewing. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

FRI. 24TH SEPT. LET’S STITCH not DITCH (UFO’S WORKSHOP) 1 DAY PER MONTH - BOOK FOR ALL OR JUST ONE OR TWO 10AM – 4PM £12 EACH DAY
An opportunity to tackle those UFO’s taking up space in the nooks and crannies of your home. Who’s got the most? Be it motivation, inspiration or guidance with a problem, Judith will be on hand throughout the day to offer helpful advice. Want to feel good when the family ask about UFO’s, you can say, UFO’s what UFO’s, they are all finished! The follow on dates are 5th Nov. 26th Nov. 10th Dec. Please note this is to complete work you have already started – not a class to learn new techniques or start new projects. Tutor Judith Fells.

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SAT. 2ND OCT, BROKEN STAR ONE DAY WORKSHOP 10AM – 4PM £25
This star design gives the illusion of diamonds or parallelograms but is made with half-square triangles i.e. a square divided from corner to corner to make 2 equal sized triangles. A short cut method is used for these half square triangles which eliminates sewing on the bias. This project works very well in all styles of fabric especially Christmas. Rotary cutting and machine sewing. Tutor Jane Bothamley.

FRI. 8TH OCT. HARVEST APPLIQUE ONE DAY 10AM – 4PM £30
Create this beautiful flower panel (22”x18”) while learning all the shortcuts to easy and successful machine appliqué! Anja will show you a better way to prepare and stitch your appliqué. You can try out new threads on your machine. Hand sewers are welcome, you will go home with a ready to sew project. Tutor Anja Townrow.

SAT. 9TH OCT. CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES ONE DAY 10AM – 4PM £30
For Machine sewing, although hand sewers are welcome to come and piece and quilt by hand! There will be a choice of five designs, 2 floral, a fish, a bird and an abstract, which can be your own unique design. We will be doing some curved piecing, making a quilt top with just a few templates, add borders and optional appliqué. Layer with cotton wadding and backing, stitching with a variety of threads, plus, how to add quilting and embroidery to your quilt without getting into a mess. Tutor Anja Townrow.

FRI. 15TH OCT. INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUE ONE DAY 10AM – 4PM £30
This is the class everyone is talking about! Invisible Machine Appliqué is suitable for all levels of quilters and I promise you will master the technique in one day. You will learn how to produce beautiful appliqué, on your machine, which will demand close inspection to see it was not hand done. This is NOT satin stitch and bonding web but a technique I have taught and used over the past 15 years… even in my reproduction antique quilts. A truly fun class! Repeat due to popular demand. Tutor Dawn Cameron-Dick.

SAT. 16TH OCT. THREAD PLAY DAY ONE DAY 10AM – 4 PM £30
Left on our own we seldom allow ourselves time to just “play”…which is actually the best way to learn! In this class you will have the opportunity to experiment with dozens of different and exciting threads. Learn what needles to use, how to control your tension, practice “bobbin doodling” and really get to know your machine whilst making lots of samples to take home in your personal “Thread Bible”. Tutor Dawn Cameron-Dick.

SAT. 23RD OCT. BEAD JEWELLERY 10AM – 4PM £25
Never has bead jewellery been so fashionable. Learn the basic techniques of making your own unique earrings and necklaces for your own outfits or for gifts. An opportunity to learn how to make a personal Christmas presents for family and friends. The day will cover several techniques for earrings and we will look at various methods of stringing necklaces including clasped, thong and multistring necklaces. Most people are amazed at how much can be made in one day and how inexpensive it is. Tutor Jill Arnold.

WELCOME BACK RUTH JARMAN


TUES. 26TH OCT. MASTERING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 10AM – 4PM £30
Learn how to correctly thread your sewing machine, all about threads, needles, tension setting, sewing straight stitches, zigzag and patterns, machine settings and accessories for seams, edges, hems decorative work and buttonholes. Cleaning, oiling and maintenance explained. Tutor Ruth Jarman.

WED. 27TH OCT. MACHINE QUILTING 10 AM – 4PM £30
Quilting by machine can be very easy. Learn quick ways to quilt and create fabric that can be used for cushions, waistcoats, linings. Jackets. children’s clothes and quilts, etc. and give you all the foundation knowledge required to work traditional quilts successfully by machine. Samples include straight stitch, patterns, double needle work and freehand outline quilting techniques. Ask anyone who has done one of Ruth’s courses and they will tell you what a wealth of information she is. Tutor Ruth Jarman.

THURS. 28TH OCT. HEIRLOOM SEWING AND DECORATIVE TECHNIQUIES 10AM – 4PM £30
Attaching lace, sewing tucks, pintucks and faggotting. Fine edging, extra fine rouleau loops, scallops, hem stitching & entredeux, other decorative applications, gathering quickly and easily including gathered roses. Tutor Ruth Jarman.




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TUES. 2ND NOV. JELLY ROLL DESIGNS ONE DAY WORKSHOP 10AM – 4PM £25
Have you see Jelly Rolls for sale but can’t think what to do with all those 21/2” strips. Bring along a Jelly Roll and you will be amazed at the different designs you can create – either a repeated pattern or several blocks to make a Jelly Roll sampler quilt. For those of you have already been on a Jelly Roll workshop there will be some new designs. Rotary cutting and machine sewing. An opportunity for those who did not manage to attend the last Jelly Roll workshop. Tutor Jane Bothamley.



SAT. 6TH NOV. CONVERGENCE CHRISTMAS TABLE RUNNER 10AM – 4PM £25
This fast and fun technique (pioneered by American quilter Ricky Timms), uses 2 or 3 bold fabrics to produce striking quilts in double quick time. They never fail to work and here the technique has been adapted (using bold Christmas fabrics) to produce a table runner where the juxtaposition of curves and straight line produces an abstract visual statement which is bound to evoke compliments when it appears on your Christmas table. Tutor Jill Arnold.



FRI. 12TH NOV. REVERSE APPLIQUE WITH A TWIST 10AM – 4PM £28
Using Brass rubbings as a design source create your own medieval hanging. This is a machine technique where you will need to be able to do free-machining and satin stitch – once you have learnt the technique you will be able to produce beautiful appliqué pieces with fine detail – designs will be supplied. The technique involves Reverse and Cut back appliqué as you ‘dress’ and embellish your chosen figure. Full instruction will also be given print and paint the background before quilting. Tutor Yvonne Brown.

SAT. 13TH NOV. LESLIE’S FAVOURITE TOTE BAG 10AM – 4PM £28
Make a sturdy tote bag to hold your treasures from visits to quilt shows and shops. The bag is made from four panels (and four more for the lining). Fabric choices are numerous so plan on making more than one! Another good idea for Christmas presents!
Panels may be plain or to show off gorgeous batiks or prints. For added interest inserts of foundation piecing can introduce contrast. Machine sewing. Tutor Leslie Harwood.

SUN.14TH NOV. THE THISTLE WALL HANGING 10AM – 4PM £28
Enjoy the chance to make one of Kumiko Sudo’s popular wall hangings. Making the panel introduces you to the concept of appliqué plus dimensional flowers. Optional quilting finishes include sashiko stitching. More experienced students may wish to make three versions of the panel for a larger wall hanging. Hand sewing. Tutor Leslie Harwood.


SAT. 20TH NOV. MINIATURE CHRISTMAS LANDSCAPES 10AM – 4PM £25
We will make miniature fabric landscapes working from the fabrics for inspiration. Each person should be able to complete at least 2 landscapes. Some people will achieve 3 or 4 (5 has been known) These are delightful little pictures that can be mounted into cards or picture frames and given as presents for Christmas, birthdays etc. Jill came and taught this workshop last year and it was so popular we are giving those who missed the opportunity to have a go. Don’t be too late this year. Sewing machine workshop. Tutor Jill Arnold.



MON. 22ND NOV. LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD STAINED GLASS PATCHWORK 10AM – 4PM £30
In recent years New Zealand has become the most popular destination for British tourists – and many people have relatives or friends who have made their home there. No-one who has visited the country can forget the majestic scenery, and during this workshop you’ll be creating your own New Zealand landscape – choose either Vineyard or Lake to stitch on the day, and you can take the other design away with you to do at home. The designs are created in stained glass patchwork, it’s an ideal introduction to the technique even if you’ve never tried it before, as during the day we’ll cover everything you need to know. I think of this workshop as ‘landscape painting the easy way’, I’ve used lots of batik and random-dyed fabrics to create the effects of light and shade, mountains and pasture, water and sky in the landscape, and I’ve done each design in two colourways, to show you how you can create different atmospheres depending on your choice of fabrics. It’s a great way of using up all those single scraps of lovely fabrics that you can’t bear to throw away, but which aren’t really enough for any other project – bring along a good selection then you’ve got a wide ‘palette’ of colours to choose from. Tutor Gail Lawther.

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TUES. 23RD NOV. HALF TIMBERED HOUSES STAINED GLASS PATCHWORK 10AM – 4PM £30
This workshop is your chance to play town planner and architect combined! (Take a leaf out of Prince Charles’book…) During the day we’ll create a selection of different half-timbered buildings, inspired by all the lovely villages dotted around England. You can concentrate on just one or two buildings and add lots of decorative detail to them, then take them home to appliqué to a cushion-cover, the front of a beg, or even a teacosy as I’ve done. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can plan a whole street of buildings, either way you’ll get the designs for all six buildings on the day. So you can mix and match them as you wish. Tutor Gail Lawther.

WED. 24TH NOV. FRACTURED STARS ONE DAY WORKSHOP 10AM – 4PM £25
The stars in the project are foundation pieced. They are irregular in design with varying centres and the border reflects the same arrangement as in the star points. Foundation pieced and machine sewn. Tutor Jane Bothamley.


MON. 29TH NOV. CIRCLES, FANS AND FOLDED FABRICATIONS 10AM – 4PM £30
Tuck into manipulation with these uniquely usual methods for creating surface texture. Learn the techniques then combine to form small quilt/hanging or create individual panels. Ingeniously devious yet essentially simple designs – most excellent for incorporation in all forms of creative quilting and other sewn projects. Twiddle and tweak, embellish and embroider – this is a great class for all sewaholics – you will become a creatively textural artiste!! Students should complete or almost complete their class sample ready for quilting For coloured picture – view workshops on www.jennierayment.com Tutor Jennie Rayment.


TUES. 30TH NOV. TEXTURED TWIDDLING FOR CLEVERLY CREATIVE QUILT BLOCKS 10AM – 4PM £30
Play with shape, form and pattern and construct two or three innovative 12” square textured designs. Amaze at the ease with which intriguing manipulated effects can be produced by just folding, rolling, tweaking and twitching squares and rectangles. Combine a selection of the blocks for an innovative quilt or utilise individually in cushions/bags/quags and all!. It is appreciated that students prefer to complete or almost complete their class sample and each class is carefully designed so this should be possible. All classes are suitable for every level of sewing ability. Tutor Jennie Rayment.





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BOOKING You will find a booking form attached to this leaflet. A booking is made only when we receive your form and payment. Payment must be made in full at time of booking. Bookings are made on a first come first served basis. If you require confirmation of a booking please enclose a S.A.E.

CANCELLATIONS Refunds for cancellations will only be made on the following basis:- 50% refund if cancelled one month prior to the workshop, you could offer your place to someone you may know provided we are informed of the change. Less than one month no refunds. All refunds are subject to a £5 administration fee.

SEW CREATIVE reserves the right to cancel any workshop up to seven days before its commencement if fewer than 50% of the places are taken. In this event a full refund will be made.



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