Beginner Skills - Patchwork & Quilting
Enhance your skills with our short courses - Ideal for Beginners!
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Once you have mastered the basics of the sewing machine there are lots of different things you can try to make. A great option is patchwork and quilting projects! Given the huge variety of patterns & ideas out there this sewing skill isn't limited to quilt making - but can be used in accessories, bags, clothing and more! It's also a really great technique to use for upcycling & repairs This course is ideal for beginners who are able to use basic machine functions (e.g thread the machine & sew a straight seam). If you feel you need extra help we recommend our Intro to Sewing Machines workshop. What We Will Cover - Patchwork basics (planning your design, sewing & pressing seams) - Learning about quilt blocks - Creating some different patchwork designs - Using binding - Learning Applique & Quilting stitch techniques We will make: - Patchwork Drawstring bag - Patchwork Mini Quilt/Pot Hot - Applique Banner Given that these projects are a great way to use leftover fabric, scraps or to upcycle we are not providing fabrics. We recommend using cotton non-stretch fabrics for all projects. Materials to Bring (More details provided after booking): - Drawstring Bag: A range of fabrics (enough to create 24 5" squares) & 1/2m lining fabric - Mini Quilt/Pot Holder: Side A requires 4-9 fabrics & Side B requires 6 fabrics. You will also need 1 Fat Quarter to make into binding - Banner: 1 Fat Quarter for banner & scraps for rainbow What's Included - All sewing machines & equipment - All haberdashery - Scissors, tape measure, stitch markers etc
Cancellation Policy
Booking - Payments must be received in full or in part when booking online - Any remaining payment must be paid by bank transfer before the course/workshop start date. Cancellations These must be received at least two weeks before the workshop starts to receive a full refund. Payment cannot be refunded if places are cancelled later that this date. YOUNG CREATIVES EASTER HOLIDAY SESSIONS - Payments must be received in full when booking - Any cancellations received before 24th March will receive a full refund - Any cancellations received between 25th & 31st March will receive a 50% refund - Payment cannot be refunded for any cancellations received after 31st March MYO Workshops: - £10 deposit is non-refundable, this covers admin fees & workshop planning - Workshops not held at Learn & Create (Newtonmore) must be held at community venues e.g. village or church halls, not your own home - Venues will need to have their own public liability insurance, provide electricity outlets, chairs & tables. - Booking & payment of a community venue is the responsibility of the individual/group (if not using Learn & Create in Newtonmore). - Individual/Group must inform the venue if the chosen workshop will include sewing equipment. All Learn & Create equipment is PAT tested & we can provide details of our insurance if necessary. - Remaining payments are due 3 weeks before your workshop date & are non-refundable from this point Charity Events: - We Heart Crafts Day: These sessions are non-refundable. This is to ensure we can provide all materials as well as provide a donation to Mikeysline Young Creatives & After School Clubs ​​If you cancel your place 14 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your place 7 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a 60% refund as by this time we are likely to have purchased materials. We will not be able to refund cancellations received later than 7 days prior to the programme start date.