This full-day beginner workshop introduces participants to fundamental sewing and quilting techniques through two practical, skill-building projects: a patchwork needle book and a nine patch drawstring project bag. Designed for complete beginners and those curious about textile arts, this workshop provides essential skills while creating beautiful, functional accessories perfect for any textile and fiber enthusiast.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Nichole Chigoy (Read Nichole's bio)
Prices discounted to reflect 25% off New Year, New Skills Month!
Members: $75
Non Members: $90
Materials fee: $5-$10 sliding scale for wool scraps, cash or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: Lots of medium weight linen cotton, and wool scraps, 2 sergers to share, digital instructions to be printed by the student.
Students should bring: Bring your well functioning sewing machine, all purpose sewing thread, snips, a self healing cutting mat, a rotary cutter, fabric shears, fabric chalk or marker, seam ripper, quilting ruler (my preference for this project is 3" X 18"), a total of one yard of midweight, woven scraps (preferably cotton, linen, or hemp), cotton quilting thread, a quilting needle. I would estimate about a half yard of the fabric to be larger pieces (10" x 12") , 4 ft of drawstring (1/4 yard of midnight woven fabric to make your own).
Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies
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