Quilted Cushion Cover Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of quilting, and create your own unique cushion cover in the process! Join textiles artist Jess Way for a relaxed and creative workshop where you'll make your own quilted cushion cover! Settle in with a free tea or coffee from The Courtyard Cafe in the attached building. Throughout the day, you'll be introduced to the core processes of quilting- including half-square triangle patchwork, log cabin patchwork, layering with wadding, quilting, and then turning your piece into a beautiful cushion cover. By the end of the session, you’ll have a finished piece that showcases your new skills and a practical reference for future quilting projects at home. This is a hands-on, machine-sewing workshop. There will be plenty of time to ease into the day and work at your own pace. All fabrics and tools will be provided. However, if you have a stash of favourite fabrics you'd like to include in your design, feel free to bring them along! We’ll take a 45-minute lunch break midway- either bring your own lunch or grab something from the Court Yard Cafe (attached to the workshop venue)- if you'd like to pre-order your lunch please get in touch with Jess so she can organise this for you. It will be a small, supportive group, so Jess can offer plenty of individual guidance throughout the session. No quilting experience is needed- beginners and more experienced sewers are welcome! Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. What You’ll Learn • How to cut and sew a half-square triangle block and a Log Cabin block- both popular techniques in patchworking and quilting. • How to layer backing, wadding, and quilt top fabric correctly. • How to quilt the layers together securely and neatly. • How to turn your quilt into a cushion cover! Project • Participants will each make a quilted cushion cover- with many options to customise the colours, design and finish of the piece. • You can choose to bring your own fabric or select from the fabrics provided.