New Creative Stitch Courses starting from March 2024 with Mary McIntosh- (10am – 4pm)

Monday 11th March 2024 – Working with Solubles

Monday 8th April 2024 – Pattern of Life

Saturday 25th May 2024 – Playing with Pojagi

Saturday 1st June 2024 – Life’s a Bleach!

Please contact Mary McIntosh for more information or to enrol

mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk

Saturday 20th April 2024 – Needle Felted Puffin with Sarah Brown – (10am – 2pm)

Brand New Workshop:-

A brand new workshop with Sarah making this very cute Puffin.

This workshop is suitable for all abilities.

Sarah will provide a kit on the day for an additional fee of £7 – payable in cash on the day.

Workshop Fee – £30 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April 2024- The BIG 24 Exhibition – (10am – 4pm)

We are back as Traders at The BIG 24 Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barns, Rougham.

There will be an exhibition of work, demonstrations and Traders – plus Refreshments too.

We hope to see you over that weekend.  We can’t wait to be there.

Saturday 4th May 2024 – Hexagon Snail Trail Workshop with Andy from Crafty UK – (10am – 4pm)

We have the great pleasure of Andy from Crafty UK hosting a workshop here at The Cosy Cabin.  Andy will be teaching you how to use his Snail Trail Ruler and all the ideas of what designs you can create using it and you will create a Placemat plus other things.  You need your sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat and fabrics – either using Jelly Roll strips or 2-6 coordinating Fat or Long Quarters.  A fun day is guaranteed.  Crafty UK will lend you the Snail Trail Ruler to use on the workshop with an option to buy it at a preferential rate at the end of the workshop.

Andy/Crafty UK will bring along lots of their other rulers too, which can be purchased on the day.

Workshop Fee – £40.00 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 18th May 2024 – Beginners Free Motion Quilting with Lynne Pretty  – (10am – 4pm)

Have you wanted to try Free Motion Quilting?  Well if you have we have a new workshop coming up with Lynne Pretty where you will learn all the basics.

The day will start with a few small pieces to get the feel of the technique.  You will learn how to correctly baste the quilt layers for a cushion front sized piece.  You will quilt this piece following through with the techniques from the morning session using aids to get spiral and flower shapes.

This will be a work in progress piece which you can finish off at home if needs be.

Lynne will be supplying a kit on the day for £3 in cash, to include a needle and freezer paper templates to work with.

You will need a Free Motion/Embroidery/Darning foot for your sewing machine and be able to lower or cover the feed dogs.

Workshop Fee – £45.00 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people.

Saturday 8th June 2024 – Needle Felted Beehive with Sarah Brown – (10am – 1pm)

This is a Brand New Workshop with Sarah where you will make this attractive Beehive.  Sarah is such a good tutor, that Beginners are welcome.

Sarah provides a kit on the day for an additional fee of £7 – payable in cash.

Workshop Fee – £25.00 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Sunday 9th June 2024 – Seminole Patchwork Cushion with Tina Finbow  – (10am – 4pm)

This is a Brand New Workshop – you will make a selection of different Seminole Patchwork pieces and then assemble them into a front for a cushion.  It’s a great way of trying out several of the Seminole Patchwork techniques and using them, rather than putting them into your stash.

You will need your sewing machine with ¼” foot, a cutting mat, rotary cutter and ruler, preferably a ruler with a 45 degree line marked onto it.

It is one of my favourite styles of patchwork and gives great results.

Workshop Fee – £45 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 15th June 2024 – Zipped Pouch with Tina Finbow  – (10am – 4pm)

Back by popular demand, come along and has a fun day making a Zipped Pouch.  They are fun to make and ideal for yourself or for gifts.

You will learn how to make a quilted, zipped pouch, which is lined and you will learn how to put a traditional zip in.

You will need your sewing machine, a zipper foot, an open toe foot, walking foot if you have one (not essential), plus your standard sewing equipment.

Workshop Fee – £45 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 22nd June 2024 – Mini Charm Pack Zipped Pouch with Tina Finbow  – (10am – 4pm)

This is a Brand New Workshop, using a Mini Charm Pack (2 ½” squares).

Using Bosal this zipped pouch has a firmer structure and keeps it shape.  You can work with a pre-cut Mini Charm Pack or you can cut larger squares of your own.  There is also the option to use more than 40 squares and make it bigger.

I will also be using an easier way of inserting a Zip courtesy of Aitchbee!  I call it Helen’s Zip.

You will need your sewing machine with a ¼” foot, an open toe foot, walking foot if you have one, plus your standard sewing equipment.

Workshop Fee – £45 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 people

Saturday 6th July 2024 – Fabric Applique Containers with Tina Finbow  – (10am – 4pm)

Following many requests I will be offering the Fabric Container workshop again.  These are really useful containers for all sorts of items from toilet rolls in a bathroom to toys and craft items.  They make great gifts too.  They are made using a product called Bosal to give them stability.  You will detail the sides with applique, various options will be available on the day, but if you have an idea of what you would like to do, please bring those ideas with you.

Workshop Fee – £45.00 (This does not include materials)

Limited to 8 People