Fabric Fun - Vinnie Cable

Take two inch squares of different weight, fibre, texture and colour fabric and turn them into sumptuous textured material that can be used for a multitude of projects. Great opportunity to use up even the most tiny scraps and utilise ‘difficult' fabrics such as velvets, synthetics, stretchy jerseys or slippery silks. The sample will be further embellished using various materials such as bits of packaging, sweet wrappers, paint and string. This is a machine workshop and a machine with a two-step or three-step zig-zag is required.

Do you know your sewing machine? - Anne and Julia

Another chance to learn how to clean and service your machine and find out what all those mysterious feet do! A small project to utilise all the fancy stitches will complete the day.

Bonded Impressions - Claire Tinsley

Claire is the owner of Hannah's Room – you have most probably seen her at the shows with all her lovely Batiks. This workshop is based upon the award winning quilt ‘These are a few of my favourite Flowers'. Flowers from the quilt may be made into a wallhanging or a bag front. The technique is easy – bonding and a small amount of painting – many beginners have achieved a successful flower picture – nothing to be scared of! Quick and easy. Layered and ready for quilting in a day.

Upside Down Appliqué - Marlene Chaffey

This machine appliqué workshop is different in that you initially work from the back of your fabric. As you do not need to make templates for this type of work it grows really quickly. You will also learn how to make the narrow piping that is featured around the central motif and on the outer edge of the cushion.

Knitted Easter Chickens - Linda Noble

From doorstops to toys – this is a combination of simple machine sewing and knitting, plus a bit of beading to make fun chickens which appeal to children and adults alike.

Rich Pickings – Aquarium - Jennifer Trollope

This is a small project using one of Jennifer's “Rich Pickings” textile bags and printed cotton fish images. This workshop uses lots of free motion embroidery and bead embellishment. For those who are daunted by free motion stitching it is possible to achieve a similar effect using either hand stitching or pre – programmed stitches on your machine.

Tropical Breeze - Marlene Chaffey

This small 13” x 24” quilt is in the style of Caryl Bryer Fallert. Marlene's original design highlights fabrics that grade from light to dark and from one colour to another. You could choose to use a shaded fabric or scraps for the ‘leaves'. The curved seams do not entail piecing and are easy to do by machine. This is a fast, fun and absorbing project for someone who wants to try something a little different.

Mixed Media - Vinnie Cable

Make your own piece of bespoke 'fabric' using unusual materials such as plastic, string, foil, and even sweet wrappers. The ‘fabric' will be made by layering various materials, stitching them, treating the layers with heat, paint, etc and embellishing further to achieve a beautifully textured finish. The piece can be made into a book cover, box, bag or a million other things.

Revelation Burning - Jennifer Trollope

This project will be made using Jennifer's ‘Revelation Burning' technique - certainly a rucksack with a difference!

Strip and Flip Bag - Marlene Chaffey

This will be the absolute last time we dare ask Marlene to do this workshop – even though it has been so popular. This lovely bag features a panel of Strip and Flip patchwork. Using strips of fabric, you learn how to construct the panel and then embellish with embroidery and beading. This is a machine stitching course and suitable for all skill levels.

Beach Babe - Carol Corke

This is Carol's famous saucy padded lady who almost bares all on the beach. Made using a version of stump work – from cornflake boxes and tights ! This workshop is always a great laugh and extremely enjoyable.

Fabric Fun/Mixed Media - Vinnie Cable

See 20 February for details.

Free Machine Quilting and Beyond - Val Thomas

This is for those of you who have been to the beginners course with Val and want to learn some more – Val is always an inspired and inspiring tutor .

Rag Doll - Julia Davis

This workshop will show you how to make a simple rag doll body and with easy ways of making the clothes including bloomers, petticoats, dresses and shoes. All can be embellished with lace, braids, buttons and bows.

Log Cabin in a day - Anne Muxworthy

Everyone loves a log cabin quilt – Anne will show you how to accurately chain piece this classic block – you will be amazed how many blocks you will be able to make in a day. This would be an ideal opportunity to use that Jelly Roll you've been saving!