Make your first quilt with me! This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of patchwork using traditional blocks with a modern twist – starting with easy square piecing in week one and moving through to curves in week four.

Over five weeks we’ll cover fabric and thread selection, creating colour palettes, construction, layout and finishing techniques.

If you’re happy to do some sewing homework, you can easily have a completed quilt top by the end of the course.

Open to beginners and up. For those who have some experience making quilts, the course will help you explore your preferred style and give you the confidence to make quilts with or without a pattern. You should have basic sewing skills and be able to sew a straight line on your machine.

DATE AND TIME:

LOCATION:

Kensington Neighbourhood House, 89 McCracken St, Kensington

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner or intermediate patchworker

WHAT TO BRING:

A fabric list will be sent to you on booking.

• Sewing machine in good working order.

• Sewing thread and bobbin in a neutral colour in your machine (for piecing).

• General sewing kit – pins, scissors, stitch ripper and tweezers.

Are you one of those quilters who only makes tops? Is it because you don’t own a long-arm, or does learning free-motion quilting seem overwhelming? Maybe walking foot quilting is for you!

This one-day, hands-on workshop will guide you through linear patterns including grids and matchstick quilting, gentle curves, as well as stitch and thread effects.

We'll explore methods to create rich textures and striking designs using your sewing machine's walking foot and a selection of thread weights. By the end of the day, you'll have the skills and confidence to create your own modern masterpiece.

Students will need to complete some preparation before the class. Information will be sent on booking.

DATE AND TIME:

2 May 2026, 10am–4.30pm with a half-hour lunch break

LOCATION:

Kensington Neighbourhood House, 89 McCracken St, Kensington

SKILL LEVEL:

Experience sewing quilt tops

WHAT TO BRING:

Some preparation will be required prior to class. Details will be sent to you on booking.

• Sewing machine with walking foot (or dual feed). Please make sure it’s a machine you’re familiar with and that you understand how to attach the walking foot.

• Contrasting thread (to quilt sandwiches) in 40wt. If you have other weights you’d like to try, please bring them. If you don’t, that’s also fine as I will have some for trying, they just might not be in the colours you want.

• 80/12 and 90/14 machine needles. The larger is for trying thicker-weight threads.

• Quilting ruler and preferred fabric marker.

• General sewing kit – pins, scissors, stitch ripper and tweezers.

Curves don’t have to be scary! In this class we’ll explore the versatility of curves to create perfect drunkard's paths and orange peel blocks using a no-pin curve method.

You’ll learn how to sew accurate curves of various sizes with templates and complete either a cushion, bag front, or make a start on a bigger quilt from one of my curve patterns – Tall Poppy, Surfacing or Bloomin’ Lot (all pictured at left).

Each student will receive a copy of their chosen pattern in class, with fabric requirements sent prior.

Whether you’re new to curves or looking to expand your skills, this is a fun and flexible class to grow your confidence.

Paper templates are included in the patterns and template plastic will be provided in class for you to trace your own.
Acrylic versions of the same templates by Jenny Haynes (Papper Sax Sten) will be available to purchase on the day.

DATE AND TIME:

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON, 10am–4.30pm with a half-hour lunch break

LOCATION:

Kensington Neighbourhood House, 89 McCracken St, Kensington

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate patchworker

WHAT TO BRING:

A fabric list will be sent to you on booking.

• Sewing machine in good working order.

• Sewing thread and bobbin in a neutral colour in your machine (for piecing).

• General sewing kit – pins, scissors, stitch ripper and tweezers.