Silver Thimble Craft Workshop Programme - 2011
Quick ‘Log Cabin’ Quilt with Kath 10am to 4pm |
This quilt is ideal for beginners as it grows quickly and uses large 'logs'. It can be as scrappy as you want - the more fabrics you choose the scrappier the look. Why not use a jelly roll - it saves a lot of cutting! |
Stumpwork (Raised Embroidery) 10am to 3pm |
Regular workshops for those new to or those wishing to expand on existing skills. Bring your own projects or choose from one of several designs on offer eg dragonflies, bees, flowers, sheep, autumn berries etc. Book one or more days to suit. |
Crewel Work Jacobean 'Tree of Life' with Nicola |
On this 3 day course you can choose to work a traditional 'Tree of Life' design which is suitable for those wishing to develop their skills in Crewel Embroidery. Beginners will be given the option of working an individual Jacobean flower if they prefer. Use of colour within a design and a range of traditional stitches will be taught. |
Stained Glass Flowers with Kath Saturday26th February or Monday 7th March 10-4pm £25 inc some materials |
Prepare yourselves for spring and brighten up your home after the winter with a patchwork stained glass flower. You can design your own favourite or choose from tulip, snowdrop, pansy or daffoldil. As well as learning to design your own you will also use quick bias. Kath will also show you how to make your own bias and quick bias if you want to use your own fabrics. |
Patchwork in Miniature with Kath Friday 4th March |
If you like working in a small scale, have limited space, want to make dolls house quilts or just like a challenge then this is one for you. Take any patchwork pattern reduce it to i/12th scale and you have a miniature.. Try your hand at traditional hand quilted whole cloths but in miniature. Use cotton patchwork fabrics or even silk – you won’t need much fabric for these quilts!. Come along to this workshop and have fun. |
Lilian is a leading authority on “DURHAM QUILTING” and we commence this 3 day course by looking at a selection of 'Durham Quilts', some antique and some of Lilian's own. |
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Machine Quilting with Nicola Thursday 10th March |
This workshop includes a variety of machine quilting techniques which will give you the confidence to finish those quilt tops etc lurking unfinished in the cuboards. You will practice 'free motion' and 'straight line' quilting and pick up plenty of tips. |
Sampler Quilt Course with Nicola and Kath 10 to 4pm £150 inc some materials and a copy of Lynne Edwards Sampler book (volume 1 or 2 depending on level) |
Learn how to make this lovely Heirloom Sampler Quilt during this 6 session course. You will complete a variety of ‘blocks’, each teaching you a different technique and design before quilting and finishing your quilt. Ideal for beginners or improvers - different blocks available for different skill levels. If you completed the beginners course in 2010 then you can move to the next level in this course. |
Rose Sampler Quilt with Kath 10.00 to 3.00pm |
This quilt is made up of blocks which are hand appliquéd in a colour scheme of your choice. You can make a quilt any size you wish – intersperse the appliquéd blocks with traditional quilted blocks, add an appliquéd border and create your own family heirloom. With kind permission of Rosemary Makhan - a copy of her book is included in the price of the course and gives you a choice of twenty different designs to choose from. This is suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers. |
Ribbonwork Flowers with Nicola Monday 11th April 10.00 to 4.00pm |
Using nothing more than a simple ‘running’ stitch, Nicola will show you how to create lovely flowers and leaves using a variety of ribbons. Create an arrangement to adorn a wooden heart and finish it with lace and beads ready to hang. Ideal as a christmas gift or room decoration. |
| Have you seen Jelly Rolls and wondered what they are about and what to do with them, well now's your chance to make a quilt using your choice of jelly roll to make this 'quick block' quilt. Jelly rolls are a wonderful economic way of having a full range of fabric to work with and gives you a wonderful scrappy feel to a quilt which you may not attempt if you had to buy so many different fabrics seperately. Why not look for a bright summery jelly to lift the mood. | |
| Use up scraps of fabric or some of those fat quarters you have been wondering what to do with. This is also a good way of discovering all those fancy stitches on your sewing machine. A time to play. You can also learn to make mitred corners on your cushion if you wish. No previous experience required. Hand or machine. | |
Kimono Quilt or Wall hanging with Kath
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This is based on a quilt pattern that Kath did at a workshop a few years ago. We now have permission from Sue Propst to teach her version with a variation added by Kath. This is an ideal quilt for using all those fabulous Japanese fabrics you couldn’t resist but then didn’t know what to do with. This is machine piecing and you will do a different version on each of the two days. You can stop there or make as many blocks to make a wall hanging or a full size quilt as you want. |
Another fabulous weekend with Pat! Hear about an exciting journey through the lush palm fringed forests of Goa and on up to the desert regions of Rajasthan. Learn the traditional block printing techniques of Rajastan and then work on your own panel embellished with gold, beads and sequins. |
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| By Kind Permission of Barbie Jo Paquin. This fun wallhanging includes a different ‘cat’ for each month and the price includes the patterns for you to complete the whole year. We will modify some patterns to reflect British events in the calendar rather than the original American specific. | |
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Dates to be agreed |
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Goldwork with Caroline Goodrich 3 Day course - dates to be agreed 10am to 4pm £90 + Kit £17.50 |
If you have always wanted to try goldwork or have some experience but would like to try a new design then Caroline will guide you through to stunning piece of Goldwork. |
Summer School 10am to 3pm |
Choose from a variety of subjects including patchwork or embroidery. Join us for as many days as you wish or you could make a week of it taking in some of the local attractions such as Castle Howard. |
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24th September 10am to 4pm £tba |
Watch for details of this workshop using fabulous designs and fabric from Magie. |
Gifts from two fat quarters |
I was quite amazed by how many gifts you can get from one fat quarter and they are too good to give away – that is why there are two fat quarters of course - so that you can make two sets and keep one for yourself! |
October 10th to 14th inclusive You can make any of the designs on either day £15 per day |
Christmas decorations and stocking fillers – Snowmen garland, Crazy chicks door stop, Jester gift bags, Celtic Tree wall hanging, Table runner, Ribbon Flower & Wooden Heart gift and more! |
Come along and make a box or cushion. |
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Holidays at Cober Hill 26th-29th April, 20th - 24th June, 8th - 10th July, 17th - 23rd July, 20th - 26th August, 19th - 23rd Spetember, 14th-18th November |
Watch for details of each course - ideal opportunities to enjoy good food, delightful surroundings and no feeling guilty for not doing the housework! Topics will include stumpwork, patchwork, and exploring new materials. |
Weekly workshops Wednesday evening 7pm to 9pm. £5
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Be it Patchwork, Embroidery or Beading, you can bring your own project or choose one of ours - either way, Kath and Nicola will guide, coax, encourage, or do whatever it takes to help you get the most from your hobby. Make use of our well equipped, comfortable and spacious studio - classes are small, relaxed and welcoming - a good place to learn in. |
Regular Watercolour Painting workshops |
Barry tutors you in various techniques using water colour paints. Hands on and progressive workshops on alternating Tuesdays. Suitable for beginners or improvers. |
**Look out for our Holidays at Cober Hill Scarborough in 2011**
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