Beginners Machine Quilting and Finishing Workshop
An introduction to the basics of machine quilting and finishing a quilt consisting of three, 3 hour sessions on Saturday mornings. Suitable for beginners and those new to quilting.
When: 1 February, 8 February and 22 February 2025 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Canberra Quilters rooms, Templeton Street, Cook, ACT
Teacher: Mary Kennedy
Cost: $75 members of Canberra quilters
If there are vacancies on or after 18 January, this class will be open to non-members of Canberra Quilters at a cost of $115. Check the website closer to this date or contact workshops@canberraquilters.org.au to be placed on the waitlist.
Session 1: Quilting with a walking foot
– Includes adjusting tension
– Straight lines, zig zag quilting and matchstick quilting.
Session 2: Free motion quilting
– Includes adjusting tension when using a free motion foot
– 8 patterns to quilt
Session 3: Finishing a quilt
– Binding a quilt
– Facing a quilt
A working sewing machine with a Walking foot and Free motion (darning) foot plus basic sewing supplies will be required for this course.
To enrol in this workshop please click here.
Please contact me if you have any questions at: Workshops@canberraquilters.org.au
Quilting with Scraps Workshop
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your growing mountain of scraps? As a follow on from our Working with Scraps skill share in 2024 we will be offering a one day workshop in May 2025 to teach you how to transform your leftovers into quilt blocks.
This class will focus on creating beautiful quilts using scrap fabric, promoting creativity and sustainability in quilting. Participants will use their scraps to make two or more blocks from the patterns provided to start their scrap quilt journey. Scrap quilting is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Tutor: Mary Kennedy
When: 4 May 10.00 – 4.00pm
Where: Canberra Quilters Rooms, 41 Templeton Street, Cook
Cost: $50 Canberra Quilter members
Enrolment details are available here.
This class is being offered to Canberra Quilters members only. If there are vacancies two weeks prior to the class date non-members may be offered a place at an additional cost. Please contact workshops@canberraquilters.org.au if you are not a member of Canberra Quilters and would like to be waitlisted for this class.
Membership of Canberra quilters is $83.00 for the 2025 calendar year. A link to the membership form is available here.
Introduction to Patchwork and Quilting for Adults – 2025
This class is suitable for anyone wanting an introduction to Patchwork and Quilting. Students will have the choice of making two quilt layouts while learning the same techniques. A traditional pattern and a modern layout will be offered. Students will complete a small quilt while developing skills in rotary cutting, template making and measuring while making quilt blocks. Techniques such as foundation piecing, machine construction, machine and hand appliqué and English paper piecing will be used to complete your project. The final three weeks will cover quilt construction, including borders, pinning, quilting, and binding.
Each class is held on a Saturday morning from 9.30am – 12.30pm at the Canberra Quilters rooms in Cook.
There is a total of 8 classes – 8, 15 and 22 March; 5, 12 April; 3, 10 and 31 May.
Costs: $160.00 – Canberra Quilters Members
$243.00 – Non-members which includes membership of Canberra Quilters for the 2025 calendar year.
A payment of $50 is required to secure your place with payment in full due on or before 15 February 2025.
Requirements: Fabric requirements will be provided at your first class. From week two you will need general sewing supplies and a sewing machine in good working order. Some experience in the use of your sewing machine is essential.
To enrol in this workshop please click here.