Patchwork for the Impatient

About this event

Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. This isn't a cosy evening in front of the fire stitching patches the size of 50p pieces. This is for those of us with demanding jobs/partners/families/dogs, who want a patchwork quilt and WANT IT NOW. Betty will show you how to take the pain out of both the decision-making and process, rendering you a Lean Mean Quilt-Making Machine! You will make blocks for a quilt and also learn systems for making crazy patchwork, a beautiful stole or wrap and several other lovely ideas. Bring as many pairs of 9" squares of fabric (ie 2 squares OF THE SAME FABRIC) as you like - cottons are the easiest to use. If you have the squares pre-cut it will speed you up on the day but equally not a problem to do during the session. Betty will have some fabric on offer too if you want to swap around a bit. And bring your trusty sewing machine, thread and kit. There isn't a charge for materials unless you want to use any of Bettys supplies but it will be very low cost - something like 50p for a pair of 9" squares. All abilities welcome. Click on the title below to find a list of what you'll need to bring with you if anything.

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