Beginners Patchwork and Quilting - Tablemat - IPS

A one-day beginner's patchwork and quilting class at Franklins in Ipswich, making a 'disappearing 9 patch' tablemat.

This one-day class at Franklins is aimed at complete beginners to patchwork and quilting. Participants learn to thread a sewing machine, balance tensions, choose stitches and use wadding, then apply basic patchwork and quilting techniques to make a 'disappearing 9 patch' placemat, finishing with sewing on a binding. Fabric, wadding, machines, haberdashery and tea and coffee are supplied; attendees bring their own lunch. The class is suitable for everyone aged over 16 and runs for five hours.