Classes - Spring 2025

To book a class please call us on 01491 204100 or email us villagefabrics@live.co.uk

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Thursday 10th April 10-13:00 
Sashiko Technique

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese decorative reinforcement stitching or embroidery technique, often used to mend, reinforce and embellish garments. Traditionally using white thread on indigo-dyed fabric. Yvonne gives the technique her own spin using patchwork cotton and embroidery thread of all colours. 

The class will focus on how to mark out and stitch these intricate designs. Come along and learn about this beautiful technique. 

£35

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Saturday 26th April 11-12 
Felt Bird Workshop

The first workshop of our birthday party event, come along and make this lovely felt bird, learn how to assemble and embellish the design.

Kit included.

£15

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Saturday 26th April 1-2 
Foundation Paper Pieced Tree Workshop

The second workshop of our birthday party event, come along and give foundation paper piecing (FPP) a go with this lovely tree design. 

Kit included.

£15

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Thursday 1st May 10-13:00 
Panel Parade

Panels come in all designs and colours, come along for inspiration on different ways they can be used. The options are limitless!

Bring along a panel from home or choose one from us.

£35

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Thursday 22nd, 29th May, 5th 12th & 19th June 10-12:30 
Beginners Table Runner

A complete introduction to all things patchwork. Throughout this 5 week course Yvonne will walk you through everything from cutting and piecing to quilting and binding. A great way to learn the art of patchwork and quilting and leave with a new skill.

Sewing machine required.

£35 per session payable one session in advance.

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Friday 23rd May 10-15:00 
Japanese Wall Hanging

Choose from one of four designs to create your very own Wall Hanging. You will learn techniques including piecing, hand and machine appliqué, embroidery embellishment and folded patchwork.

Sewing machine required, bring your own fabric.

£50

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Wednesday 28th May 10-13:00 
Half Term - Rainbow Bird Fun

Come along this May half term and create your very own felt bird to take home. Learn how to assemble and embellish the design.

£35 for one child and adult helper.

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Friday 13th June 10-13:00 
Gift Bag

This is a really versatile and beautiful gift bag. The class will teach you how to make the bag, including the scalloped top edge. A wonderful gift for yourself or to give on to a friend.

£35

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Thursday 26th June 10-15:00 
Machine Applique Technique - Rose Window 

Inspired by the beautiful craftsmanship of Medieval stained glass windows in churches this wall-hanging is created using 'stick and stitch' machine appliqué.

This class is a great way to learn a new skill or brush up on your machine applique technique.

Sewing machine required. Choose your own fabric or kits available.

£50

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3rd Wednesday of each month, March - October 10-13:00 
Village Sampler

Perfect for an improved beginner, this stunning quilt will show you different patchwork techniques. You will learn how to place colour, create log cabin and star blocks and create the beautiful applique centre. You will then move on to assembly, borders and quilting the sampler.

Sewing machine required. Bring your own fabric - get in touch for requirements list.

£35 per session payable one session in advance.

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Class Booking

Class Cancellations 

Here are the boring bits, if we need to cancel a class we will issue you with a full refund, or you may transfer your fee to an alternative class. If you cancel a stand alone class we will refund on the following basis:

• Over 21 days prior to the class a 75% refund
• 14 – 21 days prior to the class a 50% refund
• if less than 14 days prior to the class we regret that there will be no refund.