What we will be doing at Sally's Sewing Box Workshops....
Workshops
Knitting with Jane is our knitting group. Meeting about monthly on Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 12:30. Refreshments provided, £5.00. The next get together will be Saturday 16th November and for the last time this year on Saturday 21st December. Ideal for beginners.
The Sewing Bee runs at the shop from 7:00 to 9:30 every Thursday. Come and spend a few hours with fellow crafters. £5.00 for the session. Hope to see you soon.
Wednesday 30th October - Japanese Folded Patchwork
Have a go at the art of Japanese folded fabric. Can be made into bags, cushions, hangings etc.. All materials provided. 10:00 to 12:00 - £25.00
Saturday 2nd November - Table Runner
A festive runner to adorn your Christmas table. We are showing a penguin runner but it could be Santas or christmas trees or whatever you want Will involve paper piecing and applique work. Saturday workshop running 10:00 to 4:00 - £50.00
Tuesday 12th November - Dry Wool Felting
Christmas bottle toppers. A two hour class running 10:00 to 12:00. Cost is £25.00 with all materials provided.
Tuesday 19th November - Decorative Christmas Tree
Made with odds and ends from your stash and sewn on your machine. A good workshop to play with and get to know your sewing machine better. Class runs 10:00 to 1:00 and costs £25.00.
Saturday 23rd November - Dry Wool Felting
Robins, doves and Christmas characters. A Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. £55.00 for the workshop with all materials provided.
Saturday 30th November - Christmas Tree Decoration Day
Split into 2 sessions. Make a fabric Christmas tree in the morning session 10:00 to 12:00 and/or make Christmas tree decorations in the afternoon session 1:00 to 3:00. All materials will be provided. £25.00 for a session or £50.00 for the whole day.
Tuesday 3rd December - Dry Wool Felting
Gingerbread or holly garland. We will make our own felt and use it to create the garland. This can then be embellished as much or as little as you wish. A Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. £55.00 for the workshop with all materials provided.
Happy New Year 2020
Wednesday 15th January - 10 Week Sampler Quilt
A great course for beginners to get a taste of a range of quilting techniques. The course will cover applique, paper piecing, patchwork and quilting techniques. Sessions will run from 10:00 to 12:00. £140.00 for the course.
Fridays 17th & 24th January - Felted Evening Bag
A great course for beginners to get a taste of a range of quilting techniques. The course will cover applique, paper piecing, patchwork and quilting techniques. Sessions will run from 10:00 to 12:00. £140.00 for the course.
Saturday 25th January - Get To Know Your Sewing Machine
This course is to show you how to use your sewing machine. The class will cover button holes, putting in a zip as well as maintaining your machine. In the afternoon you will make a tote bag - all materials provided. This will be a Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. Cost £50.00.
Saturday 22nd February - Bucket Bag
Make a wonderful quilted bag. This workshop can be for sewing beginners or those who want to get the flavour of quilting. Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. Cost £50.00.
Saturday 21st March - Easter Baskets - For Beginners
Make a pretty pair of Easter bags that you can fill with Easter gifts. They will make lovely presents. This will be a Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. Cost £50.00.
Saturday 25th April - Sashiko
Have a go at this very old form of Japanese embroidery. All materials will be provided. Enjoy a brief two hour session from 10:00 to 12:00. Cost £25.00
Wednesdays 6th, 13th & 20th May - Trapunto & Italian Quilting
Three different quilting techniques, Italian quilting, Trapunto Boutis and Machine Trapunto - go on, have a go! Running over 3 morning sessions 10:00 to 12:00. Cost 60.00.
Italian Quilting is quilting with wool.
Trapunto Boutis is to stuff from behind to make a 3D effect.
Machine Trapunto makes a great finish and provides another use for your sewing machine.
Saturday 20th June - Embroidered Quilted Bag
A handy tote bag with decorative embroidery. Suitable for adventurous beginners. This will be a Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. Cost £50.00.
Saturday 4th July - Tooly Bag
A very useful bag / holder that can stand on your worktop and that will hold many of your sewing notions. Simply folds up so you can take it wherever it is needed. Saturday workshop running from 10:00 to 4:00. Cost £50.00.
Call in to the shop and see Sally for more details or call her on 01844 345753