We are holding a Quilting Workshop on Wednesday 2nd August 2017. The event is free and participants will learn how to make paper patterns for 2” hexagonal piecing with a demonstration.

You will also learn to fussy cut scraps of fabric into 2½” square and secure them around the pre-cut paper patterns.

Quilting will be by hand, no machine is required and all materials will be provided. There will also be a demonstration on making binding, if time permits.

 

Traditional Patchwork Quilting Workshop

Wednesday 2nd August 2017 (10.30 AM – 3.30 PM)

ADMISSION IS FREE

BOOKING IS REQUIRED ~ Places limited

Call 098-49888/Email ballycroyvisitorcentre@ahg.gov.ie

 

All materials will be provided.

An ability to sew is necessary.

All work will be hand sewn there will be no machine sewing.

We will be making a small item so that many aspects of this type of quilt making will be covered, although this design could be made into a bedspread. The workshop will consist of paper quilting, how to prepare materials, how to build the quilt, secure the quilt, quilt the quilt and bind the quilt.