LEARN TO QUILT
with
CONFIDENCE & CREATIVITY

A relaxed, hands-on introduction to longarm quilting.

Curious about longarm quilting? This fun and creative experience day is perfect for anyone who simply wants to try it out - no pressure, no prior experience needed.

Spend the day exploring this fascinating craft in a welcoming studio environment. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll enjoy learning the basics and creating a sample piece to take home as a memento of your day.

What's Included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea & coffee throughout

• Small group, friendly setting

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Add up to 2 friends for £50 each (max 3 people total)

Give the gift of creativity!
Whether it's for a birthday, a celebration, or simply to say “I saw this and thought of you,” gift vouchers offer a unique experience for any quilting enthusiast.

Vouchers can be redeemed against any of the in-person workshops or one-to-one longarm tuition - making them the perfect flexible gift for beginners or seasoned quilters alike.

Voucher Details:

• Available in denominations of £50, £100, £250, or custom amounts

• Valid for 12 months from date of purchase

• Redeemable against any class or workshop listed on the site

Are you curious about longarm quilting?

Whether you’re thinking about purchasing or renting a machine or simply want to learn more this hands-on session is perfect for creative beginners and quilting enthusiasts alike.

In this class, you’ll discover the joys of both free-motion quilting and pantograph quilting, gaining practical experience in a friendly, supportive environment.

What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Work from the front of the machine and discover a variety of essential freehand meanders and background filler designs.

This practical session will help you build your skills and confidence while creating a beautiful sampler of 12 designs to take home.

Choose from a wide selection of patterns and enjoy personalised guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.

What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

In this 6-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to properly set up and work with pantographs from the back of the quilting frame.
You’ll be guided step-by-step on rolling on and accurately repositioning pantographs for seamless repeat rows.
Plus, discover how to select, size, and stitch out pantograph designs to achieve the best possible results on your quilts.

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Please note: This workshop is designed specifically for the Bernina Q24 Frame longarm system and is not suitable for the Bernina Q20 Sit-Down longarm.

Take your basic stipple meander to the next level in this hands-on workshop designed for intermediate quilters.
You’ll explore a variety of freehand meanders perfect for filling blocks, borders, sashing, and cornerstones -building your portfolio of beautiful quilting designs.

Enjoy a full day of creativity in a supportive environment, with plenty of time to practice and perfect new patterns.

 What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Designed specifically for users of the IntelliQuilter Quilting Tablet, this 6-hour workshop will guide you through creating and editing pantographs all using your tablet.

This practical, hands-on class uses the IntelliQuilter system attached to a Bernina Q24 longarm machine.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a working sample to take home, showcasing your new computerized quilting skills.

What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Designed specifically for users of the IntelliQuilter Quilting Tablet, this 6-hour workshop will guide you through creating and editing custom motifs for blocks and borders.

This practical, hands-on class uses the IntelliQuilter system attached to a Bernina Q24 longarm machine.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a working sample to take home, showcasing your new skills.

What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Designed specifically for users of the IntelliQuilter Quilting Tablet, this 6-hour workshop will guide you through the advanced features of your tablet.

You will explore features like clipping blocks, no-sew zones, line patterns, and computer art to enhance your quilting designs.

This practical, hands-on class uses the IntelliQuilter system attached to a Bernina Q24 longarm machine.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a working sample to take home, showcasing your new skills.

What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

In this full-day workshop, you’ll explore the art of freehand quilting a variety of feather designs — perfect for edge-to-edge quilting, borders, or blocks.
You’ll experience both traditional and longarm feather styles, learning how to add variety and interest to basic feather patterns and elevate your quilting to the next level.

This class is ideal for quilters who are confident with their quilting machine and ready to expand their freehand skills. 

 What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

Think outside the box and discover exciting new ways to use your quilting machine!
In this playful, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore making fantasy fabrics, quilt-as-you-go piecing, clothing projects, leatherwork, and more.

You’ll experiment with a variety of unique materials — including water-soluble and other non-woven textiles — and create a couple of useful items to take home.

By the end of this 6-hour creative playday, you’ll see your longarm quilting machine in a whole new light!

  What’s included:

• All materials provided

• Light lunch, tea and coffee throughout

• Time: 10am – 4pm (6 hours)

• Fee: £350 (includes 1 person)

• Optional: Bring a friend Add a second student for just £50 more (max 2 students)

A 60-minute talk on the philosophy and process of quilt judging

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at quilt competitions?
In this insightful talk, Tracey shares her journey to becoming a qualified quilt judge — a process that takes a minimum of two years and extensive training. Drawing on over a decade of experience judging at UK, European, and international shows, she’ll explain the philosophy of judging, what a typical judging day looks like, and share expert tips on how to make your quilts competition-ready.

Ideal for quilt groups, WI, and craft associations, this engaging session is delivered via Zoom and lasts 60 minutes.

• Time: 60 Minutes

• Fee: £200