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Cover Strip Quilt Using Quilt As You Go Quilt Method with Mandy

19th February @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

£45

Learn to make a Cover Strip Quilt using Quilt as You Go Method to create: a cushion, table runner, wall hanging or quilt with Mandy.  Finished size of each block of four that creates the star is approx 50cm square

Requirements:  * indicates available from Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts (please pre-order any items you require)

* Random Strips in 1″, 1.5″, 2″ & 2.5″ (these could be cut from a *jelly roll if you’ve got one)
* 10″ backing squares can be same fabric or different (a *layer cake is ideal)
* 9″ batting squares low loft
* Fabric for kite shape – can be same or coordinating.  Not too pale as if white or very pale can show wadding in seams
* Fabric for cover strips & binding (which cover the joins on the back) to match backing squares or contrast: for a cushion approx a long 1/4, for a wall hanging (1m x 1m) or table runner approx 75cm
* if you’re making a cushion you will need backing.
* Thread for piecing
* Contrast thread for quilting
* Glue pen
* Basting Spray
Masking/painters tape
10″ square cardboard or * template plastic
Sewing machine
1/4″ foot for your machine
Open toe foot or walking foot
Edge stitching foot – useful
* 1″ bias maker – useful
* Wash away marker pen
* Rotary cutter & small mat and ruler (we have some in the workshop but you may want to bring your own)

You may like to prepare some of the following prior to the class:
Cut-out 10″ backing squares or you can use a layer cake
Cut out 9″ batting squares
Choose and cut out your fabric strips in different widths

TO BOOK CALL 01872-870478

Shop address: Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts, Barras Moor, Perranarworthal, near Truro, TR3 7PE

The class runs from 10 – 4 so you can arrive from 9.45am.
Please bring a mug with you for your hot drinks.
Lunch – you can either bring a packed lunch or we can order a takeaway or book a table for you at the Olive Grove when you arrive.
Parking – there is free parking on site.  Please use the small car park behind our main shop if possible, otherwise the overflow car park accessed to the left through the main car park.

Cancelling a workshop
If you need to cancel a workshop, please contact us as soon as possible. It is possible that we may be able to fill your place from a reserve list. Course fees are only refundable if your place can be resold, & a £5 administration fee will be charged.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us 01872-870478

Details

Date:
19th February
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
£45
Event Category:
Website:
www.coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk

Venue

Coast and Country
FAO. Mrs Sally Snapes Coast and Country Crafts & Quilts Cornish Garden Nurseries Barras Moor Farm Perranarworthal TRURO Cornwall TR3 7PE
Cornwall, Cornwall TR3 7PE United Kingdom
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Phone
01872-870478
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Booking a workshop
As our classes are popular and fill up quickly, we operate a ‘first come, first served’ policy with a small reserve list in case of cancellations.  Bookings can be made by telephone or by calling into the shop. Full payment for classes and kits must be made at the time of booking, so if you book by phone, please have details of your credit or debit card ready. If you join one of our Block of the Month groups, we request that all classes are paid for whether you attend or not, as we still have the tutors & rent to pay. We also accept cheques by post.  Our phone number is 01872-870478, opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm.

Cancelling a workshop
If you need to cancel a workshop, please contact us as soon as possible. It is possible that we may be able to fill your place from the reserve list. Course fees are only refundable if your place can be resold, & a £5 administration fee will be charged.