You will cover the essential steps for quilt making by hand, beginning with planning the composition and what elements to include.
• Dig into Eilidh’s personal fabric stash, pile of reused textiles or bring some special fabrics of your own to work with.
• Create your quilt top using hand stitches piecing or appliqué.
• Learn how we can create quilts using exclusively reused fabrics
• Learn how to stitch your layers together to create stability, texture and interest.
• Learn how to bind and finish your quilt so it is ready to hang or use.
About the instructor
Eilidh Weir is a multidisciplinary artist and mending enthusiast. She has a strong DIY ethic, always collecting materials and learning techniques of making.. Everything that passes through their home is fair game for repairing, you’ll struggle to find a sock that hasn’t been patched or darned.
Eilidh runs a variety of workshops and is committed to sharing practical skills that resist consumer culture and strives to reduce waste across all aspects of life and work.
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