124 Needlework courses

Join Stephie from Hoop & Fred for this beginner's Embroidery workshop at the lovely Krafthaus Studio & Store in Sale, and stitch up your own hoop of Manchester's beautiful Central Library!

Would you love to learn how to make beautiful quilts and home decor but weren't sure where to start? Can you sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine? If the answer is 'yes' to any of the above, then this beginner workshop is for you! In this beginner-friendly sewing workshop, you'll learn from a how to use the sewing machine to create your own Patchwork Quilted Cushion You will sew 5-inch squares together to form a pieced cushion front in a layout of your choosing. You will learn how to piece (baste) the 3 layers together, patchwork top, wadding layer and backing, then quilt all three layers together to make your cushion front. You will finish by making an envelope-style back to complete your cushion Don't worry if you've never tried quilting or patchwork before, as you'll have all the help and support you need , along with plenty of tea, coffee and cake to keep you going. You'll leave the class with your gorgeous cushion cover, along with all the skills you've learned during this fun and friendly sewing workshop. All materials and equipment will be provided and you will go home with a finished 42x42cm patchwork and quilted cushion. A 42x42cm cushion insert will be needed for your finished cover. You can bring this with you to the class if you wish.  Plenty of tea and coffee will be served throughout the workshop along with freshly baked cake. We won't have a formal lunch break but please feel free to bring a packed lunch which you can keep in our fridge

Take a one day or weekend Masterclass with Internationally renowned quilt artist Bethan Ash at Queen Street Gallery studio.

Create a simple needle felt picture on a Spring theme. A snowdrop, tulip or daffodil flower, an Easter egg  or a duckling design. Images are created on a 10cm embroidery hoop.

Learn the art of silk shading from home

Learn to Macrame - for beginners, learn the knots you need to make a table placemat.

Customise your own reusable gift bag with this festive embroidery workshop from Hoop & Fred.

Learn how to quilt.

A FREE consultation with no obligation to buy from Janine from Fat Quarter Quilting

A festive Dorset button workshop with Danielle. Make a sparkly snowflake or Christmas tree. Tea and cake included in the price.