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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

A Christmas theme free motion embroidery workshop - drawing on the sewing machine to create Christmas themed appliqué designs.

Want to sew your own clothes, or simply want to get to grips with that sewing machine that’s gathering dust in the corner? Join us fortnightly on Wednesday mornings and lose yourself in sewing. It’s all very relaxed and informal; we have large cutting tables for your pattern cutting and will help guide you through how to get the best out of your machine, whilst making something beautiful to take home. Bring your own machine, or if you’ve not invested in a machine yet use one of ours. Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment.

Make your own Christmas Stocking using woven fabrics and a sewing machine.

A short online course led by NICKY SIMPSON, learning how to be creative using Bondaweb.

Come and join Janine at Stitching Kitchen for a weekend learning how to make a log cabin quilt. This workshop will take place over two full Saturdays. It is suitable for total novices, taking you through everything you need to know to build confidence in quilt-making. If you are a more experienced quilter, you will enjoy learning a new technique that has so many creative possiblities, and you can benefit from Janine’s years of experience to pick up tips and tricks for a professional, polished quilt. Log cabin quilting gets its name from the layout of the pieces - log-shaped strips built up around a central square, or ‘hearth’. It's a great quilt for getting through your scraps. Or, you can use precut 2 ½-inch strips, like Jelly Rolls, which make the process easier and just as enjoyable. Log cabin quilting is really versatile because the fabric choices, layouts and positioning can be used to make such a huge range of patterns. Your tutor Janine also holds monthly long-arm clinics at Stitching Kitchen that you'd be welcome to drop into if you'd like any further pointers, or would like to outsource the quilt finishing to her! What you will learn/achieve Skills in measuring, cutting and sewing this traditional block. How to create a huge range of patterns with your fabric choices, layouts and positioning. If you’re not yet comfortable with a rotary cutter and ruler, you can use precut 2 ½-inch strips, like Jelly Rolls, which make the process easier and just as enjoyable. The quilt size is flexible and can be adjusted based on your experience/speed. What's included Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class (maximum of 6). Written instructions that you can take away and refer back to at home. Use of all the tools you will need during the workshop. Use of the Pfaff sewing machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.  Tea and cake. What to bring Fabrics to make your log cabin blocks. We will send you a materials list, but just give us a call or drop in to the studio if you would like further advice, and we can also make suggestions about where to purchase quilting fabric. This is a great quilt for getting through your scraps, or sewing with a jelly roll! Stitching Kitchen has thread available to purchase. You won’t need to bring anything else and you can leave your sewing machine at home. Stitching Kitchen is fully equipped with Pfaff sewing machines and all the quilting tools and sewing kit for use during the workshop. Stitching Kitchen also stocks a full range of haberdashery, batting and quilting tools if you discover anything you would like to purchase to use at home. Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.  About your tutor Your tutor is Janine from TheFatQuarter Quilting https://thefatquarter.co.uk Having dabbled at patchwork and quilting when her children were babies, Janine moved on to develop a love for learning everything patchwork and quilting. In recent years she has owned a patchwork and quilting shop, living and breathing patchwork each day. Nowadays Janine is a professional Longarm Quilter and Patchwork Tutor with a love for sharing her wealth of experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Crochet: Sewing Craft will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Crochet: Sewing Craft will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Crochet: Sewing Craft incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and essential knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Crochet: Sewing Craft will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the Crochet: Sewing Craft, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. This Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Crochet for Beginners Course 02: Sewing Course 03: Sewing Patterns Training Course 04: Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging Certificate Course 05: Fashion Store Assistant Training Course 06: Marketing Fundamentals Course 07: Social Media Strategy for Business Course 08: Visual Merchandising Course 09: Product Photography Course 10: Workplace Safety Course Course 11: First Aid Training As one of the top course providers in the UK, we're committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. Our industry experts have designed the Crochet: Sewing Craft to empower you to learn all at once with accuracy. You can take the course at your own pace - anytime, from anywhere. So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Crochet: Sewing Craft: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of the Bundle Course 01: Crochet for Beginners Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Equipment for Crochet Module 3: Know Your Yarn Module 4: Basic Crochet Stitches Module 5: Advance Crochet Stitches Module 6: Beginner Patterns Module 7: Crochet Techniques Module 8: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 1) Module 9: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 2) Course 02: Sewing Module 01: Knowing Your Sewing Machine Module 02: Types of Sewing Machine Module 03: Sewing Supplies and Products Module 04: Threads Module 05: Fabric Basics and Common Stitches Module 06: Working with Patterns Module 07: Cutting, Marking and Getting Ready to Sew And Much More..... Course 03: Sewing Patterns Training Introduction Finding and Buying Patterns Unpacking the Envelope The Instructions Sheet The Tissue Paper Pattern Assembling and Reading PDF Patterns Unpacking and Reading Vintage Patterns Before You Cut a Size or View Final Project And Much More..... Course 04: Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging Certificate Module 01: Blogging 101 Module 02: Starting Out and Setting Up Module 03: Content Creation Module 04: Photography and Imagery Module 05: Staying Social Module 06: Networking and Events Module 07: Working with Brands Module 08: Monetising Your Blog Module 09: Building a Brand Module 10: Growing as a Blogger Module 11: The Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger Roundup Course 05: Fashion Store Assistant Training Module 01: Profession of a Personal Shopper Module 02: Planning Advice Module 03: Fashion and Trends Module 04: Communication and Protocol Module 05: Career Guidance Module 06: Understanding Consumer Behaviour Module 07: How to Make Your Shop a Magnet to Customers Course 06: Marketing Fundamentals Module 01: Introduction to Marketing Fundamentals Module 02: Definitions of Marketing Module 03: Traditional vs Contemporary Marketing Module 04: Marketing Management Orientations Module 05: Understand your Customers Module 06: Segmentation Course 07: Social Media Strategy for Business Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Importance of Social Media Marketing for Business Section 3: Creating a Social Media Strategy Course 08: Visual Merchandising Module 01: Introduction to Visual Merchandising Module 02: Store Layouts Module 03: Exterior Design Module 04: In-Store Design Module 05: Mannequins in Visual Merchandising Module 06: Display Fixtures Module 07: The Role of a Visual Merchandiser Module 08: Challenges of Modern Visual Merchandising Course 09: Product Photography Section 01: Photography 101 -Your Simple Outline! Section 02: Learning to shoot in Manual Mode Section 03: The 'Pre-Production' Phase Section 04: The Background Section 05: Lighting & Love Section 06: The Actual Photoshoot! Section 07: Post-Production Phase Section 08: The Final Word Course 10: Workplace Safety Course Module 01 : Health and Safety at Work and the Laws Module 02 : Managing for Health and Safety Module 03 : Risk Assessment and Common Risks Module 04 : Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Module 05 : Accidents and Ill Health at Work Module 06 : Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety Module 07 : Safety in Different Work Settings Module 08 : Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control Module 09 : Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work Course 11: First Aid Training Introduction to Workplace First Aid Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid Incident Management at Work Primary Survey Secondary Survey Basic First-Aid Techniques Dealing with Minor Injuries at the Workplace Secondary Illness Loss of Responsiveness and CPR Secondary Illness Breathing Problems Secondary Illnesses and Injuries Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations Call for an Emergency CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in thisbundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Crochet: Sewing Craft is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various expertise will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

A short online introductory course to free hand machine embroidery with Nicky Simpson

One to One Tuition in Patchwork and Quilting in your own home.

Spend a day at Stitching Kitchen creating a sun dress with expert tuition from Emma Smith.