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Free Motion Quilting courses

A quilt isn't finished until it's quilted; and we love all kinds of quilting at InStitches.  One of our very favourite ways of quilting is by dropping the feed-dogs and doing our own thing, using the needle and thread to doodle over the fabric surface. 
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We've been quilting this way for years but even so, we can still remember how daunting it can be when you first set out to free motion quilt (FMQ). ​So, to help you on your FMQ way we have put together two short courses - scroll down to read the details and decide which is best for you.
 

Free Motion Quilting: the basics

This is where you start, right at the beginning.  We'll go through all the steps on setting up for free motion quilting - from needle and thread choices to waddings and gloves. And then you will start sewing, step by step, pattern by pattern; growing in confidence and skill throughout the course.  At the end of the course we find students are always amazed when they look back at their first samples to see just how far they have come.  For us, as tutors, it is one of the most rewarding courses to teach.
Each session we will provide you with an inspirational range of patterns, which gradually build in complexity.  We have plenty of variations, so there's something for everyone; and of course it's always thrilling when a student develops a new pattern of their own.
The resulting ‘quilted sandwiches’ can be kept as a stitch reference library or we'll show you how to sew them all together  to make a small quilt.
It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or have been sewing for a while, this course is suitable all levels

Dates:
Wednesday 10th November, 8th & 15th December 2021  Stop Press! This course is now FULL OR
Wednesday 12th January,  16th February & 16th March 2022


Time:
Our classes run from 9.30am until 3.30pm    
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Cost: £190.
A £95 deposit will secure your place

​​Please note:
It is essential that you have, and bring, a sewing machine that is capable of lowering its feed dogs and being used for free motion quilting (some instruction manuals may refer to this as 'darning')

​We will provide the tea and coffee but you must bring a packed lunch!

Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Your place will be confirmed when we have received your booking form and guaranteed when we have received your deposit.  The final invoice and  a course requirements list will be emailed to you one month before the course starts.
 
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Free Motion Quilting: beyond the basics

You've learned how to free motion quilt, but now not sure how to use it in your quilt making?    Or perhaps you've spent all that time planning and making the quilt top but are then stumped on how to quilt it and frightened you'll 'spoil' it.  We know that feeling!
In the Beyond the basics, by creating small sampler pieces,  you will be guided through a series of decision making processes to use when planning the quilting . There will be the opportunity to try out different styles, learn a few more patterns and create originals to suit any quilt.
Hazel likes adding paint to a quilted surface to emphasise the quilting pattern.  In the final session you to will be able to have a go - you may find yourself surprised by the results!
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 To get the most out of this course you do need to be a competent free-motion-quilter as we will assume that you know the basics! It makes an excellent follow-on course from our FMQ - the basics course.

Please arrive at 9.15 am for a prompt 9.30am start and the day will end about 3.30pm.
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Dates: Wednesday 25th May, Wednesday 15th June and Tuesday 5th July 2022 (please note the change of day)

Cost: £190.
A £95 deposit will secure your place.

​​Please note:
It is essential that you have, and bring, a sewing machine that is capable of lowering its feed dogs and being used for free motion quilting (some instruction manuals may refer to this as 'darning')

​We will provide the tea and coffee but you must bring a packed lunch!

Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Your place will be confirmed when we have received your booking form and guaranteed when we have received your deposit. The final invoice and a course requirements list will be emailed to you one month before the course starts.

To see more FMQ pictures visit our Pinterest board
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