A Cushion or Quilt to Hug You

The emphasis for this class will be on simplicity and cosy comfort with some simple appliqué. Using recycled fabrics, like old cord or denim jeans, wool felted jumper, flannels plaids and checks, it could include simple bold appliqué like hearts and stars or possibly a simple stem appliqué border, then quilted with big bold stitches or machine quilted so that it is finished before too! long……………………
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Scrap bag or wide selection of washed cotton/ textured fabrics  according to students’ taste…. fat Q’s, plaids, checks, etc, work very well.
Button jar, decorative threads, such as cotton perlé, stranded embroidery thread, ribbon
Basic sewing kit, to include large needle for cotton perlé sewing threads, etc
Fabric and paper scissors, rotary cutting equipment, if available
Template material (plastic or card), bondaweb, cushion pad (if available)
Sewing machine in good working order with instruction book
Piece of fabric large enough for the back and wadding or you can use fleece which is cozy and cuts out the need for wadding, it is good to machine or hand quilt.
TO HELP US ALL SURVIVE AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE
PLEASE if you are unwell and/or presenting with Covid symptoms or coming from a household where
anyone has symptoms or a positive test you must not come to your class. You will not be penalised
and we will keep a credit for you to use another time.
All students will have their temperature taken before entry to the classroom and need to sign a form.
Sanitisers are to be used on entry to classroom, shop and café and are available on all tables.
Students are to bring their own cup.
You must bring all your own equipment as there will be no sharing of anything to avoid cross contamination.
QR code can be scanned on site for those with the NHS Track & Trace app.
Face masks or coverings must be worn at all times in the classroom. We do have face shields for £2.50.