Workshops

Foundation Workshops

Foundation Workshops run at our Pinhole Quilting Showroom and are usually included as part of the purchase of your Handi Quilter machine. We understand how important it is that we don't just sell "boxes", but instead provide a solid foundation in the new skills, techniques and tips that will set you up for maximum enjoyment of your new hobby or business.

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Quilt Your Own Quilt

Do you want to try out Longarm Quilting, but don't have a longarm?​

Pinhole Quilting invite you to come and quilt your own quilt at our showroom near Pershore, Worcestershire.
Spend a day quilting one of your quilts using a Handi Quilter Longarm, movable or stationary machine.
 

Stand up moveable longarm machine will be learning how to use a pantograph and laser light to quilt from the back.

Sit down stationary machines will learn the free motion technique.

Sole use of one of the machines, full training, thread and lunch is provided.

Click on the date to book.

Zoom Talk with Jo Avery

Quilter and author Jo Avery will be talking about machine quilting on both domestic and longarm machines. She is now a Moxie mentor and quilts using her Moxie XL to add texture and colour to her quilts.

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Includes Q&A session at the end.

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Rulers and Fills Workshop

Moving onto the "fun stuff"!

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Build on your foundation skills!

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Playing with threads, rulers, basic feather designs and fill designs and techniques are covered in this hands on practical full-day workshop at the Pinhole Quilting showroom. 

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Why not combine it with your Foundation Workshop the day before?​​

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POSTPONED - Schmetz Zoom Presentation with Rhonda Pierce

Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down about how this little piece of steel can solve some BIG problems, including broken threads, skipped stitches, and puckered fabrics. Your sewing machine is an investment and protection begins by using the best needle. Sew SCHMETZ!

Paint and Stitch

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A relaxed workshop where Carolyn James will show you how to use fabric paints and free-motion “scribble stitch” to create a simple picture of abstract flowers.

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You don’t need to know how to draw or even how to stitch in a straight line! 

Try Before You Buy with Stuart Hillard

Introduction to Longarm Quilting

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Be inspired!

Stuart will be talking about some of his latest projects - fabrics, design and quilting inspo! Learn how Stuart uses his Amara with computerised Pro-Stitcher to finish more quilts​​​.​​​

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Find out how a longarm helps you finish more quilts and makes it fun too.

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If you are curious to find out more and have a go, then this is the perfect taster session for you.​​​​​

Feathers and Thread Play Workshop

Spend half a day discovering the techniques of creating feathers on your longarm and then half a day playing with different types of threads. Through engaging drawing sessions, you'll learn a variety of fills and techniques, then put your newfound knowledge into practice on a specially designed panel. 

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Landscape Collage Workshop

This is a fun, relaxed and enjoyable workshop with Carolyn James and Liz Holpin.

You will be creating a landscape quilt wall hanging.

Carolyn will teach a step-by-step workshop and each student is provided with a full kit of fabrics, textiles, yarn and embellishments.