You need to bring 0.75m of a high percentage of cotton fabric for the cushion cover itself (background to your design). I would recommend a 100% cotton in a plain colour that compliments your other bits of fabric (or clashes if you are felling outlandish).
You also need to bring small amounts of cotton fabric for your design – fat quarters are ideal for this but fabric stash scraps are great too! How many is really up to you. We have some little bits if you are missing something and are always happy to do swapsies!
Please note polycottons are not ideal for this workshop as they tend to be thinner and therefore show through the fabric behind, and depending on quality may struggle with the heat of the iron required during the appliqué process.
We will provide your cushion inner, stabiliser, bondaweb, transfer equipment, designs, black thread (plus other colours but please bring you own if you are after something specific) and fabric for a sample piece.
Glasses are a must if you wear them, and we recommend a good nights sleep before you come as this is quite a long workshop to get your cushion finished before you leave! Occasionally we may run over a little if you have picked a complex design.
Rosie (verified owner) –
Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, trying a new skill that took me a little out of the comfort zone! Just let the sewing machine dance over the fabrics and you will be amazed at what you can create! A cushion at the end of the day that has made a special addition to a room. Certainly impressed my granddaughter when she visited. Karen very supportive and encouraging throughout. Even went home to check I had the right foot on my sewing machine to play some more!
Bev (verified owner) –
Fantastic day. Loved it . Will be back again. Thanks
Isabel (verified owner) –
Great day with Karen. Learnt loads about Free Machine Embroidery: the techniques needed but mostly, how to ‘let go’! I feel confident enough to create some more single handedly.
Sheila Curzon (verified owner) –
Brilliant workshop. I have learnt a fantastic new technique – free machine embroidery. Thank you.
Lucy (verified owner) –
Had a brilliant day, have wanted to go freestyle for ages but not had the confidence, so was lovely to be shown how to do it properly, as well as always Karen’s words of wiadom on mistakes to avoid
Mags (verified owner) –
What a fabulous day with wonderful results. Four like minded ladies with one expert tutor. A thoroughly enjoyable day. Thank you Karen.