Fabric Piecing / Patchwork / Appliqué

🌟 Discover the timeless beauty of the Dresden Plate quilt block while learning patchwork, fabric piecing, and appliqué techniques in this creative two-part sewing course.

🧵 Skill Level: Confident Beginners
⏰ Duration: 2 × 3 hour sessions

About this Lesson

The Dresden Plate is a beautiful and much-loved quilt design dating back to the 1920s and 1930s — and it’s still just as popular today.

In this relaxing and creative course, you’ll learn how to construct your own Dresden Plate block before transforming it into a finished project of your choice.

Session 1 – Making the Dresden Plate

You will learn:

• how to cut and piece Dresden Plate sections
• how to accurately join curved and pointed shapes
• tips for neat patchwork and pressing
• fabric placement and colour choices

Session 2 – Creating Your Finished Project

You can then use your Dresden Plate design to make:

• a cushion
• placemat
• tote bag
• or another decorative project

🧵 A wonderful lesson for both beginners wanting to explore patchwork and experienced sewists looking to enjoy a traditional quilting technique.

As part of the lesson, you will be able to choose fabric for your project from our shop — included in the course price.

What do you need to bring?

Just bring:

• 😊 A good mood
• 🧵 Patience and enthusiasm
• ✨ Creativity and imagination

We will provide everything else.

What we provide

We provide:

• fabric and wadding
• sewing machines and sewing tools
• cutting equipment and threads
• tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, and refreshments ☕🍪

All materials, tools, and sewing machines are included.

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