Punch Needle Made Easy: A Folk-Inspired Design
Dawn Heese offers, in this beginner-friendly workshop, an introduction to punch needle embroidery using Valdani hand-dyed floss to create a charming, folk-inspired design. Participants learn the fundamentals of the technique, including proper tool use, stitch consistency, and finishing methods. While the piece will not be completed during the class, the fast and rewarding nature of […]
Wool Appliqué: Texture, Color & Stitching Magic
Sherri Noel offers an introduction to the relaxing and tactile world of wool appliqué in this beginner-friendly workshop. Ideal for those curious about working with wool, its soft texture and vibrant colors make it forgiving and enjoyable to stitch. During the session, participants focus on fundamental techniques, following a step-by-step process for preparing and securing […]
Sovereignty Quilt + Mixing Prints
The Sovereignty quilt is a modern reinterpretation of the antique Mohawk Trail block, combining gentle curves, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP), and accessible construction methods. In this workshop, Tara teaches students how to pair FPP with easy curved piecing to achieve accurate, striking results while building confidence in both techniques. This workshop also includes her Mixing […]
Organza Magic: Straight-Line Patchwork (No Thread, No Needle)
Jongkyeong Lee introduces, during this workshop, her signature Organza Magic technique, created without thread, needle, or sewing machine. Building on traditional patchwork concepts, participants use only a soldering iron to precisely cut and fuse layers of organza, forming clean and structured compositions. As there is no stitching involved, seam allowances are less than 0.1 mm, […]
Organza Magic: Curved Piecing & Advanced Techniques (No Thread, No Needle)
Jongkyeong Lee offers an exploration of the next level of her signature Organza Magic technique, created without thread, needle, or sewing machine. Using only a soldering iron, participants cut and fuse layered organza to create precise, seamless compositions. With seam allowances under 0.1 mm, the finished piece is fully reversible and viewable from both sides. […]
Enhance with embossed metal accents
Léna Meszaros offers, in this workshop, the creation of a small textile art piece by exploring various techniques using embossing metal sheets in aluminum and copper. Participants experiment with drawing patterns using a ballpoint pen, folding, perforating, painting with acrylic and glass paints, sanding, and cutting with a precision cutter. Different arrangements are studied to […]
Reverse appliqué, made easy
Cécile Denis offers the creation of a block featuring four tulips with their leaves using reverse appliqué. Participants learn to make smooth and invisible appliqué stitches while working with different fabrics to achieve a harmonious visual result with well-defined points.
Let’s explore traditional-modern patchwork
Katell Renon introduces the use of the rotary cutter, along with its ruler and cutting mat, enabling participants to easily access a wide range of traditional and contemporary patchwork techniques. All sewing is done using sewing machines provided on site.
Discover saeksilnubi, a traditional Korean art form characterised by volume and geometry
Maryse Allard offers an introduction to saeksilnubi, a traditional Korean textile art combining color, volume, and geometry. This simple and almost meditative technique allows participants to create a graphic and colorful piece that can be adapted into a pouch, a small bag, or a bojagi.
I’m upcycling my clothes! Upcycling
Cosabeth Parriaud offers an introduction to recycling and upcycling clothing in order to give garments a second life. Participants learn how to hide a hole or stain using appliqué, or enhance worn clothing by adding fabrics and embroidery, transforming and beautifying their pieces. This approach also contributes to reducing waste and combating fast fashion. Several […]