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Techniques used:
• Freehand embroidery with a sewing machine – straight stitch
• Mixed media techniques: Inktense pencils, fiber pens, fabric paints, hot stamping foils

Course description:
Painting with a sewing machine, sewing painting, or freehand embroidery – these are the terms used to describe this fascinating technique. Combined with paints, pens, and hot stamping foils, there are countless possibilities for textile surface design. We will learn the basics and some mixed media techniques and embroider two great motifs. After the course, you will be able to create more complex patterns on your own. Attend the follow-up course on Saturday or Sunday and create a real work of art!

Required materials:
For a fee of €7, payable in cash during the course, you will receive the templates, 30 x 90 cm embroidery backing, Dacron batting, and you can use Inktense pens, fiber pens, fabric paints, hot stamping foils, and yarns as needed.

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Confidence is the key to success—especially when it comes to longarm quilting! And the best way to gain that confidence is to enjoy learning. Gina Perkes will guide you step by step and share lots of valuable tips so that you are well prepared to embark on your new creative adventure. You will learn playful freehand exercises that will help you develop fluid movements for free-motion quilting. You will also learn how to mirror patterns and quilt shapes with ease. You will discover how much fun it is to work at the front of the machine—and what advantages this brings. In addition to beautiful, simple designs, you will also learn everything you need to know about setting up the machine, troubleshooting minor problems, tips on thread, thread tension, and much more.

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No more fear of grids and fill patterns—straight lines can become your best friends! Learn how to use grids for ruler work as well as a guide for perfectly placed freehand designs. In this course, you will gain confidence in creating beautiful cross-hatching and creative variations—without much effort and with minimal tools. You will learn how to use temporarily marked grids as practical aids to create precise and even freehand patterns. Together we will explore a variety of unique fill patterns – and you will learn how to bring harmony and control to your work.

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Explore the art of improvisation as you dive into the world of denim patchwork. Forget the rules, this workshop is all about letting your creativity flow freely as you stitch curves, triangles etc. and create unique patterns on your own terms. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just getting started, you'll learn contemporary sewing techniques that push the boundaries of traditional denim crafting. We will create a cross body bag with an adjustable strap.

Techniques: contemporary machine sewing, improvisational sewing

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Have you always wanted to sew an improvised curve, but haven't found the courage yet? Have you tried it before, but your fabric no longer lies flat afterwards? In this course, you will learn techniques and approaches for sewing your desired curves perfectly.

We will also address the following questions: How do I choose colors and fabric designs for an impressive quilt? How do I choose a color scheme that is pleasing to the eye? What is tone value and how does it help me make convincing color and fabric choices?

We will not complete a project in this course, but if you are interested, you can use what you have learned to complete your project at home. So feel free to bring along some “practice materials” if you just want to learn the technique.

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In this workshop, we will explore improvised curves using my quilt Perfectly Imperfect as an example. As a course instructor, I have noticed that many quilters are afraid of “THE curve” and don't even try to sew a curve. Or, if they have tried it once, they don't do it again because the curve didn't turn out as perfect as they are used to or would have liked. In this course, we will approach curves from an improvised perspective. You will learn how to join these “imperfect” curves, you will get practice, and later—if you want—you may even be able to sew a ‘perfect’ curve, simply because it was fun to sew and practice these “imperfect” ones. This course is suitable for all patchworkers who already have some sewing experience.

If you are an experienced curve sewer, you will learn my technique for approaching improvised curves without the use of templates. It will be a lot of fun and I really hope you can join us!

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In this workshop, we will create a decorative textile artwork sized 20 × 20 cm featuring “Little Houses”. It can be sewn by machine or by hand.

All materials are provided in a set (€20). However, you are also welcome to bring your own materials if you wish.

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We crochet a modern crochet basket in Jasmin pattern made of thick cotton yarn.

- Material: thick cotton cord for a round crochet basket; Large selection of colors, can be selected on site
- Level: The crochet course is also suitable for beginners.

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Do you love original fabric designs and are looking for a unique way to showcase them?
In this course, we will design a frame for your favorite fabric using the English paper piecing technique. This way, you can look forward to each new fabric series and no longer have to rely on the design ideas of the manufacturers of the paper pieces used in English paper piecing. We simply create our own shapes to match our favorite fabric. We also dare to use curved elements, so that our block becomes something truly special.

Since each fabric motif in the center of the block has its own size, we will first design the corresponding shapes on paper using a compass and ruler. I will bring worksheets with me that you can adapt to your own ideas. My course examples show that the shapes can be very individual and yet still simple. We will then learn how to make useful tools for motif cutting/fussy cutting. This is followed by the exciting phase of selecting and cutting the fabrics for the frame of the main motif. Now everything is ready for the meditative phase of hand sewing. Blocks designed in this way can later be used as wall hangings, elements of a quilt, or the front of a cushion or bag. No prior knowledge of English paper piecing is necessary. Participants in my previous courses, “Enchanting Ornaments with the English Paper Method” or “Fabric Treasures Set in Scene with English Paper Piecing,” can apply what they have learned in this course and now expand on the aspect of individual design of the round shapes of the papers and learn the hand sewing stitches suitable for this technique. This makes the course an enrichment for advanced learners and fans of English paper piecing with straight edges.

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A Creative Workshop for Everyone Who Wants to Weave Their Own Stories into Fabric Using Needle, Thread, and Handwriting

In this course, your personal handwriting becomes the foundation of your design, and embroidery thread turns into a storytelling element. Through playful doodles, expressive lettering, and charming stitched details, you'll create a one-of-a-kind textile artwork—full of imagination, emotion, and your unique touch.

No prior experience is needed—just a love for colors, shapes, and whimsical design. Let yourself be inspired, experiment with writing tools and embroidery stitches, and craft your own textile illustrations.

All necessary materials will be provided and are included in the price of 25€

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The word „Mandala“ originates in the Sanskrit language and means „circle“. Quilted Mandalas are magic circles, offering a huge variety depending on the choice of fabric yet using the same pattern. By way of the foundation paper piecing technique we will sew a Mandala consisting of six symmetrical wedges on preprinted sheets of paper. The Mandala was specifically designed for this technique. It ensures achieving the most precision in a relatively simple fashion. One by one we will sew the individual wedges, assemble them in a circle and finally place them into the square background. Now it is time to remove the paper. The Mandala unfold it’s magic. You will be surprised!

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Stress-free, pure fun workshop: Learn the easy to pick-up, raw-edge appliqué technique and create projects with a really striking and modern look in no time.
This is a perfect technique not only for bed quilts, but also makes great wall hangings and embellishments for bags, pillows, tea-towels…
Beginners love it because it is approachable and doesn't require much precision, and experienced sewists enjoy it as it is a very different/unique process with lots of creative possibilities.
Since the technique is the same for all templates, each student chooses their favorite pattern for this class, and we go through the whole process together, step-by-step. Every student's project is totally unique, and it is so much fun to see what everyone creates!

I offer a kit with all less common materials needed for this technique for 14,- €

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Finally a skirt that really fits – with your own pattern!
Off-the-rack skirts pinch here; slobber there and never fit the way you want. No more compromise. In the basic pattern construction „Skirt“ course you will learn how to draw your own individual pattern – exactly according to your own measurements. What to Expect:
- Introduction to the basics of pattern construction
- Taking correct measurements and application of measurements
- Step-by-step: construction of a skirt
- Drawing your own pattern
- Cutting the paper pattern in fabric and sewing it together
- fitting with professional correction
Under the guidance of fashion designer (Master’s Degree) Sabine Allamoda, not only are the first patterns created, but also your very own skirt – with an ideal fit. The course is ideal for women with basic sewing skills and developing their skills for a hobby or for profession.

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Does your blouse pattern not fit any longer? – or it just doesn’t fit well?
Figure and proportions change over time. But that doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite patterns! In the course „Customize & Change Sewing Patterns“ you’ll learn how to customize existing patterns to suit your figure.

✨ Course content:
Professional measurement & comparison with clothing sizes
• Basic knowledge of patterns & fits
• Demonstration of common changes (e.g. B. on hips, chest, waist, sleeves)
• Practice: implement individual adjustments to your own pattern
? The course is suitable for tops and blouses that already fit 50% but still need corrections. If a pattern doesn't fit at all, I recommend to look for a new model. Or learn to draw your own, perfectly fitting pattern in my pattern design courses...

You don’t have a pattern to alter? But would like to learn about adjusting patterns? I will have a sample pattern with me you could copy.

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Writing and characters on fabric are fascinating because the textile surface has a completely different effect than paper. In textile books, on mixed media greeting cards, or as part of textile collages, handwritten texts immediately attract attention. On the other hand, fabric as a surface is also full of challenges due to its special properties.
In this course, you will learn how to master these challenges. We will show you various ways in which you can work on fabric in a similar way to paper.
After an introduction, we will get straight down to practical work. You will receive lots of tips and tricks on how to easily make your handwriting attractive and show it off to its best advantage using various methods.
You will work in DIN A5 format, which can be further processed at home into collages, books, or greeting cards. You will also find instructions for this in the comprehensive script that you will receive.
No prior knowledge is required.

You don't need to bring anything with you. There is a material fee of EUR 15 for pens, pre-treated fabrics, and other consumables.

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Drunkard’s Path is a very versatile traditional quilt block. This shape allows to create a lot of variants of block and quilt designs. And it’s also the best way to get started with curved sewing. Piecing curves is not so difficult as it seems and there are several methods to simplify this process.

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Do you also have old postcards and photos lying around in drawers that nobody is interested in anymore? Let's get them out of the drawers and save them from never being seen again with various embroidery stitches. I will show you simple basic stitches that you can then use to leave your own mark on the paper. During free embroidery on paper, we follow our thoughts, feel the old roots, times and traces. An exciting journey full of memories and thoughts.

We will work with French Knots, Lasy Daisy, Seeds or Running Stitch and simple embroidery floss or pearl yarn. Let me take you on this exciting journey.

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Techniques used:
• Free-motion embroidery with a sewing machine – straight stitch
• Mixed media techniques: embroidery foil, spunbond fleece, Inkense pens

Course description:
Have you already done a little free-motion embroidery and want to expand your skills? In this course, we will work with embroidery foil and spunbond fleece and embroider all elements in a sophisticated sequence. The pattern involves a lot of detailed work, but is surprisingly easy to embroider.
So that we can concentrate on the technique, we will only work on the picture in the course. You will quilt the background yourself after the course and can decide for yourself what you want to sew from the artwork.

Materials required:
For a fee of €8, payable in cash during the course, you will receive all templates, special effect embroidery foil, spunbond for the wings, sublimated spunbond for the body, and you can use Inkense pens and accessories as needed.

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oin Gina Perkes as she introduces her favorite quilting tools and shows you how they can make your work easier. You'll learn how to easily transfer designs onto your quilt using templates—quickly, cleanly, and precisely. Then you'll learn how to cleverly plan your quilting paths to minimize or completely avoid backstitching—for example, by inserting sophisticated secondary patterns. Gina will also show you exciting techniques for using a wide variety of rulers. You will learn how to outline appliqués precisely with these tools. And don't worry: with the right methods, marking your quilt surface will be a breeze!

A course full of practical tips, tools, and techniques—ideal for making your quilting more efficient and creative.

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Feathers are simply magical! They can be beautifully stylized and are incredibly versatile. In this course, you will learn how to find and develop your own unique style in feather quilting. There are many different methods for designing and quilting feathers—whether as a block or border motif or freehand. Try them all and discover which suits you best! Then you will dive into the exciting world of fill patterns that breathe life into your feathers and make them pop off the quilt! You will learn how to avoid unnecessary backstitching when a classic, elegant look is required—and how to choose the right thread and maintain full control even with fine details.

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Choosing the right quilting design can feel daunting, even for experienced quilters - often leading us to default to simple straight-line quilting. In this workshop, we’ll demystify the decision-making process and together build your confidence in selecting free motion quilting designs. I’ll share my personal approach on how to enhance your quilt’s composition, highlight key design elements, and add texture and movement. Through guided exercises and examples, you’ll discover how thoughtful quilting can bring your work to life with intention and creativity.
Free motion quilting experience is needed

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n this course, Lisa Hofmann-Maurer shows you how to sew circles and oval shapes with your sewing machine! You will learn how to use round shapes so that you can freely insert and assemble circles and oval shapes in your quilts in the future! All shapes are sewn in and not appliquéd. The course instructor will show you different ways to use this technique by overlapping shapes or sewing a circle shape into a circle. With the knowledge you gain, you will be able to use almost any shape in a quilt top without fear.

This course is suitable for all patchworkers who already have some sewing experience. It will be a lot of fun and I really hope you can join us!

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In this workshop, we will explore improvised curves using my quilt Perfectly Imperfect as an example. As a course instructor, I have noticed that many quilters are afraid of “THE curve” and don't even try to sew a curve. Or, if they have tried it once, they don't do it again because the curve didn't turn out as perfect as they are used to or would have liked. In this course, we will approach curves from an improvised perspective. You will learn how to join these “imperfect” curves, you will get practice, and later—if you want—you may even be able to sew a ‘perfect’ curve, simply because it was fun to sew and practice these “imperfect” ones. This course is suitable for all patchworkers who already have some sewing experience.

If you are an experienced curve sewer, you will learn my technique for approaching improvised curves without the use of templates. It will be a lot of fun and I really hope you can join us!

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For our composition we will use bottle shapes. I offer many options, from simple to complex. Each creates its own unique color palette.

All materials are provided in the set (€30).

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We crochet a modern & practical mesh bag for shopping, beach & office made of thick cotton cord.

- Material: thick cotton cord for a mesh bag; Large selection of colors, can be selected on site
- Level: The crochet course is also suitable for beginners.


Cotton cord and crochet hook as well as small labels for decorating are provided and are included in the course price.
Crochet pattern in German in printed form is included

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Create a complex drawing that inspires you as a quilt!
Not talented at drawing? No problem. Coloring books or the internet offer plenty of inspiration. The motif just needs to be enlarged to the desired format at home or at a copy shop beforehand.
In the course, we will then learn a technique that does not require transferring the design directly onto the fabric. This means we don't have to worry about whether the preliminary drawing can be safely removed from the fabric. A simple pencil and a clear design in the desired size are all you need to prepare. The motif in the course example measures 43x27cm, for example. Designs (mandalas, dream catchers) can be borrowed during the course. Transferring the drawing onto the quilt sandwich will be demonstrated in the course.

You should have some initial experience with free-motion quilting along an existing line and be confident using your own sewing machine. A brief introduction to the rental machines will be provided on site. In preparation for the course, you can write something in pencil on a small practice quilt sandwich at home and then follow this written line in free motion quilting to gain some confidence in quilting, as we are familiar with our own handwriting.

Once we have quilted our design onto the fabric, we can then color it in and decorate it further. If you like, you can use beads, sequins, buttons, etc., but do not add any appliqués. There are no limits to your imagination.
A quilt created using this technique can be turned into a cushion, a wall hanging, or, using the quilt-as-you-go technique, a larger quilt.
It is suitable for use as a center medallion/center motif on an artistic quilt or as a dedication/quilt label to give the quilt a final personal touch. Perhaps someone would like to design a poem as quilting for a patchwork quilt but does not yet trust the uniformity of their freehand writing and would prefer to prepare it in advance.
Or perhaps there is a cartoon that we enjoy so much that we would like to turn it into a small quilt.
Our work is washable. If we use watercolor pencils for coloring and various decorative elements such as beads and sequins, it can be gently washed by hand.

Let's find out together what is possible and inspire each other.

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Dive into the Fascinating World of Textile Surface Design! In this hands-on creative workshop, we’ll explore a variety of materials and techniques to craft unique textures, layers, and visual effects.

You’ll work with water-soluble film as a base for free-form design, experiment with the artistic potential of Lutradur, and discover both the basics and refined possibilities of hand embroidery to add structured accents.

Whether you're creating abstract textile art or sculptural surfaces, you’ll be amazed at the expressive power that can emerge from just a few simple tools. Perfect for anyone who loves textile techniques—or wants to discover them for the first time. No prior experience needed!

All required materials are provided and included in the price of €35. Just bring your own sewing machine.

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You love to experiment and make quilts but don’t care for big bed quilts? We’ll make small pieces of art stand out. This workshop combines different improv hand sewing possibilities - sewing, quilting, material collages, big stitching. Choose from the suggestions I’ll show, make your own idea come true or be inspired by the variety of materials I will bring. Design your mini quilt with relaxed hand sewing and learn how to mount it onto a frame. This is how we turn a tiny quilt into artwork that will make a big impression.

I offer a kit with all materials needed for this technique for 14,- €

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✂ ️ Desperate because Trousers just never fit properly?

Then it's time to get active yourself – and learn how to draw patterns with your own measurements!
In my basic course in pattern design: Trousers for beginners* you will learn step by step how to develop your very own Trouser pattern – with a perfect fit and professional know-how.
Under my guidance, Fashion Designer (Master’s Degree) Sabine Allamoda – you’ll learn how to create a garment from lines, measurements and paper.

? What to expect in the course:
• Introduction to the basics of cut construction – explained in an understandable and practical way
• How to measure correctly – and how to use your measurements safely
• Step-by-step instructions for constructing a pair of Trousers
• Drawing your custom pattern on paper
• Cutting and. sewing your own sample Trouser
• Fitting of sample Trouser and alterations, if necessary

The course is aimed at women and men who already have basic sewing skills, whether for hobby or work.

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Ecoprints are poetic plant prints made using only the natural colors of the leaves themselves. Many plants from the garden are suitable for this.

You only need a little space, materials, and tools to make wonderful prints that are suitable for patchwork, collages, small sewing projects, textile books, and clothing.
In this beginner's course, you will learn how to conjure up nature prints on fabrics that are lightfast and washable using roller printing. The dye is boiled in a decoction of bluewood extract.
During the course, you will design two strips of cotton poplin fabric, which you can use to make a fabric collage at home, similar to the one in the photo.

You will receive comprehensive handouts with detailed, illustrated instructions on all these topics so that you can easily continue working at home.

You do not need to bring anything with you.
There is a material fee of EUR 10, which you can pay to the course instructors on site.

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I will show you how to take a photo of a person or an animal and turn it into a fabric portrait in just a few hours.
portrait made of fabric. Each of you will create his individual portrait.
We will start by editing the photo on the computer. For example, we edit the contrasts,
sharpness, cropping and tonal values. In the course we will do this on the basis of a
example photo. Please send me in advance of the course your desired image(s) via e-mail
so that I can edit it and coordinate it with you.
Then we print out the edited photo and you begin to cut the fabric in the individual
color steps and build up the portrait. In the process I will give you numerous tips on the
materials and tools and why these and not others should be used.
to be used.
After that we will talk about the different ways to finish the portrait, such as
quilting and or pulling onto a frame. You will then complete this step at your leisure at home.
at home.
Finally, I will give you tips on making larger or multi-colored portraits.

You don't need to bring a sewing machine to the class, but a good mood and a sense of humor will be good
companions for the day.

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Three circles block will be interesting for quilters who like curved sewing and wish to try a challenge sewing. Piecing curves is not so difficult as it seems and there are several methods to simplify this process.

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Colors give every sewing project its unique charm – harmonious, vibrant, bright, or soothing. In this course, we’ll dive into the world of colors and fabrics and discover how you can use a few simple principles to design your sewing projects with intention and creativity.
We will explore:
• Color theory (color wheel, contrasts, complementary colors, color depth)
• Fabric selection – from coordinating fabrics to the perfect background
• The use of textures and patterns
• Moodboards as a creative planning tool
Step by step, you’ll learn how to combine colors, fabrics, and materials so that your projects reflect your personal style. By the end, you’ll have not only new knowledge but also plenty of inspiration for your next favorite creation.
This course is perfect for anyone who loves sewing and wants to select colors and fabrics with confidence, creativity, and flair.

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The traditional log cabin is known as a block with accurately cut strips. The modified form of this block is based on free cutting, with or without a ruler.
With this technique, blocks are redesigned and finally assembled using quilt as you go. This technique allows you to quilt a large quilt without much effort.

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Sashiko is an old Japanese mending technique that is also used for decorative purpose today.
With Sashiko you cannot only repair damaged textiles or embellish clothes or bags with beautiful decorative elements, but it is also a wonderful way to slow down, relax and clear your mind.
In this course we show you the basics of Sashiko, which materials you need, and you learn about different Sashiko patterns and their meanings. You draw different patterns on fabric and stitch them.
You can buy the material set (Sashiko yarn, needle, thimble, fabric, pens) during the workshop for 10 €.

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Ecoprints – prints with natural materials
Along with the fabrics, I dyed silk, cotton and wool yarns that we use for the embroidery. We will give our fabric that special touch. We let ourselves drift over the fabric, highlight details, add contrasting colors, or embroider with simple stitches. Just as you like. We apply various compositional principles and create a unique work of art.
The materials for the course cost €15, which you must pay during the course.

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Techniques used:
• Freehand embroidery with a sewing machine – straight stitch
• Mixed media techniques: fabric paints, Lutradur, trapunto

Course description:
Painting with a sewing machine is a fascinating technique with no limits. In this course, you will learn how to use various materials step by step to create a textile work of art. We will design the background with Lutradur and hot stamping foils and embroider the beetle freehand. Then we will work on the 3D trapunto technique. After this course, you will be able to develop your skills and create various works of art using the techniques you have learned.

Materials required:
In the course, we will only work on the motif. You decide for yourself what to sew with it. My picture was mounted in a frame.
For a fee of €8, payable in cash during the course, you will receive the template, 30 x 30 cm Lutradur and embroidery backing, Dacron wadding, 15 x 30 cm hot stamping foil, sample fabric and embroidery backing, and you can use colors, thermal adhesive and accessories as needed.

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Quilting rulers are fantastic tools—and we'll show you how to use them to create impressive free-motion designs! You will learn how to guide rulers safely and with control, how to make optimal use of the markings for angles and complex patterns, and which presser foot is best to use. After the course, you will not only have improved your technique, but you will also take home a fresh collection of new patterns – from elegantly curved to clearly geometric. We will also show you how to use rulers to develop your own unique style and create designs with exceptional precision. You will learn how to fully exploit the versatility of each ruler and adapt it individually to the size of your quilting space. In addition, you will learn how to use rulers together with grid templates – for perfect placement and well-thought-out pattern structures.

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Modern quilts are real eye-catchers—they provide the perfect canvas for bringing impressive quilt patterns to life. Discover a variety of modern designs that will show off your quilts to their best advantage. Among other things, you will learn: the basics of grid work (an introduction to rulers), geometric patterns, modern fill patterns, and much more! You'll also get lots of tips on how to use decorative thread successfully, the right thread tension, how to fix minor problems, how to set up your machine, and other helpful tricks. This course is full of creativity, inspiration, and useful knowledge.
Get inspired and bring a fresh new look to your quilting projects!

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n this course, Lisa Hofmann-Maurer shows you how to sew circles and oval shapes with your sewing machine! You will learn how to use round shapes so that you can freely insert and assemble circles and oval shapes in your quilts in the future! All shapes are sewn in and not appliquéd. The course instructor will show you different ways to use this technique by overlapping shapes or sewing a circle shape into a circle. With the knowledge you gain, you will be able to use almost any shape in a quilt top without fear.

This course is suitable for all patchworkers who already have some sewing experience. It will be a lot of fun and I really hope you can join us!

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Have you always wanted to sew an improvised curve, but haven't found the courage yet? Have you tried it before, but your fabric no longer lies flat afterwards? In this course, you will learn techniques and approaches for sewing your desired curves perfectly.

We will also address the following questions: How do I choose colors and fabric designs for an impressive quilt? How do I choose a color scheme that is pleasing to the eye? What is tone value and how does it help me make convincing color and fabric choices?

We will not complete a project in this course, but if you are interested, you can use what you have learned to complete your project at home. So feel free to bring along some “practice materials” if you just want to learn the technique.

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Stylized portrait of a woman with a hat. Closed appliqué technique. Students can choose their preferred color scheme.

A kit containing all fabrics, a pattern, and instructions will be provided by the teacher (€20).

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In this course participants will learn how to use fabric scraps, even the smallest leftover pieces that usually remain after quilt making and are often thrown away.

By the end of the workshop, everyone will have created a small textile artwork that can later be framed or turned into a
greeting card.

A sewing machine is not required. The collage can be created entirely by hand usingembroidery. If participants have the possibility to use a sewing machine, that is great, but if not, we can easily work with hand techniques.

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Do you appreciate the charm of handmade, slightly imperfect items? Then let us take you on a little mental journey to the Siddi people. Their unique style of hand quilting has inspired many patchworkers around the world. No prior knowledge of patchwork or a sewing machine is necessary to quilt a kawandi. There is no need to fiddle around with cutting the fabric. Everything can be relaxed, spontaneous, and easy. We use the fabrics that appeal to us at that moment. You can even use woven fabrics that are not classic patchwork fabrics but have a special meaning for us, such as the cozy shirt that dad always wore... This project keeps your hands busy while your soul finds peace. It warms us as we work on it and can accompany us on a vacation trip or when chatting with friends. Piece by piece, stitch by stitch, we create our very own personal quilt, which, for example, shows our preference for a certain color or theme, or tells a story.
I would like to show you my way of designing a Kawandi-style quilt.

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In this workshop, I propose creating a small picture using organza fabric cut with a soldering iron.
Basically, I'll be offering two different cityscapes: a simpler one made of rectangles, in the "Amsterdam" style, and a more complex one with curves, in the "Venice" style. For this, I'll bring a variety of metal stencils. It's also possible for participants to develop their own designs, and even landscapes.
In the first part, we work with a metal ruler for the geometric elements (cutting, assembling). Then, we superimpose curved metal stencils onto the organza layers and cut them out with a soldering iron, following the contours.
We are going to learn how to add decorations.

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✂ ️ Desperate because T-shirts just never fit properly?

Then it's time to get active yourself – and learn how to draw patterns with your own measurements!
In my basic course in pattern design: T-shirt for beginners* you will learn step by step how to develop your very own T-shirt pattern – with a perfect fit and professional know-how.
Under my guidance, Fashion Designer (Master’s Degree) Sabine Allamoda – you’ll learn how to create a garment from lines, measurements and paper.

? What to expect in the course:
• Introduction to the basics of cut construction – explained in an understandable and practical way
• How to measure correctly – and how to use your measurements safely
• Step-by-step instructions for constructing a T-shirt with long sleeves
• Drawing your custom pattern on paper
• Cutting and. sewing your own sample T-shirt
• Fitting of sample T-shirt and alterations, if necessary

The course is aimed at women and men who already have basic sewing skills, whether for hobby or work.

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The wonderful blue of cyanotypes immediately attracts attention, regardless of whether you use your prints in textile collages, textile books, or for cards.
After coating fabric or paper with a light-sensitive solution, reservations are applied and the whole thing is exposed to light. It is then rinsed out, and a fascinating blue print appears.
In our course, you will learn how artistically versatile this simple technique can be.

You can create poetic plant prints, transfer photographs onto fabric, or transfer drawings, writings, and even your own designs. With cyanotype, you can quickly create individual fabrics for patchwork and smaller sewing projects. Recoloring or using a colored background expands the possibilities.
You will work in DIN A4 format. At home, you can turn your fabrics into collages, books, or greeting cards. The comprehensive script you will receive allows you to review everything you have learned at a later date.
No prior knowledge is required.

You don't need to bring anything with you.
There is a material fee of EUR 15 for pre-treated fabrics, foils, pens, and other consumables, which you can pay on site to the course instructors.

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Walking foot quilting is easiest way to start quilting your works. There are a lot of modern designs. On the course well talk how to prepare the quilt sandwich, which thread and needles are good for machine quilting, how to mark designs. After discussing walking foot quilting basics we practice with straight line designs, make channel quilting, grid designs, crosshatch quilting.

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These flowers are created using a sophisticated technique that differs greatly from traditional methods.
The curves are not cut with a rotary cutter, but using a very simple method that is demonstrated in the course. In this workshop, you will sew several pattern blocks that you can then use to make a quilt. This course is also suitable for beginners.

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We will make a small box/frame in which the collage will be integrated. The size of the box will of course depend on the size of the postcard we use for the box. For the collage, we will use old book pages, pages from magazines, old personal letters; it is good to have a collection of small pictures of people, animals, letters, old tickets, etc. Small found objects or small textile elements can also be incorporated. A play with all the collected pieces presented decoratively.

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Sashiko is an old Japanese mending technique that is also used for decorative purpose today.
With Sashiko you cannot only repair damaged textiles or embellish clothes or bags with beautiful decorative elements, but it is also a wonderful way to slow down, relax and clear your mind.
In this course we show you the basics of Sashiko, which materials you need, and you learn about different Sashiko patterns and their meanings. You draw different patterns on fabric and stitch them.
You can buy the material set (Sashiko yarn, needle, thimble, fabric, pens) during the workshop for 10 €.

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Crocheting with chain stitches, slip stitches and single crochet stitches, knitting and free appliqué on fabric.
This creates small structures that we attach to fabric, creating a fantastic little world of mosses and lichens, as if viewed through a microscope. We add beads and accents.
We use embroidery threads, thin wool yarns and seed beads. A materials pack is available for £10 during the course. This is payable during the course.

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The smallest pieces of fabric and thread from one of your last sewing projects provide the material we are dealing with. Collect all the fabric offcuts and threads from a quilt in a pickle jar. We work exclusively with this material and this also determines the color scheme for your WasteArt.
The special attraction here is that you only have a limited amount of material. You create various 1-inch miniatures from this selection of materials. You work in series, you change techniques - when you sew, you change the seams, when you use fabric, you change the direction and layering, when you embroider, you change the stitches, narrow alternates with wide, straight with crooked, orderly with chaotic. We work small and sew, embroider or weave by hand.
At home they can be applied to a background.
Important: Prepare to bring: all threads and fabric scraps of one of your sewing projects in a jam jar

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