Next Event:

Saturday 25 July

The doors will open at 2.00pm.

2.30pm Talk by Sarah Hibbert
“From Collage to Quilt” Sarah’s quilting has been on a journey over the last few years. Having learnt traditional patterns as a hobby over thirty years ago she has now begun to explore more modern designs. Reinventing her design process has helped her to have more fun with fabric choices and to largely let the fabrics talk for themselves. Sarah loves the combination of old and new; of the traditional and contemporary; patterns passed down through the generations and her personal contribution bringing something new. Even though she enjoys playing with large abstract prints she finds using solids more appealing for their timeless appeal. Sarah mainly works in linen, purely for the texture and natural element of the fibres, but also for the way linen blends so well with the hand quilting making a conversation together that will carry onto the next generation. Her ‘Reflections’ quilt was acquired by The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles in 2019 for their permanent collection to represent modern quilting.

Sunday 26 July : Workshop with Sarah:
Circles and Improv Circles

Join us for a relaxed and free-flowing day of freestyle patchwork piecing with modern quilter and collage artist Sarah Hibbert. This wonderful improvisational technique lets your fabrics tell you exactly where they want to go, taking all the pressure off fabric selection. You’ll learn to trust your instincts and work more intuitively, creating beautiful combinations without second-guessing yourself.

Lower Hardres VH 10am – 4pm
£50 member/£65 non-member

Oast Sewing Bee

Saturday 22 August

Wonky Stars

Petham Village Hall 9.30am – 4.00pm

£12 members £17 non members