Summer School Workshop Bundle - Book all 4 together and save

Wednesdays 5th, 12th, 19th &  26th August 2026  1pm - 4pm
The Trinity Centre Church Hill, Mill St, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1TF

Patchwork & Quilting Summer School
Four Beautiful Projects. Four Essential Techniques. One Confident Beginner.
Have you always wanted to learn patchwork and quilting but weren't sure where to start?

Perhaps you've admired handmade quilts for years, bought a few fabrics with good intentions, or even dusted off your sewing machine once or twice… but never quite knew what to make next.

If so, this Summer School has been designed especially for you.

Over four relaxed and friendly workshops, I'll guide you step by step through some of patchwork's most useful techniques while helping you create four beautiful projects you'll be proud to use every day.

There's no pressure, no competition and absolutely no silly questions—just plenty of encouragement, demonstrations and individual support.

Whether you're completely new to patchwork or returning after a break, you'll leave with new skills, growing confidence and the inspiration to continue your quilting journey.


Your Summer School Journey
🩷 Workshop 1
Magic Disappearing Nine Patch Cushion
Learn the foundations of patchwork, including rotary cutting, accurate ¼" seams and the magical Disappearing Nine Patch technique, while making a beautiful cushion cover.


🍃 Workshop 2
Leaf Placemat – Discover the Magic of Triangles
Build your confidence with triangle piecing as you create a striking on-point leaf placemat and discover how simple shapes can create beautiful patchwork designs.


👜 Workshop 3
Chevron Patchwork Bag – Strip Piecing & Quilt-As-You-Go
Discover two wonderful time-saving techniques while sewing a stylish chevron tote bag that's as practical as it is beautiful.


⭐ Workshop 4
Starry Sewing Machine Mat – 4-at-a-Time Half Square Triangles
Master one of quilting's most useful techniques while creating a practical sewing machine mat featuring a beautiful star design.


What You'll Learn
Throughout the Summer School you'll build confidence in:

Safe rotary cutting techniques
Accurate measuring and cutting
Sewing a consistent ¼" seam
Pressing for professional results
Disappearing Nine Patch
Triangle piecing
On-point layouts
Strip piecing
Quilt-As-You-Go
Four-at-a-time Half Square Triangles
Quilting and finishing techniques
Creating beautiful projects you'll be proud to use

Why Book the Complete Summer School?
Although each workshop can be booked individually, they have been carefully designed to work together as a complete beginner's course.

By booking the full Summer School you'll:

✔ Save money compared with booking each workshop separately.

✔ Build your skills week by week in a logical, confidence-building order.

✔ Create four coordinating projects using the same beautiful fabric bundle.

✔ Learn a wide range of essential patchwork techniques.

✔ Enjoy the support of sewing alongside the same friendly group each week.

✔ Leave with the confidence to continue patchwork and quilting at home.


What's Included
Your Summer School booking includes:

Four three-hour workshops.
Friendly, step-by-step tuition.
Individual guidance throughout every session.
Printed patterns for all four projects.
Demonstrations of every technique.
Tea and coffee during each workshop.

Fabric Requirements
To keep things simple, all four projects have been designed to use one coordinated bundle of fabrics.

You'll need:

Six coordinating fat quarters.
Background fabric (details provided after booking).
Lining, wadding and backing as required for individual projects.
Basic sewing equipment.
A full shopping list and equipment guide will be emailed to you before the Summer School begins.


Who Is This Summer School For?
This course is perfect if you:

Have always wanted to learn patchwork.
Are returning to sewing after a break.
Want to build confidence with your sewing machine.
Enjoy learning in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Love making practical projects you'll actually use.
Would like to meet other people who enjoy sewing.
No previous patchwork experience is required.


Reserve Your Place
Come and spend four enjoyable afternoons learning new skills, making beautiful projects and discovering just how rewarding patchwork and quilting can be.

By the end of the Summer School you'll have completed four handmade projects, learnt four essential patchwork techniques and gained the confidence to continue your quilting journey.