ONLINE & IN_PERSON // 10-weeks // 5th February - 9th April // Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm // Level: Beginner // Online Cost: £225 // In-Person Cost: £325 // Online Places Available: 20 // In-Person Places Available: 4 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger
Discover the joy of patchwork! Learn traditional techniques, build beautiful quilt blocks each week, and create your own finished piece—from cushions to quilts—while gaining the core skills every quilter needs. A friendly, creative adventure into the art of quilting.
About this course
Patchwork Pathways — Block 1 is a 10-week course on traditional patchwork techniques and the fundamentals of quilting. The course is for both beginners and experienced quilters. Each week introduces a different traditional patchwork technique (adapted for your level of experience), allowing learners to gradually build a collection of unique blocks that showcase a variety of classic constructions and patterns. Students will learn how to use essential equipment and haberdashery, explore fabric types and colour choices, and develop accurate measuring and cutting skills.Toward the end of the course, students can choose to assemble their blocks into a personal project—such as a lap quilt, full-size quilt, cushion cover, or tote bag—while being guided through layering, quilting, binding, and hand-finishing techniques. This block provides a solid grounding in traditional patchwork and prepares students confidently for the creative possibilities of the optional Block 2.
Topics Covered & Outcomes
Fundamentals of patchworking and how it differs to sewing clothing
Tools and equipment
Choosing fabric and where to source them
Making colour and pattern choices
Making traditional patchwork blocks including: squares (nine patch), rectangles (log cabin), ½ square triangle (windmill), star (sawtooth), drunkards path, and cathedral window
Machine assembling the quilt top layer
Quilt wadding and layering-up
Machine quilting
Making and applying a binding (edging)
Hand-finishing techniques
There will be a beginners and an intermediate option for each block.
“I loved this quilting class! The focus on zero-waste really aligned with my values, and Cass’s blend of modern style with traditional craft was so inspiring. Her patience, clear explanations, and thoughtful pacing made it easy to learn and work at my own speed. What really made it special was the sense of community—I looked forward to each session, not just to sew, but to connect with others who shared the same interests. It was a warm, welcoming environment where friendships naturally formed, and I always left feeling inspired and energised. I can’t recommend her classes highly enough—they’re a beautiful blend of skill-building, sustainability, creativity, and connection.” Student testimonial 2023
Skill Level
Experienced Beginner & above - You will need to have basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and have sewn at least one project.
Cass will be available to troubleshoot sewing machine challenges during the class but students need to be familiar with their own machine.
Course Cost Includes
ALL:
10 x 2-hour lessons
E-book with various patchwork techniques
Digital recordings of each session
IN-PERSON ONLY:
Use of Janome 230DC computerised sewing machine
You Will Need to Bring
ONLINE ONLY:
Your own sewing machine, ¼ inch foot and walking foot, quilting ruler, self-healing cutting mat, rotary cutter, fabric pen/pencil, quilting pins, quilting table - optional
Basic sewing kit
Cotton sewing thread
100% cotton fabric (quantity will be emailed in advance of class)
IN-PERSON:
Basic sewing kit
Cotton sewing thread to coordinate with fabric (available to purchase in studio)
100% cotton fabric (quantity will be emailed in advance of class)
Booking Your Place
To book your place on this course, you can pay the full amount or a non-refundable Booking Deposit of £50 via BACS transfer. The remaining balance is due no later than 14 days PRIOR to course start. Please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions before making your booking. Please email us for account details.
Subsidised Places
In response to the cost of living crisis, we offer one subsidised seat per class to ease the burden on our community. If you are committed to learning and experiencing financial hardship, please reach out.
More Info:
During class tea and coffee will be available.
All of our classes are suitable for over 18s, younger crafters may be accommodated if accompanied by a participating adult but please contact us before booking
If the workshop you were looking at is fully booked drop us an email and we’ll add you to the waiting list.
If you need to cancel, we need at least two weeks notice. Please read our cancellation policy before booking.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
The Stitchery operates under a business model of full transparency. If you have any questions about how we cost our courses and what the breakdown of costs is, please feel free to get in touch for more information.
Cancellation & Course Fees Refund
Because of the popularity of our courses and the limited number of spaces available, we've now introduced a Cancellation & Refund Policy. If you cancel your booking 14 or more full days before the start date of your course or workshop, you will be refunded the balance of your fees. This is equivalent to your full course fees minus your non-refundable deposit.
If you decide to cancel your place in less than 14 days before the course start date or during the course, a refund is not guaranteed. In this situation we shall review the circumstances of the cancellation before deciding on an appropriate solution.
If for any reason you change your mind and need to cancel your booking, please email us (info@thestitcherystudio@gmail.com) immediately so that we can release your place to someone on the waiting list.