TEACHING
Here you will find a list of teaching topics and content of the online and in person classes.
I also offer workshops for Guilds and personal instructions on demand via Zoom about English Paper Piecing, Applique, Hand quilting and Free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
If you are interested, please, contact me at crafternordic@gmail.com
Mend and Decorate
Date: 14.09.2024 09.30 - 12.30
Place: Sante-Marie-Aux-Mines, France, European Patchwork meeting
Language: English, French
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This workshop is a fusion of upcycling, mending, and decorating using traditional techniques with a modern twist. Come and learn how to how re-imagine old clothing with simple shapes and hand stitching to create wearable art pieces.
Mastering English Paper Piecing
Date: 12.09.2024 09.30 - 18.00
Place: Sante-Marie-Aux-Mines, France, European Patchwork meeting
Language: English, French
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More info and registration here
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Discover the joy of hand sewing and improve your English Paper Piecing (EPP) skills with this charming project, the Sunflower Pouch.
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Basics of Free Motion Quilting and
Ruler Work
Date: 30 - 31.08.2024 09.30
Place: Pfaff Quilt Retreat, Majatalo Onnela, Rantatie 34, Tuusula
Language: English, Finnish
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More info and registration by e-mail at irene.hagerstrom@svpworldwide.com
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Ready to take your Free Motion Quilting to the next level? Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your skills and learn what is needed to set yourself up for success (the necessities, accessory feet, needles, thread, tension adjustment, quilting tips etc). We will play with various continuous-line freehand quilting designs and you will get to try quilting with rulers.
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Scrappy Tote Bag
Date: 14.06.2024 12.00 - 18.00
Place: Ommel Festival, Hyvinkää, Finland
Language: English
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More info and registration here
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Turn your precious scraps into a beautiful tote bag using a simple Quilt As You Go technique.
You will learn how to create a modern patchwork panel and quilt it at the same time, transform unappealing webbing straps into matching handles and add decorative hand quilting details for a perfect touch. Simple design and endless possibilities make this project fun and enjoyable for both beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Denim Pouch Made Simple
Date: 15.06.2024 09.00 - 15.00
Place: Ommel Festival, Hyvinkää, Finland
Language: English
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More info and registration here
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Discover the freedom of improvisational patchwork and turn a pile of denim scraps into a stylish pouch!
You will learn how to create a denim patchwork panel without rulers and a rotary cutter, craftily handle the foam stabilizer, mark and quilt a simple but beautiful cross-hatch, attach the zipper by hand, and add tiny stitches.
Exploring EPP shapes: Diamond and Jewels
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Language: English
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​In this class we shall explore English paper piecing (EPP) and learn about Diamonds and Jewels, the patterns you can create using those shapes, practice lining up patchwork points and make a nice project "Scandi Star Round Pouch". You will also learn how to work with Aurifil 80 wt cotton thread, foam stabilizer, attach bias binding and zipper to rounded shapes.
The course is aimed at confident beginner sewists who have some experience with EPP.
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Supplies (included in the price):
- PDF Pattern "Scandi Star Round Pouch" by NordicCrafter
- Printable and precut paper templates (Diamonds)
- Printable and precut Hexiform templates (Jewels)
You can buy a fabric kit for the pouch separately here or gather your own supplies.
Please, bring your own Fabric scissors, thimble, thread and needle for thread basting, needle for sewing.
Basics of Free Motion Quilting and Ruler Work on a domestic sewing machine
Language: English
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This course is the starting point for your Free Motion Quilting journey on a domestic sewing machine. I will share from my experience what is needed to set yourself up for success (the necessities, accessory feet, needles, thread, tension adjustment, quilting tips etc) . We will play with various continuous-line freehand quilting designs and you will get to try quilting with rulers.
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