Class: Chris Jurd Birds in Paradise

Yesterday was the last day for Chris Jurds Birds of Paradise. The quilts that have been made in this class as simply stunning and we can't wait to see them finished. Here are some of the photo from the class.

Jennifer's Quilt

Dianne's Quilt

Tahnia's Quilt

Sandra's Quilt

Bernina Club - Bolster Cushion

Today was our first Bernina Club. We were fortunate to have Thea Horsman from Bernina to teach this class today which was the Bolster Cushion. In this class we got to explore stitch building, thread couching, corded pin tucks and piping. Bernina Club is a great way to learn more about your Bernina Sewing Machine and to enjoy a day of sewing with a project either near finished or finished.

Here is Thea with two of the centre stitched pieces

These are some sample of the ladies centre stitched panels. The centre stitched panels we learn how to use the pattern end and start and pattern repeat

This is a picture of some of my corded pin tucks,  it was alot of fun using the twin needle (make sure you test the twin needle for clearance in the pressure foot - I have learnt the hard way!)

And here is a picture of my finished bolster cushion.

Show and Tell

This past week we have been shown several quilts which have been finished by the ladies who have taken classes at Berrima Patchwork this year and last year. It is always great to see the finished work.

Here is Sharon's Quilt - "Peaches" which is a class taught by Jennie Osborne featuring English paper piecing, needle turn applique and stitcheries.

This is Edith's New York Beauties Quilt which she has been working on this year. The class Edith took was with Chris Jurd - New York Beauties Quilt.

This is Nicole's quilt which is simply stunning. Nicole has been quilting for just over a year and took this class last year. The layout was designed by Nicole and we know that her children are having arguments as to who is getting this quilt. The class was with me (Tamsin) and is Patchwork Illusions. 

Chris Jurd's Class - Noodle Box (Quilt as you go!)

Here is a picture of Chris Jurd's Noodle Box classes. This is a quilt as you go class which produced some stunning quilts. Dianne's Quilt on the right hand side features sashiko in each of the centres. This quilt looks great in all the different types of fabric that were used - so many different fabrics, different looks yet the same pattern. This class will be run again later this year.

January Classes

We have had several classes this pass month. Here are some photos from The Fans class. This was the first time that this class had run, and the results were great. Everyone gets to pick three kits which make up 3 fans, depending on how the kit is sewn together the fans can vary.

Leonie with one of her fans which she is making for her daughter. Michelle busy at the machine, if you look closely you will see the Eiffel Tower in the block fabric

One of the colourful fans using no oriental fabrics and Annette with her fans

This picture shows how the fans can be used in a quilt, though they could look great in a single piece as a wall hanging or combined two to create a wonderful tree skirt. Here is another fan which used the black, white and red fabric. You can make out the Eiffel tower in fabric.

Stack, Slash and Sew is another January Class that we held. This is a simple class which uses fat quarters to create a simple and fast quilt. This is an ideal class to do if you make charity quilts or want a quilt that is quilt and easy to do which takes little time to make. The range of fabrics which have been used in this class are vast but they all work! All the ladies in the class had the tops near finished with only the borders to add on at home. Here are some photos from the class.

Sally sewing her final blocks together. A stunning quilt make with oriental purple fabrics.

Cheryl's Quilt All together. Sally with her quilt which is going to be a present.

First Class of the Year

Today was our first class for 2010 - Easy and Fast Log Cabin. The ladies all had a great time and once again the selection of fabrics all varied greatly and produced fantastic results. Here are some of the photos from the class. This class will be run again in later in the year and has proved a very popular class.

Everyone working hard in the class

Sharon's Log Cabin Blocks, same block, just reversed.

Lyn's Log Cabin Blocks, same block, just reversed. Lyn used the Aster Manor Fabric Range, designed by 3 Sisters for Moda

Judy used the Morris Workshop Designed by Barbara Brackman for Moda. Once again same block, just reversed.

Annemarie's Log Cabin block in beautiful purples

2010 Classes

The list of 2010 classes has just been released. We have yet another exciting year of classes with something for everyone from machine quilting to needle turn appliqué to painting with dyes and creating realistic landscapes. This years teachers include - Michele Hill, Deborah Louie, Kay Haerland, Chris Jurd, Jennie Osborne, Christine Sands, and myself (Tamsin).

The current newsletter is available a http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/pdf/newsletter.pdf

Michele Hill is teaching twice this coming year - in March and November. Author of William Morris in Appliqué Michele's classes are based on William Morris designs. The appliqué can be by hand or machine.

Deborah has introduced two new classes this year: - a Free Motion class to give you confidence and knowledge on how to free motion your own quilts and Stage 6 Key Line Quilting is based on Deborah's award winning quilt from the Sydney Quilt Show. Using black thread the quilt design is quilted onto fabric and then coloured.

Designed and quilted by Deborah Louie

Kay Haerland is back with us for another year and her class Tactile Surface Embellishment is an fantastic class which shows you artistic techniques, which will assist you in all kinds of future quilting embellishments and landscape enhancements. Kay's classes takes you from traditional quilting techniques and guides you into creating realistic landscapes using many different techniques and methods.

Ayres Rock/Uluru by Kay Haerland

Chris Jurd once again is teaching Mariner's Compass, the quilts created in the class last year where amazing and all different - check out the photos of some of the ladies work on Chris' blog. http://chrisquilts.blogspot.com/2009/10/busy-girls.html Chris this year will also be teaching a New York Beauty Class - if you want to learn how to foundation piece Chris' class is the one to do.

Oriental Journey (the quilt that was the raffle prize for Springwood Quilt Show 2009) designed by Chris Jurd

Jennie Osborne is teaching two stunning quilts this year - Dawn which features needle turned appliqué and hand piecing (though you could machine piece) is a large quilt suitable for a queen size bed and Peaches is a smaller quilt which features Dresden plates (paper pieced), needle turned appliqué and stitcheries. Jennie is traditionally a hand quilter and her classes are relaxed where everyone moves at their own pace. Jennie is also teaching two other classes - Introduction to Needle Turned Appliqué and Introduction to Hand Quilting, these classes are a great way to get a sample of these two techniques.

Dawn By Jennie Osborne

Christine Sands is our other new teacher for 2010. Christine will be teaching dressmaking and exploring your overlocker. Having years of experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels and Christine will take you through the steps to create a beautiful and wearable garment. Her overlocker classes will expand your knowledge of how to use your machine and open up whole new knowledge of what an overlocker is capable of doing.

My (Tamsin) classes this year cover everything from beginner's quilting to painting with dyes. The classes that I teach are fast and easy were you will walk away with a finished or near finished project. Three classes - Painted Geisha, The Fans and Introduction to Sashiko by Machine have an oriental theme. In Fast and Easy Log Cabin and Scrappy Schoolhouse Quilt you will be using templates/rulers designed to make the quilt construction faster and accurate. The new series of Make and Take Classes are half day classes designed to give you a taste of simple fun projects.

Painted Geshia, Introduction to Sashiko By Machine and The Fans By Tamsin Harvey

Sashiko by Machine - Class

Today was our final class for the year - Sashiko by Machine.

Sashiko means in Japanese "little stabs" and is a method of stitchery which is often done by hand. Using a thicker thread you can sew these pattern on the machine with ease and alot less time. The ladies completed 4 different samples and learnt how easy this method can be.

Here are some photos from the class-

Show and Tell

Kay has been taking part in Jennie Osborne's Mosiac Garden Class and today she brought in her finished quilt. It is just simply stunning, it is all needle turned applique and what is even more amazing this is Kay's first completed quilt!

Sue also this week brought in her quilt from our Fast and Easy Log Cabin Class with me (Tamsin). She used the Aviary Collection by 3 Sisters from Moda for her quilt. It is beautiful in the mix of aqua’s and soft pinks. This class shows you the easy way of making a log cabin, no more having to use foundation’s or strips, we show you how to cut in a special way for correct sizing and no stretch!

Fast and Easy Log Cabin Class with Tamsin

On Sunday we held the Fast and Easy Log Cabin Class. Using a Marti Michell specialty ruler it is very easy and fast to create the perfect log cabin. Everyone in the class had very different fabrics, and when all sewn they looked amazing. One of the benefits of everyone using different fabrics is that you get to see different combinations and start writing up a list of future combination you want to make! We can't wait to see some of the finished quilts. Below are some photos from this class and our previous log cabin class.

Amanda used William Morris Workshop designed by Barbara Brackman for Moda

Annette used fabrics from her stash

Sue used the Aviary Collection designed by 3 Sisters for Moda

Jennifer used a selection of fabrics from the shop

Barbara used a selection of Oriental Fabric

Tahnia used Amy Butler Fabrics