“The Box Top “

Jo Dunsmuir of Frankie and Ray

I am so excited to announce that Jo will be coming to teach at Cotton Rose this year and she will be teaching us her “Box Top”.

Frankie & ray 

Box Top & pattern hacks

The frankie & ray box top is a perfectly simple tee shape that is a generously sized top with a cap sleeve, crew neck finished with bias, and drape to flatter every body.

Perfect for those ready to take the plunge into garment sewing, as a simple sew for those needing a confidence boost to return to sewing, or just as a quick and easy make for a versatile addition to your wardrobe!

Made to fit a wide range of sizes and to suit all age groups, this pattern is easily modified to create a variety of different garments.

Under Jo’s supervision you will be able to make alterations for size or length, or hack the pattern to add a cuff sleeve, a gathered ruffle to make a peplum style top, or a gathered skirt and pocket s to make a dress. Or simply make the top as is as a fabulous alternative to a tee.

The class cost includes one pattern we will providing morning and afternoon tea as well as a light lunch for both days.

All materials purchased on the day for the class will receive a 10% discount.

“The Friday Shirt “

Jo Dunsmuir of Frankie and Ray

I am so excited to announce that Jo will be coming to teach at Cotton Rose this year and she will be teaching us her “Friday Shirt”.

The Friday Shirt is a simple yet nicely detailed top with a a pin tucked front to create a slightly sock shape.

You can choose from either three quarter sleeves or cap sleeves. Unstructured and roomy in design, this top has a slightly scooped crew neckline and a narrow hem for both views.

Suitable for light to medium weight fabrics.

Perfect to pair with all your separates - jeans, skirts, or trousers. Choose cap sleeves for Summer, 3.4 sleeves to make this shirt a good choice for cooler weather.

In this workshop you’ll learn a quick method for placing and making pin tucks, and under Jo’s guidance make alterations for fit or length.

The class cost includes one pattern we will providing morning and afternoon tea as well as a light lunch for both days.

All materials purchased on the day for the class will receive a 10% discount.

Lisa is coming back to Cotton Rose for one day only. I am so looking forward to Lisa’s visit, her classes are simply beautiful and to spend time with her again will be awesome. I have added below Lisa’s description of her Woodlands Series Quilt.

This woodland is the place of my song-dream, the place the music played to me, whispered the Rat toMole, as if in a trance. Here, is my holy place

Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

There is such joy the be found when you stumble upon the first snowdrops and bluebells of the season. The squelching of your gum boots in mud as you forage for wild berries, plump and bursting with colour. Come, notice the details such as acorns on oak trees in the early morning mist. Then stay quiet, and still, for there are glimpses of shy hedgehogs or deer to be found.

There are nine panels in the Woodland quilt, each themed with a differentwoodland motif. In the Woodland Workshop we will work on the Mushroom Panel, but I will also share with you the rest of the story so you can see how it will all come together if you choose to make the full quilt.

A light lunch and morning tea will be provided on the day.

I look forward to seeing you at the class.

Tanya

I am looking forward to having Jemima, “Tied with a Ribbon” back to teach at Cotton Rose and to share with us her new book Quilt Big.  The day consists of a Trunk Show in the morning, showcasing the new book and  all the beautiful quilts from the book, the trunk show will be followed by a workshop, we have chosen the Mosaic Quilt from her book.  Jemima has many tips and tricks to creating the perfect quilt, her new book is fantastic and full of fun makes that will make up very quickly and look super effective.  Come and spend a day being inspired and learning new things.  A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided on the day.

You will need Jemima’s book Quilt Big to use for the class.

All materials purchased on the day for the class will receive a 10% discount.

I am looking forward to having Jemima, “Tied with a Ribbon” back to teach at Cotton Rose and to share with us her new book Quilt Big.  The day consists of a Trunk Show in the morning, showcasing the new book and  all the beautiful quilts from the book, the trunk show will be followed by a workshop, we have chosen the Mosaic Quilt from her book.  Jemima has many tips and tricks to creating the perfect quilt, her new book is fantastic and full of fun makes that will make up very quickly and look super effective.  Come and spend a day being inspired and learning new things.  A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided on the day.

You will need Jemima’s book Quilt Big to use for the class.

All materials purchased on the day for the class will receive a 10% discount.