Description: Learn how to make a patchwork Christmas Tree panel which can be turned into an item of your choice, eg a wall hanging or a festive cushion cover.

Materials Required: you will need to bring all materials to the workshop (details available on application)

Please bring your own sewing machine, sewing threads and a basic sewing kit.

Refreshments: tea and coffee will be provided!

Please read our workshop T&Cs before booking

Please bring a 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hook. 

In this 2 part session (Tues 8th  and 15th January 2 - 4pm) you will learn how to make a cuff down sock by knitting in the round, learning how to turn a heel and shape the toe. Materials inc. 

Make this lined and quilted patchwork tote bag, using charm squares. Bring your own sewing machine, fabric and basic sewing kit. 

Join us for this social afternoon making yarn butterflies. All materials included. 

Learn different ways to sew up your knitting, how to pick up stitches for a button band, make a button hole and block your work to give your knitting a professional finish

Learn to use your sewing machine  workshop suitable for complete beginners.

Date: Thursday 7th June 2018
Location: The Slipped Stitch, No 1 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT
Time: 10am -12pm
Price: £26 per person
Description: Learn how to use your sewing machine, including how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. Use of different stitches and the back stitch function. We will discuss tension and how to balance this to get the perfect stitch results from your machine.
Materials Required: none – all provided.
Please bring your own sewing machine with its manual.
Refreshments: tea and coffee will be provided!
Please read our workshop T&Cs before booking.

Date: Thursday 24th May 2018
Time: 1pm-3.30pm
Location: The Slipped Stitch, No.1 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT
Create a bespoke lampshade in this 2-2.5 hour workshop. You will learn how to beautifully construct a drum shaped lampshade from scratch to be either hung from a ceiling or attached to a lamp base.
Please bring a piece of cotton fabric (preferably quilting weight – ie not too thick) at least 30cm by 100cm wide. Or let me know if you would like to order any of the fabrics from my website and I can bring a piece with me. Long Quarters are generally £2.75-3 each.
The lampshade kit is included in the price of the workshop.
This is the perfect workshop if you have a special lampbase that you want to bring back to life and add that personal touch to a room.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please read our workshop T&Cs before booking.

Learn how to use acid dyes to create your own unique yarn. You will dye 2 skeins of yarn in this workshop. All materials provided.

Materials not included.

Learn about fibre preperation for spinning and how to spin using a Turkish drop spindle. Materials included. 

Learn how to knit cables. Materials inc.

Join our bi monthly sock club. Each month there will be a new sock pattern (which will stay a secret up until the event). Yarn is included in the price and as well as a specially dyed yarn each month  there will be other options to choose from. 

A day spent exploring and practicing basic embroidery. You will learn all aspects of getting started from fitting fabric into a hoop, keeping work clean, embroidery stitches and how to prepare the finished work to make a picture or cushion.
We will be working towards starting one of the Hawthorn Handmade Sampler Kits which will be included in the price of the workshop. These brilliant kits contain everything you will need with the exception of a small pair of scissors and you will be provided with a sheet of calico and embroidery thread in order to practice the stitches before commencing on your chosen kit.

All materials included. 

Learn how to knit a mobius scarf using circular knitting. Suitable for confident beginners who want to extend their knitting skills. Materials included. 

All materials included