In this hand-stitching workshop, you’ll explore how appliqué can be used to create unique shapes that become the building blocks of a patchwork. By cutting, stitching, and arranging organic forms, you’ll learn how to develop abstract compositions without the need for a sewing machine or precise measuring.
Full Description
This workshop introduces a slower, hand-stitched approach to patchwork—using appliqué techniques to build shape, form, and structure.
You’ll be guided through how to cut, layer, and hand-stitch shapes and forms using appliqué techniques, before being shown how to then transform these into patchwork. We will be able to create intricate shapes and patterns with these techniques to elevate the way you think about patchwork and quilt composition.
These appliquéd pieces then become the foundation for individual patchwork blocks. You’ll explore how to repeat, shift, or vary your shapes to create rhythm and complexity as you stitch multiple blocks together.
This is a class about transforming visual ideas into tactile form, using simple tools and improvised methods. It’s an invitation to work more freely with your materials and to think differently about how patchwork can be made.
How to Join
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit attendee details. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees before the workshop. A recording will be available for 14 days after the session.
Key Information
Date & Time: [Insert date and time]
Duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Live Zoom workshop with moderated chat (no camera or mic required)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly - basic hand sewing skills would be beneficial.
Recording Access: Yes, available for 7 days
Before We Begin – Your Workshop Checklist
A quiet space to work
Good lighting and a comfortable seat
Your selected materials (see list below)
Notebook or space to jot down ideas
Zoom installed and tested
Headphones or speakers
A warm drink or glass of water
Materials & Tools You'll Need
Base cloth or squares: Several fabric pieces to use as foundations for each appliqué block (approx. 15 x 15cm, or similar)
Fabric scraps: A curated mix of colours, in similar weights, and textures for creating your shapes. Dress making weight fabrics work best - nothing to light weight.
Needle and thread: Hand-sewing needles and thread. I prefer long sharp darners, but needles of your choice for general sewing will work.
Fabric scissors: For precise cutting
Pins or glue stick: To hold shapes in place before stitching
Optional tools: Thimble, ruler or measuring tape, iron
Thin card for making templates / Or freezer paper (link to this product here)
Who the Workshop is For
This workshop is ideal for those with some hand-stitching experience who want to explore a different approach to building patchwork. It offers an accessible way to work with more complex shapes, allowing you to layer and build compositions through appliqué rather than piecing seams. Perfect for those who enjoy working visually and intuitively with cloth.
About Your Teacher: Julius Arthur
Julius Arthur is a textile artist, designer, and author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand. He founded House of Quinn in 2014 as a space for making, process, and exploration—where traditional craft techniques meet contemporary design.
Working across textiles, collage, and objects, Julius creates works rooted in materiality, memory, and form. He holds an MDes in Fashion Design and Business, with a background in textile and 3D design.
Copyright Notice
All House of Quinn workshops and materials are protected under copyright. The content shared—whether visual, verbal, written, or conceptual—is intended for personal use only. It may not be reproduced, taught, adapted, or used for commercial purposes without express written permission. By joining this workshop, you agree not to replicate or teach its content in any form.
©HouseofQuinn2025 All rights reserved.
In this hand-stitching workshop, you’ll explore how appliqué can be used to create unique shapes that become the building blocks of a patchwork. By cutting, stitching, and arranging organic forms, you’ll learn how to develop abstract compositions without the need for a sewing machine or precise measuring.
Full Description
This workshop introduces a slower, hand-stitched approach to patchwork—using appliqué techniques to build shape, form, and structure.
You’ll be guided through how to cut, layer, and hand-stitch shapes and forms using appliqué techniques, before being shown how to then transform these into patchwork. We will be able to create intricate shapes and patterns with these techniques to elevate the way you think about patchwork and quilt composition.
These appliquéd pieces then become the foundation for individual patchwork blocks. You’ll explore how to repeat, shift, or vary your shapes to create rhythm and complexity as you stitch multiple blocks together.
This is a class about transforming visual ideas into tactile form, using simple tools and improvised methods. It’s an invitation to work more freely with your materials and to think differently about how patchwork can be made.
How to Join
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit attendee details. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees before the workshop. A recording will be available for 14 days after the session.
Key Information
Date & Time: [Insert date and time]
Duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Live Zoom workshop with moderated chat (no camera or mic required)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly - basic hand sewing skills would be beneficial.
Recording Access: Yes, available for 7 days
Before We Begin – Your Workshop Checklist
A quiet space to work
Good lighting and a comfortable seat
Your selected materials (see list below)
Notebook or space to jot down ideas
Zoom installed and tested
Headphones or speakers
A warm drink or glass of water
Materials & Tools You'll Need
Base cloth or squares: Several fabric pieces to use as foundations for each appliqué block (approx. 15 x 15cm, or similar)
Fabric scraps: A curated mix of colours, in similar weights, and textures for creating your shapes. Dress making weight fabrics work best - nothing to light weight.
Needle and thread: Hand-sewing needles and thread. I prefer long sharp darners, but needles of your choice for general sewing will work.
Fabric scissors: For precise cutting
Pins or glue stick: To hold shapes in place before stitching
Optional tools: Thimble, ruler or measuring tape, iron
Thin card for making templates / Or freezer paper (link to this product here)
Who the Workshop is For
This workshop is ideal for those with some hand-stitching experience who want to explore a different approach to building patchwork. It offers an accessible way to work with more complex shapes, allowing you to layer and build compositions through appliqué rather than piecing seams. Perfect for those who enjoy working visually and intuitively with cloth.
About Your Teacher: Julius Arthur
Julius Arthur is a textile artist, designer, and author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand. He founded House of Quinn in 2014 as a space for making, process, and exploration—where traditional craft techniques meet contemporary design.
Working across textiles, collage, and objects, Julius creates works rooted in materiality, memory, and form. He holds an MDes in Fashion Design and Business, with a background in textile and 3D design.
Copyright Notice
All House of Quinn workshops and materials are protected under copyright. The content shared—whether visual, verbal, written, or conceptual—is intended for personal use only. It may not be reproduced, taught, adapted, or used for commercial purposes without express written permission. By joining this workshop, you agree not to replicate or teach its content in any form.
©HouseofQuinn2025 All rights reserved.
