Hand-Stitched Patchwork: Improvising with Cloth
A gentle introduction to patchwork using hand-sewn techniques and an intuitive, abstract approach. Learn how to piece, stitch, and explore colour and texture through improvised making.
Workshop Description
This relaxed and hands-on workshop introduces the foundations of patchwork through a slower, stitched-by-hand approach. Working intuitively with cloth, you’ll explore how to create your own abstract compositions using basic hand sewing and construction techniques.
Rather than following traditional patchwork blocks, we’ll use improvisation as a guide, responding to shape, texture, and colour to build layered, expressive surfaces. You’ll be shown how to hand-stitch sections together, how to create patchwork blocks, and how to develop visual rhythm through placement and form.
This session is ideal for beginners or anyone curious about working more intuitively with textiles. By the end, you’ll have created a small patchwork top or a starting point for a larger piece, with the skills and confidence to continue at your own pace.
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
Recording Access: Yes, available for 14 days
Price: £65.00
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
Fabric scraps: Gather a small selection of fabric in colours and textures you enjoy working with. Cotton and linen are ideal, as well as shirting or garment-weight cloth. Avoid thick upholstery or stretchy fabrics, which can be difficult to hand stitch.
Needle and thread: A simple hand-sewing needle and thread are all you need. I recommend long darner needles in sizes 3 to 9, but use whatever you’re most comfortable with. Cotton or quilting thread works well, though regular sewing thread is fine too.
Fabric scissors: Sharp scissors for cutting fabric.
Pins or safety pins: Useful for holding pieces in place while you stitch.
Optional tools: A ruler or measuring tape, iron, thimble, and a small cutting mat if you have one. None are essential, but they can be helpful as you work.
Who the workshop is for
This workshop is for anyone curious about starting patchwork with a more relaxed, hands-on method. No previous experience is needed, just an interest in textiles and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re new to sewing or want to revisit the basics with a fresh, intuitive approach, this is a space to play, learn, and build confidence through making.
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.
A gentle introduction to patchwork using hand-sewn techniques and an intuitive, abstract approach. Learn how to piece, stitch, and explore colour and texture through improvised making.
Workshop Description
This relaxed and hands-on workshop introduces the foundations of patchwork through a slower, stitched-by-hand approach. Working intuitively with cloth, you’ll explore how to create your own abstract compositions using basic hand sewing and construction techniques.
Rather than following traditional patchwork blocks, we’ll use improvisation as a guide, responding to shape, texture, and colour to build layered, expressive surfaces. You’ll be shown how to hand-stitch sections together, how to create patchwork blocks, and how to develop visual rhythm through placement and form.
This session is ideal for beginners or anyone curious about working more intuitively with textiles. By the end, you’ll have created a small patchwork top or a starting point for a larger piece, with the skills and confidence to continue at your own pace.
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
Recording Access: Yes, available for 14 days
Price: £65.00
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
Fabric scraps: Gather a small selection of fabric in colours and textures you enjoy working with. Cotton and linen are ideal, as well as shirting or garment-weight cloth. Avoid thick upholstery or stretchy fabrics, which can be difficult to hand stitch.
Needle and thread: A simple hand-sewing needle and thread are all you need. I recommend long darner needles in sizes 3 to 9, but use whatever you’re most comfortable with. Cotton or quilting thread works well, though regular sewing thread is fine too.
Fabric scissors: Sharp scissors for cutting fabric.
Pins or safety pins: Useful for holding pieces in place while you stitch.
Optional tools: A ruler or measuring tape, iron, thimble, and a small cutting mat if you have one. None are essential, but they can be helpful as you work.
Who the workshop is for
This workshop is for anyone curious about starting patchwork with a more relaxed, hands-on method. No previous experience is needed, just an interest in textiles and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re new to sewing or want to revisit the basics with a fresh, intuitive approach, this is a space to play, learn, and build confidence through making.
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.
A gentle introduction to patchwork using hand-sewn techniques and an intuitive, abstract approach. Learn how to piece, stitch, and explore colour and texture through improvised making.
Workshop Description
This relaxed and hands-on workshop introduces the foundations of patchwork through a slower, stitched-by-hand approach. Working intuitively with cloth, you’ll explore how to create your own abstract compositions using basic hand sewing and construction techniques.
Rather than following traditional patchwork blocks, we’ll use improvisation as a guide, responding to shape, texture, and colour to build layered, expressive surfaces. You’ll be shown how to hand-stitch sections together, how to create patchwork blocks, and how to develop visual rhythm through placement and form.
This session is ideal for beginners or anyone curious about working more intuitively with textiles. By the end, you’ll have created a small patchwork top or a starting point for a larger piece, with the skills and confidence to continue at your own pace.
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
Recording Access: Yes, available for 14 days
Price: £65.00
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
Fabric scraps: Gather a small selection of fabric in colours and textures you enjoy working with. Cotton and linen are ideal, as well as shirting or garment-weight cloth. Avoid thick upholstery or stretchy fabrics, which can be difficult to hand stitch.
Needle and thread: A simple hand-sewing needle and thread are all you need. I recommend long darner needles in sizes 3 to 9, but use whatever you’re most comfortable with. Cotton or quilting thread works well, though regular sewing thread is fine too.
Fabric scissors: Sharp scissors for cutting fabric.
Pins or safety pins: Useful for holding pieces in place while you stitch.
Optional tools: A ruler or measuring tape, iron, thimble, and a small cutting mat if you have one. None are essential, but they can be helpful as you work.
Who the workshop is for
This workshop is for anyone curious about starting patchwork with a more relaxed, hands-on method. No previous experience is needed, just an interest in textiles and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re new to sewing or want to revisit the basics with a fresh, intuitive approach, this is a space to play, learn, and build confidence through making.
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.
Workshop Terms & Conditions
We’re so pleased you’ll be joining a House of Quinn workshop! These sessions are designed to be an engaging and inspiring experience, and we want to ensure everything runs smoothly for all attendees. Please take a moment to read through the terms and conditions before booking.
1. Booking & Payments
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Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
Workshop places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Attendee Details & Workshop Access
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to submit attendee details. This form must be completed for each participant, including yourself if attending, no later than 10 days before the workshop to ensure access.
If you purchased a ticket for someone else, please forward the attendee form to them so they can register their details.
Zoom links and workshop access will only be sent to the registered attendee emails provided via the form.
If attendee details are not submitted by the deadline, we cannot guarantee workshop access, and unfortunately, no refunds or rescheduling will be provided.
3. Cancellations & No Refund Policy
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We do not offer refunds or reschedules if you miss the live session.
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5. Workshop Content & Recording Access
The workshop will be live and interactive, and all attendees are encouraged to participate fully.
A recording will be available for [X] days after the session. Access to the recording is strictly limited to registered attendees.
Workshop content is for personal educational use only and must not be shared, recorded, or redistributed.
6. Technology & Participation
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House of Quinn is not responsible for technical issues on the attendee’s end, and no refunds will be issued for missed sessions due to connectivity problems.
If technical issues occur on our end, a suitable solution (reschedule or recording) will be offered.
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