Free-form Quiltmaking w/ Jessie Cuts - Threads 2026

Jessie’s talk, ‘Free-form Quiltmaking’ will describe her approach to making quilts, how she got there and what you can do to just get started yourself.

The talk links in with her new book, ‘Free-form Quilts and Patchwork’, (Batsford) which will be available to buy and have signed by the author after the session!

Jessie shows quilting doesn’t need to be daunting or require meticulous measurements or lots of planning. Instead, you can design and make up your work as you go along, being playful with colour and allowing mistakes to take your projects in new creative directions.

Come along and be inspired.

About Jessie

Jessie Cutts, working as Cutts & Sons explores the possibilities and limitations of form and colour through fabric, using traditional quilting techniques.

Bringing together a 20-year background in graphic and communication design, illustration and a lot of making on the side, Jessie works to create artwork and objects that elevate quilting to something that can be enjoyed in a new and modern way.

While the pieces are created using patchwork and quilting stitches, the designs take an organic, free-form approach to pattern and line work. These are ‘made’ artworks, using a domestic, functional craft to create pieces that are at once modern, colourful and textural.

About Threads Textile Festival

This event is taking place as part of Sunny Bank Mills' annual celebration of textiles; featuring a series of workshops, exhibitions, talks, and a large textile market. This year’s Threads Textile Festival will take place across the site of Sunny Bank Mills on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026.

Find out more about Threads on our website.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Terms and booking conditions

Talk bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable. If we need to cancel the talk for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

Accessibility

The venue of this talk is on the 2nd floor of the 1912 Mill, which is accessed via two flights of stairs or a wheelchair accessible lift.

There are accessible toilets on the ground and 2nd floor of the venue.

If you have any questions around access prior to the event, please email [email protected]. If you need any assistance on the day, please find a Mill Host in a pink hi-vis vest.

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