Kawandi Quilting: Slow Stitched, Improvisational Patchwork

An opportunity to explore Kawandi - the hand quilting tradition of the Siddi people in southwestern India. These quilts utilise scrap fabric and a simple running stitch from the outside-in to create a vibrant, textured quilt.
Suitable for absolute beginners to hand stitching and quilting as well as the experienced!
You will begin a coaster, placemat or wall hanging to finish at home, where you can apply what you’ve learned to starting larger projects.
You will learn more about the Siddi people and this simple, meditative technique, as well as how to:
select appropriate fabrics and materials
place and attach fabric pieces using a running stitch
incorporate embroideries and ‘found objects’ such as leaves, shells and beads for an extra creative approach
finish the quilt
Needles, thread, pins and batting will be provided. Please bring your own fabric scraps and a piece of fabric to back your quilt with – or fabric can be provided for an additional £5 on the day.
Cost: £35 per person.
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