Upcylling

Turn leftover fabric scraps into beautiful, embellished table runners or cushions in this hands-on crazy patchwork workshop
About this Event

Bring Your Scraps to Life!

Join us for a hands-on, creative afternoon learning the art of crazy patchwork—a historic Victorian textile technique that combines irregular fabric shapes into stunning, textured designs.

Whether you have a stash of quilting cotton offcuts, denim remnants, vintage silks, or sentimental fabric scraps, this workshop will teach you how to stitch them together without rigid templates or strict grids.

What You Will Learn

• Foundation Piecing: How to piece irregular fabric shapes using paper or muslin backing for smooth, flat results.
• Fabric Pairing & Balance: How to combine different colors, prints, and textures effectively.
• Seam Embellishment: Basic embroidery stitches (feather stitch, herringbone, chain stitch) to highlight your seam lines.
• Project Assembly: How to plan your patchwork block into a finished table runner, mat, or throw cushion cover.

What to Bring

• Your Fabric Scraps: Gather cotton offcuts, ribbons, lace, or old garments. (Extra scraps will also be provided!)
• Sewing Kit (Optional): Fabric scissors, pins, and any favorite embroidery threads or beads you’d like to incorporate.

What’s Provided

• Foundation backing fabric and batting.
• Sewing machines, basic thread, and embroidery needles.
• Ironing stations and cutting mats.
• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

No previous quilting experience is required! Basic sewing machine familiarity is helpful, but beginner crafters and experienced stitchers looking for a freeform, relaxing project are all welcome.

How to find the Workshop

We are located at 39 High Bridge, Newcastle City Centre (NE1 1EW).

• Walking: We’re just a few minutes' walk from Grey Street or a 5-minute walk from Monument Metro.
• Parking: The nearest parking is at Dean Street Car Park (a 3-minute walk) or Manors Car Park.
• Entry: When you arrive, head into the alleyway where you will see a white door. The buzzer is currently being shy, so please send a quick text to 07453 480080 when you're outside, and I’ll come down to let you in!