Quilting Masterclass: Curves, precision and design
By Jenny Haynes
In this four-day patchwork masterclass, award-winning quilt designer Jenny Haynes will teach you her ‘twice-cut Drunkard's Path’ technique, one of the key techniques of her patchwork method. The class is based on her latest design, the Havsglas Quilt, which stems from her fascination and research into overlapping curves and transparency.
What will you learn?
You will work on the Havsglas design, for which Jenny developed the ‘twice cut’ technique. This involves sewing main and shadow colours together in curved shapes, then cutting them up and sewing them back together. This creates the suggestion of transparency and layered curves.
Other skills that will be covered include sewing curves without pins, joining seams, use of colour and the basics of quilting and patchwork design. Jenny will also teach you her quilting hack with freezer paper.
For whom?
This masterclass is designed for quilters with intermediate to advanced experience who want to refine their skills. Beginner quilters with courage are also welcome but keep in mind that a basic knowledge of quilting is important.
About Jenny
Jenny Haynes, founder of 'Papper, Sax, Sten', is an award-winning quilt designer with a background in pattern cutting and textile design. She has exhibited her work in renowned venues such as the V&A Museum in London and her designs have been published worldwide. She is coming all the way from the UK to give this masterclass, so don't miss it!
Preparation and supplies
To get all participants ready for the master class, Jenny runs a ‘Get ready!’ session via Zoom a few months in advance. This allows you to get oriented on what we will be doing during the workshop and get your fabric and tools ready. In the ‘Get ready!’ session, Jenny will update you on the Havsglas design and pattern, stencilling and pre-cutting, and give suggestions on different ways to choose fabrics and colours using tools such as drawing programmes and colour apps. These preparations will get you off to a flying start in February!
You will be sent the recording of this online session so you can review everything at your leisure. You will also receive PDF templates and the Havsglas Quilt pattern (in two sizes).
Supply list:
- Sewing machine
- Iron and ironing board/ironing mat
- Fine thread (40 or 50 thickness) in a neutral colour or a colour that matches your project
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Fabric scissors
- Long ruler with grids
- Non-permanent fabric marker/pen/chalk
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Freezer paper
- Glue stick
- Templates and patterns (i.e. access to a printer)
- Fabric - Please wait to purchase fabric until after the ‘Get ready!’ session!
Except for fabric, the TextielMuseum may have materials available for participants who are missing something or cannot bring their own. Please get in touch with us if you would like to use one of our machines (we have a limited number on loan), or other supplies so that we have enough in stock.
Annulering en terugbetaling
What if you have bought a ticket but cannot attend the master class?
1. If you let us know that you cannot attend at least four weeks before the masterclass, we can cancel your participation and give you a full refund. You can also choose to change your ticket to the same master class on another date, provided there are still places available.
2. Unfortunately, if you cancel less than four weeks in advance, you are not entitled to a refund or rebooking.
3. You may pass your ticket on to someone else. If so, we would like to know who will take your place no later than one week in advance.
Please notify us of the cancellation or changes via [email protected]. We are of course also available for all your questions!
