i day workshop

Let's Quilt:
Quilting for Beginners

Discover the creative possibilities of quilting in this practical 4-hour workshop led by talented and experienced quilter, Mira Jones.


Designed for people who can already use a sewing machine, this workshop offers a friendly and accessible introduction to the foundations of quilting.

Students will learn how to combine fabric, wadding and stitching to create two small quilted pieces while developing techniques that can later be applied to larger quilts and textile projects.


Throughout the session, Mira will guide students step by step through preparing fabrics, creating quilted layers, sewing the pieces together, adding binding and completing professional-looking finishes.


By the end of the workshop, each student will have created a 9 x 9-inch quilted square and a bound circular quilted piece. These can be used as coasters, table mats, decorative textile pieces, handmade gifts or samples for future quilting projects.


The workshop is also inspired by sustainable textile making, encouraging students to explore the creative potential of fabric scraps, leftover materials and smaller pieces of cloth together.

Where

In Person 

11 Miners Way,
CT3 3AW

Current Dates

Fri, 21st Aug
4pm -8pm

Sun, 23rd Aug
11am- 3pm

Level

Beginner Quilting

Price

£69.99

a 1-day workshop

What you will learn

  • Preparing and combining fabrics
  • Simple patchwork and piecing techniques
  • Layering fabric, wadding and backing
  • Machine quilting, binding and finishing
  • Working with fabric scraps and small offcuts
  • Applying the same techniques to larger quilting projects
  • Students will create one 9 x 9-inch quilted square and one bound circular quilted piece
  • Learning in a relaxed and supportive studio environment.
We will provide all materials needed for this workshop.

Who can Join?

This workshop is suitable for adults who can already use a sewing machine and would like to explore quilting for the first time or build on their existing sewing skills.

It is ideal for dressmakers, sewing enthusiasts, textile makers and anyone interested in patchwork, fabric, colour, sustainable making or learning how to turn smaller fabric pieces into useful quilted projects.

No previous quilting experience is required, but students must be able to thread and operate a sewing machine independently and complete basic machine sewing.

This workshop is not suitable for complete sewing beginners.

What's Included

We will provide the materials needed for the workshop projects, including a selection of fabrics and fabric scraps, wadding, backing materials, threads, binding and templates.

Sewing machines and essential studio equipment will also be available for use during the session.

Students should bring their own basic sewing kit, including fabric scissors, a tape measure, dressmaking pins or clips, thread scissors or snips, and any other sewing tools they regularly use.

Light refreshments, including biscuits and drinks, will be available during the workshop.

Please note that rotary cutters are not permitted for use at the school.

Join Us

Spaces for the in-person workshops are limited so early booking is encouraged. You would receive a link to select your preferred date to attend after booking.

Meet the Tutor - Mira Jones

Mira Jones is the creative maker behind Bluebell Hill Crafts, a sewing and textile craft brand rooted in a love of fabric, colour, texture, storytelling and sustainable making.

Her creative practice includes quilting, fabric collage, stitched paper projects, quilted book covers, hand-stitched fabric bangles, fabric gifts and scrap-based textile work. Mira is especially passionate about reducing waste and finding beauty in leftover materials, often transforming tiny fabric scraps into thoughtful, practical and one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.

Mira’s quilting work includes both structured and expressive approaches, including improv curve quilting and fabric collage. One of her improv curve quilts has recently been selected to travel to the United States as part of a quilt show, where it will feature alongside work celebrating a specialist fabric collection.

Alongside her own creative practice, Mira has volunteered with Project Linus for several years, helping to make quilts for children and teenagers in need. These donated quilts support young people in circumstances such as long-term hospital care, foster care, therapy recovery and other difficult life situations.

In this workshop, Mira brings together her love of quilting, sustainable textile practice and accessible craft teaching. She will guide students step by step through layering, stitching, binding and finishing small quilted pieces, helping them build confidence while learning techniques that can later be applied to larger quilting projects.

Frequently asked questions

What would we cover?

During the workshop, you will learn the foundations of quilting, including fabric preparation, simple patchwork and piecing, layering fabric with wadding and backing, machine quilting, binding and finishing. You will complete a 9 x 9-inch quilted square and a bound circular quilted piece, while learning techniques that can later be applied to larger quilting projects.

Do I need to bring a sewing machine?

No, you do not need to bring a sewing machine. Sewing machines will be available to use at Kent School of Fashion during the workshop.

You should, however, bring your own basic sewing kit, including fabric scissors, a tape measure, dressmaking pins or clips, and thread scissors or snips.

When can I arrive for my class?

You may arrive up to 15 minutes before the class to get settled in. We appreciate you arriving on time to be able to start the session promptly. 

What is the Address?

Kent School of Fashion
Unit 11, Miners Way Business Park
Aylesham
CT3 3AW 

Is there parking?

Yes! There is ample free parking available on-site. We kindly advise not to park directly outside the door; instead, feel free to use the road parking within the premises, behind the school unit or the car park by Garrity House.

I have more questions.

If you have not found an answer to your questions here, we are available to provide you more information you may need.
Send a Text /WhatsApp Message on 07770 974940
Call on 07770 974940 / 01304 505086
Email hello@kentschooloffashion.com

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    Canterbury 
    CT3 3AW
    United Kingdom 
  • hello@kentschooloffashion.com 
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    07770 974940
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