In this five day workshop with Jenny Haynes you will be playing with circles and wedges, colour and transparency to create your own modern quilt.
About this course:
The class is based on one of Jenny Hayne’s designs (#AktersnurraQuilt) but for the Full Tilt Quilt, the circular blocks will be multiplied and flipped, cut down and reassembled to create a kaleidoscope of colour. This is also a two-in-one design where the cut-offs create a second, surprise design.
Learning Objectives:
Amongst the many techniques and skills covered in this class are no-pin curves, seam matching, pressing, colour work and construction. Jenny will show you how you can transform the design by altering the colours, changing the colour placement or by using prints, solids or a mix of both. To get all participants workshop ready, there’ll be a two hour ‘Get Ready!’ preparation session on Zoom a few months prior to the in-person workshop. This will enable you to get your head around what we will do in class, as well as get your fabric and tools ready. In the prep class, Jenny will talk you through the design and pattern, templates and pre-cutting, as well as suggesting different ways to pick colours with the help of tools like drawing programs and colour apps as well as analogue tools such as coloured pencils. Individuality is highly encouraged and Jenny will show you multiple ways of making the design yours.
Level:
The class is targeted at the experienced quilter who would like to develop their craftsmanship further. Adventurous and brave beginners should also feel encouraged to apply. No previous curve experience is required, but general quilting knowledge is assumed (how to use a rotary cutter, sew with an accurate seam allowance etc.) and an eye for precision always helps.
Included:
• a two hour prep session (on zoom)
• 25 hours of in-person teaching
• PDF templates for printing
• PDF pattern of the Full Tilt quilt
Dates and Location:
‘Get Ready!’ Session 5pm – 7pm BST (18:00 – 20:00 CEST),
4th of April, 2027 – on Zoom
The in-person workshop will take place at Atelier Clos Mirabel, 3rd-10th of July, 2027
Quilting Workshop Retreat with Jenny Haynes:
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 We start with checking colours and placement, discuss tweaks and go through the plan for the course.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 We begin assembling our first circle. Jenny will share her tips on sewing curves using no pins, matching seams and pressing curves.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 The morning is spent on more curve and wedge piecing as we continue sewing the remaining circles.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Once we’ve got the remaining circles made we look at how the composition, transparency and overall look of the final piece would change by altering the position of the second cut. We audition different background colours to see how they affect the final design.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Once we’ve weighed up our different options we proceed with sewing the background to the circles.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Now we’re ready to start cutting up our circles and reassembling them.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Wednesday – Free Day
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in a local vineyard, exploring Pau or beyond.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 This is the day of progress and problem solving. Any tweaks, alterations and fixes are tackled with Jenny’s help.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 We look at different ways the cutoffs can be used to create a second quilt design. Whether you go for symmetrical or improv this is an additional opportunity to play.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Our last full day. Last bit of sewing.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Jenny will show you different ways to plan your quilting whether you prefer using pen and paper or a drawing program. Important, take a group photo with all your stunning makes!
6.00 – Evening exhibition in the art studio with aperitifs followed by 4-course dinner in the Manor House
Saturday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
Equipment & Supplies:
Equipment & Supplies in Detail
The Art Studio, offers a spacious open plan layout of 75 m2. It is available at all times during your stay. Click here for more information.
Non-participating guests: we are more than happy to welcome non-workshop guests, accompanying partners, family or friends. There are plenty of activities to experience around Clos Mirabel, that will make your holiday unforgettable Click here for more information.
Picture, black background: Digital drawing of the Full Tilt Quilt by Carmen Bickle @cabiquilting
Picture, dark grey background: A mockup of the Full Tilt Quilt from the class sample by Carmen Bickle @cabiquilting
