Join internationally renowned Daisy Aschehoug with like-minded passionate quilters looking out towards the entire Atlantic Pyrenean mountain range. This perfect soothing setting combined with focused expert instruction will give you long lasting joy and motivate you to undertake more ambitious quilted art works.
About this course:
Traditional quit designs regularly use a building block that resembles a quarter circle: Drunkards Path, Solomon’s Path, Old Maid’s Puzzle, Falling Timber, Wonder of the World, Wagon Wheel.
In this workshop, we’ll move beyond the traditional and dive into innovative techniques and designs that highlight the versatility of the quarter circle. Whether you’re interested in dynamic layouts, modern twists, or unexpected applications, this workshop offers the tools to hone your curved piecing techniques and the inspiration to see your fabric and piecing in a whole new light. Join us to discover how a simple shape can lead to endless possibilities!
Course Outline:
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks followed by dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Morning lecture on the design versatility of the quarter circle followed by creative exercises to begin creating individual designs.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon design discussion followed by design refinement and sharing.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
Morning lecture on the engineering of a quarter circle seam and practice sewing exercises.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon demonstrations and tips for cutting fabric, processing upcycled/recycled components. planning of fabric placement within 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 – 1.00 Morning work session to continue cutting fabric and piecing components.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon demonstration on pressing, trimming, and joining components to create effects and illusions.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore 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 – 1.00 Continue piecing and troubleshooting challenges.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Continue piecing and troubleshooting challenges.
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 – 1.00 Final assembly of quilt tops.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio clean up and preparing for evening exhibition
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Saturday – Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
Required Materials
- 3-4 different fabrics in 2 yard cuts (for a total of 6-8 yards)
- Assorted smaller pieces that fit with your preferred quilting style. These can be fat quarter bundles, a small bag of scraps, a jelly roll. Bring 1 or 2 things that spark your interest and either coordinate or contrast with the colors of your yardage.
- 1-2 elements of clean, upcycled/recycled textiles to incorporate into your design. These should be woven and not jersey. Examples are button up shirts, table cloth, sheets or duvet covers, a sentimental uniform.
Note: Much of the creative process relies on the constraints of using what we have. Please do not stress or worry about bringing “enough” as part of the joy in “making” during this week will be inspired by the unique elements available. Daisy will guide you
towards a pleasing design that utilizes materials on hand.
Optional Materials
A limited supply of these materials will be available, but if you have a preferred type, you are welcome to bring it.
- Grid lined paper (or dotted), minimum of 50 sheets, any size
- Small set of colored pencils
- Sewline glue pen
Materials available on site for purchase (all optional)
- Sewline glue sticks ad
- Yardage of neutral fabrics (kona cotton, essex linen) in blue, black, gray, white.
- Acrylic templates
Equipment provided by instructor
- Extra irons and travel-sized ironing boards
- Cutting mats for participants to share
- Rotary cutters
- Pins
- Batting to tape to walls for displaying projects in progress
Equipment provided by Clos Mirabel
- Sewing machines
- Steam iron and ironing board
- A1 cutting boards
- Assorted tables, chairs, etc.
