Ouse Valley Quilters' Workshop Reviews

Monkey Buttons Bag Workshop

Amanda arrived with a camper van full of lovely things to 'show and sell'. She not only designs lots of bags, but also designs and makes quilts. She has made some lovely Jelly Roll quilts.

You can visit her website - Monkey Buttons.

Some of us were doing the Pacific Blue bag and others were doing the Barcelona bag. A very busy day, but a good one.  Amanda kept us on the go and was great at talking both groups through each step, she worked really hard to make sure that no one was left behind or was struggling. Lots of hints and tips as well.

Most of us are now sold on fusible wadding, (judging by the amount bought). It is so easy, not sure it would be suitable for a full sized bed quilt, but for wall hangings and small items it is brilliant. Amanda also had a selection of variegated threads and was particularly good at suggesting colours to use.

'Gentle Curved Piecing' with Sandra Grusd

"Absolutely Superb"
"Excellent Workshop"
"Fantastic Technique"

Just some of the comments on the workshop held on 12th March. Sandra Grusd was teaching, gentle curved piecing, and how to insert small irregular strips across the piece, also curvey chequerboards, peaks and valleys.

Sandra also gave out some patterns for crooked crosses and irregular log cabin, which offer a further slant on the technique.

This workshop was substituted at the last minute and from the comments received it was a very popular choice.