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Workshop Description:

In this workshop you will create your own version of Fiona’s Celtic knot quilt “Meditation Upon Hidden Mysteries of Ancient Times”. Fiona will show you how to use the Clover Fusible Bias Tape Maker and the Clover Mini Iron to make your Celtic knot. She will also show you how to use raw-edge appliqué to create a flow of fabric leaves over your quilt, and finish with echo quilting (free-motion machine quilting). Playing with non-standard quilt shapes is also an enjoyable feature of this workshop.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Raw-edge appliqué
• Making bias strips using the Clover Fusible Bias Tape Maker and Clover Mini Iron (for the Celtic knot)
• Using a pieced background
• Creating a quilt with an unusual outer shape
• Echo quilting (free-motion machine quilting)

Workshop Description:

Fiona Hammond will teach you how to make your own peyote stitch beads, and then combine them with other beaded elements to create a vibrant necklace. Instructions for making matching earrings are included in the class notes.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic peyote stitch technique
• Zipping up the peyote to create your bead
• Completing your peyote beads with end beads and simple wire loops
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• Making additional beaded sections for your necklace
• Attaching appropriate findings to complete your jewellery

Workshop description:

Fiona Hammond will show you how to create a versatile and unusual pendant using peyote stitch around a double-sided picture. Your pendant will look wonderful on a chain or beaded rope necklace, and can be worn with either side facing out for two different looks.

Topics covered in this workshop: 

• Basic peyote stitch technique
• Beading over a laminated picture
• Increasing around corners
• Creating a peyote stitch bail
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the  work; conditioning beading threads

Kits are available for this workshop.

Workshop Description:

Learn the spiral rope technique while creating a fabulous pair of earrings featuring pearls and seed beads. This is a great way to try out off-loom beadweaving techniques with a quick and achievable project.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic spiral rope technique
• Incorporating different sizes of beads in your spiral rope
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• Attaching appropriate findings to complete your jewellery

Workshop Description:

Create your own version of Fiona’s galaxy quilt “Cosmic Catherine Wheel”. The main design element of this small wall quilt is the bead embellishment around a glass cabochon. You will learn several bead-embellishment techniques and also play with raw-edge appliqué and free-motion machine quilting. The result will be a small (approximately 35 cm square) wall quilt with loads of bling!

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Several bead-embellishment techniques – beaded backstitch, bead couching, bead stacks, peyote stitch cabochon bezel
• Raw-edge appliqué
• Free-motion machine quilting

Workshop Description:

This workshop will introduce you to some bead embellishment basics, combined with some simple machine sewing. The result will be a stunning fabric greeting card that your friends or loved ones will treasure for many years.

This project is a great way to use some of your fabric scraps and small amounts of leftover beads from other projects.  The card has a piece of paper stitched inside where you can write your greeting. The finished card measures 9 inches x 7 inches (23 cm x 17.8 cm) when open or 4½ inches x 7 inches (11.5 cm x 17.8 cm) when closed.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Beaded backstitch
• Basic greeting card construction, including simple raw-edge appliqué

Workshop Description:

Learn how to make your own peyote stitch beads while creating a fabulous pair of earrings. This is a great way to try out off-loom beadweaving techniques with a quick and achievable project.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic peyote stitch technique
• Zipping up a peyote strip to make a tube
• Completing your peyote beads with end beads and simple wire loops
• Making additional beaded dangles for your earrings
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• Attaching appropriate findings to complete your jewellery

Workshop Description:

Fiona Hammond will guide you through all the steps involved in making your own Exotic Beaded Tassel Pendant – from creating your own special silk fabric using watercolour pencils and foils, to making a beaded bead using brick stitch. Your one-of-a-kind pendant will look amazing on a simple chain or ribbon necklace, or a more detailed beaded rope.

 Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic brick stitch technique, and how to work this over a wooden bead (including increasing an decreasing)
• How to use watercolour pencils to colour a unique piece of silk fabric for your tassel
• How to use special foils to add exotic highlights to your silk
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• General construction techniques for your tassel, including wire wrapped loops

Workshop Description:

Fiona Hammond will teach you how to make a stunning necklace with the spiral rope technique, using pearls, seed beads and Delicas.  You will learn the basics of the spiral rope technique as well as how to create variations. Instructions for making matching earrings are included in the class notes. This technique is one of Fiona’s favourite off-loom beadweaving techniques.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic spiral rope technique
• Variations, such as changing the size of the spiral
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads
• Attaching appropriate findings to complete your jewellery

Workshop Description:

Fiona Hammond will teach you how to make your own Spring Bling Beaded Blossom Brooch featuring a dichroic glass cabochon with peyote-beaded bezel in the centre of the flower. The fabric petals will be provided in the workshop kit, but instructions on how to make your own petals at home are included in the workshop notes.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Beaded backstitch
• Creating a beaded bezel using peyote stitch (including decreasing, and varying the bead size)
• General construction techniques for the brooch
• Beadweaving basics: starting and finishing your threads; keeping good tension in the work; conditioning beading threads