Julia Gahagan workshop

On Saturday 6th September 2014 we held a workshop with Julia Gahagan to make mini quilts. The techniques used were shadow applique and quilting. These were great fun and economical for quilters with scraps, as the largest pieces of fabric were roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper, the rest literally scraps. 















Works in progress

Julia was helpful with fabric choices, explaining the principles of using light,medium and dark tones in your design to get a good contrast. This lead to some small changes with better definition. It was a satisfying workshop, as you had the majority of the work done by the end of the day, with a bit of finishing off when you got it home. Each one is a unique miniature work of art. If you can bear to part with it, it would make a lovely gift. If not you could make a few more for giving.




End of day results

Everyone seemed to have a good time. The Trinity Centre is a lovely venue for workshops, with natural light and good facilities. We were well looked after by Judy who was on duty that day.


Beavering away


Editors notes: Some finished examples from the workshop.



Shadow applique and foundation piecing - work by Christine, Tanya and Irena