June Block of the Month Presentation

On June 13, 2016 By corkipsIn Block of the MonthLeave a comment

Here’s a recording of the Block of the Month presentation that was given at our June Meeting.

Patchwork Bag Presentation

On April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 By corkipsIn TutorialsLeave a comment

Here’s the Patchwork Bag Presentation!

I found an error in the cutting instructions which I fixed before exporting the slideshow presentation, so you’ll hear the audio of me discovering it, but not see the error. Cutting instructions in the handout are and have been correct.

Download the handout instructions here.

Back To Basics – Quarter Inch Seam Test

On April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 By corkipsIn Back to Basics, UncategorizedLeave a comment

After a bit of a break, our Back to Basics video series has returned!

Have you ever wondered why your quilt blocks have come out short, despite accurate measurements of your cutting? It may be that your quarter inch seam is not a quarter inch!

This video outlines a simple test you can perform with some fabric scraps.

Fabric scraps should measure 2.5 inches wide, length does not matter. Sew your three scraps together, and the middle piece should measure exactly 2 inches wide!

Sewing Groups around Cork

On March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 By corkipsIn AdminLeave a comment

At our last meeting, we decided to have a resource for members of the sewing groups around Cork! You can find them in the tab at the top of the page entitled “Sewing Groups Around Cork”

Or click on the link here.

If you’re interested in adding your group’s information, please send an email to corkips AT gmail DOT com (with no spaces and the @ and . symbols included.) Be sure to include location, times, and especially a contact number for interested members to contact.

Back to Basics – Patchwork Terminology

On February 8, 2016February 7, 2016 By corkipsIn Back to BasicsLeave a comment

We’ve posted another video to our YouTube channel! This week’s video goes over some of the terminology you may come across when you begin patchworking!

Enjoy!

Back to Basics – Tools for Patchwork

On February 1, 2016January 31, 2016 By corkipsIn Back to BasicsLeave a comment

Here’s our third video in our Back to Basics series. In it, you’ll find examples of many of the tools needed for patchwork, and some tools you may be interested in investing in after you’ve made a quilt or two. Enjoy!

Class Opportunity!

On October 18, 2015October 18, 2015 By corkipsIn Class OpportunityLeave a comment

Irish Quilt and Design

Double Wedding Ring

Emer Fahy

2-day Workshop

October 31^st & November 1^st

This beautiful old pattern is always a favourite. It’s been around in various styles for a long time, but we will explore the wide (maybe unlimited!) possibilities of this pattern. We will work on effects based on colour placement in the rings, the design possibilities for variations in the background, and structural variations in the rings themselves. We will also learn how to draft your own pattern or variation in any size. We will try a few possible techniques for stitching the pattern – and of course, we will actually make a sample set of rings!

You will have everything you need to design and make your own Double Wedding Ring project in any size and for any purpose – quilt, wall-hanging, table-runner, clothing, what ever your imagination can come up with!

Classes include Tea, Coffee, Snacks anytime, and Emer’s famous lunches.

We gather from 9.30 for tea and set-up, so that we can start at 10.00

We break at 5.00pm, but people are always welcome to stay on and sew.

Workshop €190

Questions & Bookings: emerfahy.quilts@gmail.com 086-300 2888