91 Patrick Street, Hobart, Tas 7000
(03) 6234 2279
The Patch Works offers an extensive and varied range of patchwork fabric. Fabric for traditional patchwork quilts and fabric for contemporary quilting including many batiks and Kaffe Fassett fabrics. The PatchWorks has classes throughout the year and offers a beginners patchwork quilt class with free tuition to get you started.
Term 2 Class List - 2024
The PatchWorks conducts a number of quilt making classes throughout the year including a free tuition
beginners quilt class for those who would love to make a quilt but don’t know where to start. We have three class terms and publish class lists prior to commencement of each term. Drop by or ring to sign-up for a class.
Patchwork Classes
Our patchwork classes are designed to please both beginners and experienced quilters. Skill levels are indicated throughout. Sample quilts are for inspiration, color and fabric can be individually selected, the choice is yours.
* We provide unlimited tea and coffee (and afternoon tea) for class participants, but you will need to bring your own lunch.
Free Class! Absolute Beginners
A FREE class! If you would like to learn to do patchwork this is the class for you. You will learn the correct techniques of rotary cutting, machine piecing, sewing accurate seams, pressing, quilt construction, layering , quilting and binding your quilt. There is no tuition fee but you will need fabric, a basic sewing machine and tools. A supply list will be available when you enroll. Limited spaces available.
4th & 18th August [2 sessions] 9.30-3.30
No tuition fee Sunday
Sew Social
Would you like to sit and sew with a group of like- minded quilters? Our new Saturday morning class offers that opportunity. Just book and come along to sew and share in a comfortable environment. When it is cold the wood heater will be blazing and there is tea and coffee available. We have a large cutting table and plenty of table space for either machine or hand work. There is also abundant free parking.
22 June, 13 July, 10 Aug, 14 Sept 10 - 1
$15 per session Saturday
Batik Star
This traditional design lends itself to just about any choice of fabrics from pastel to bold and modern. This is suitable for anyone who has a bit of experience to learn some new techniques.
14th July 9.30-3.30
$60 Sunday
Hand Piecing
Learn the art of piecing a quilt by hand. This is a very peaceful work that can be done anywhere with a minimal amount of equipment.. Learn to make templates, mark fabric and hand sew for beautiful results. Choose from two designs offered.
2, 9, 16 August
10 -12
$60 Friday
Machine Quilting
Learning to machine quilt properly will save you hours of unpicking and give you flat, even results as it is not as easy as it seems. This course is not designed to quilt a finished quilt but rather to have the freedom to practice the techniques of both quilting with a walking foot and free motion quilting.
8th September 9.30-3.30
$60 Sunday
Country Cottage
This wall hanging is based on the traditional school house pattern. It can be made with the cottages all the same fabric or each can have it's own personality. More blocks can be made to turn the wall hanging into bed quilt size. Suitable for anyone with a bit of experience.
15th September 9.30-3.30
$60 Sunday
UFO Days
Our most popular day, the original and the best. A full day to work on your latest [or oldest] project, amongst friendly company, with assistance if you want it, and delicious afternoon tea.
Sunday 9.30-3.30 $30
26 June
21 July
25 August
29 September
27 October