Lis Binns (Patchwork and Quilting)
- Experienced tutor with teaching and City and Guilds qualifications.
- Teaches regular classes at Inspirations in Preston and Creative Threads in Garstang.
- Also gives talks and runs workshops for different groups and venues.
- Lis started doing patchwork in 2006 but has been sewing most of her life (dressmaking, embroidery, blackwork, etc)
"Patchwork and quilting is a fun way of making something big out of something small. Before you know it, a few pieces put together can become a throw, a wall hanging, a bag, a full bed quilt or just a cushion.
"Each course focuses on a different technique from American block patchwork to appliqué to different types of quilting. Each technique could be used to make a variety of things.
"Come and find out how much fun it is to cut up fabric only to sew it together again! New and experienced patchworkers are welcome." L.B.
We have tried to put examples of certain techniques below - Lis can help with anything you are already working on (we know the term UFO - Unfinished Objects - is recognised in many Quilting circles). By its nature, quiliting can start off with small projects and expand infinitely. Lis can start you off if needs be or you can bring existing work for attention and Lis advise as you go along.-
- Example of a possible technique (Lis Binns)
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- Example of a possible technique (Lis Binns)
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- A stained glass window effect on a cushion (Lis Binns)
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- Stained Glass interpretation on a quilt (Lis Binns)
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- Curved Pieing on a shoulder bag flap (Lis Binns)
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- A Skyline triptych (Lis Binns)
QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLog Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.
FULLY BOOKED: QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLog Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.
BEGINNERS DRESSMAKING WITH LIS BINNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor anyone with little or no knowledge of dressmaking or for those with little confidence, make an item of clothing of your own choice, using your own fabric. The tutor will show you how to cut out, how to interpret the instructions, and what the instructions don’t tell you. You will also learn how to
FULLY BOOKED: TWISTED LOG CABIN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTake a look on Pinterest and you will find many twisted log cabin quilts. They look complicated but are actually very easy with the main difficulties coming from the colours of the fabrics. On this course, you could make a quilt using square, triangular or hexagonal twisted log cabin blocks or just make one of