Autumn 2012 Class List
To see photos of our class samples please visit our website
| Class | Date | Time | Cost | Tutor |
Zig Zag Wallhanging – This stunning zig zag piece is great for on the wall! |
Sun 18th Mar | 10am – 4pm | FREE +Materials | Penny Jameson |
Stack n Slash - Simple fun & creative, this technique will have you knocking out stunning quilts in no time. |
Sat 24th Mar | 10am – 4pm | FREE + Materials | Fenella Jameson |
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Rotating Blocks – This quilt can be made up in so many ways, easy and effective! |
Sun 25th Mar & Sun 15th April | 10am – 1pm (you can stay on in class room till 4pm) | $55 + Materials | Frances Skinner |
Cabbage Rose – Use your old wool blankets to create this stunning woven quilt with accent fabrics and feature appliques! |
Sat 31st Mar | 10am – 4pm | FREE + Materials | Penny Jameson |
| UFO Day – Finally finish off your unfinished projects. Penny will be around to help. | Sun 1st April | 10am – 4pm | FREE | Penny Jameson |
Stack n Slash - Simple fun & creative, this technique will have you knocking out stunning quilts in no time. |
Wed 4th April | 6pm – 9pm (you won’t finish but will get the bulk of the top done) | $15 + Materials | Fenella Jameson |
| Kids Easter Fun – Catherine will partially construct these cute bunnies leaving the finishing and fun bits for your little darlings! (suit 6-10yrs) | Sat 7th April | 1pm – 4pm | $30 inc Materials | Catherine Bell |
Summer Circles – You will get to the quilting in this simple but effective class! This is the quilt you whip up in a day for an emergency quilt gift! |
Sat 14th April | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials (you need to purchase a unique circle ruler) | Penny Jameson |
Beginners Quilt – Learn the basics of patchwork including cutting and piecing as well as tufting to finish it off. |
Thur 19th April & Thur 26th April | 6pm – 8pm | $15 + Materials | Fenella Jameson |
| Machine Quilting Tutorial – Learn how to sandwich, baste and machine quilt your patchwork in this one day tutorial (domestic machine) | Sat 21st April | 10am – 4pm | $55 + Materials | Roz Johnson |
Delicious Diamonds – stunning in Kaffes or made scrappy this diamond quilt is a great technique class! |
Sun 22nd April | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Pretty Little Doilies Quilt – This is a new class that teaches piecing triangles utilising your old table linen and doilies as features! Beautiful upcycling! |
Mon 23rd April & Mon 14th May | 6pm – 9pm | $55 + Materials | Catherine Bell |
Modern Steps – Fresh and contemporary this gorgeous Jelly Roll Strips single bed quilt will liven up any room. |
Fri 27th April | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
| UFO Day - Finally finish off your unfinished projects. Fenella will be around to help. | Sat 28th April | 10am – 4pm | $15 BYO Project | Fenella Jameson |
Hexy Ottoman – Eye catching, comfortable & practical this ottoman gives you a stunning decorative feature, seating or side table! |
Sun 29th April & Sun 13th May | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Modern Irish Chain – This traditional quilt has been made to look so fresh and contemporary in this very quick to strip pieced quilt. |
Wed 2nd May & Wed 16th May | 6pm – 9pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Quilting From Little Things – Internationally published Australian author Sarah Fielke will be teaching from her book “Quilting From Little Things” in the class, you can do any of the quilts in the book! She has so many amazing techniques to make your lives easier & your quilts more impressive! |
Thur 3rd May | 9:30am – 4:30pm | $90 + Materials | Sarah Fielke |
Ruffled Skirt – This little girls skirt is popular with adults & children. Simple to make and TWIRLY!! |
Sat 5th May | 10am – 2pm | $35 + Materials | Sarah Van Leuwen |
| UFO Day – Finally finish off your unfinished projects. Catherine will be here to help. | Sun 6th May | 10am – 4pm | $15.00 BYO project | Catherine Bell |
![]() Openwork Quiltlets – Choose between Roz’s Clinging Flowers and Chocolate Wrappers in this quiltlets class. They make great quilts, wall hangings & table runners! |
Sat 12th May | 10am – 2pm | $55 + Materials (printed pattern is included in the course cost) | Roz Johnson |
Block Party – Choose which quilt you would like to do from this fantastic book and I will be on hand to assist (I have made all the blocks in my modern sampler quilt!). |
Sat 19th May | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials (The book is $39 and is essential) | Fenella Jameson |
Feedsack Village – Catherine has done this in gorgeous 30′s feedsack prints but would make a great scrappy quilt too! My village must have a quilt shop and a chocolate shop! |
Sun 20th May | 10am – 4pm | $55 + Materials | Catherine Bell |
Spring Burst – This stunning wall hanging makes a great gift & is a fantastic technique. |
Mon 21st May | 6pm – 9pm | $30 + Materials | Roz Johnson |
Pretty Modern – This simple sweet yet contemporary quilt will look equally gorgeous on your couch or over your bed! |
Fri 25th May | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Fenella Jameson |
Cabbage Rose – You have admired this woven blanket quilt with Kaffe detailing so here is the class! |
Sat 26th May | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
| UFO Day – Finally finish off your unfinished projects. Penny will be around to help. | Sun 27th May | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Rose Sling Bag – Make this deep gorgeous over the shoulder bag with ruffled circle embellishment! |
Mon 28th May & Mon 11th June | 6pm – 8pm | $40 + Materials | Catherine Bell |
| Reverse Applique Wool Cushion – Tart up that dull chair with a wool felt cushion with a reverse applique window and decorative top stitching! | Wed 30th May | 6pm – 9pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Quilt As You Go Quilt – learn to machine quilt in small sections and join to make a gorgeous lap quilt! |
Sat 2nd June & Sat 16th June | 10am – 2pm | $70 + Materials | Roz Johnson |
Modern Steps – Fresh and contemporary this gorgeous Jelly Roll Strips single bed quilt will liven up any room. |
Sun 3rd June | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Hearts Quilt – Beautiful 3d hearts, this fun technique is quirky and simple for even a novice quilter! |
Mon 4th June & Mon 18th June | 6pm – 9pm | $55 + Materials | Catherine Bell |
My Valentine – Learn Foundation Piecing while creating this amazing, yet quick and easy “string quilt”. |
Sat 9th June | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials (The book is $39 and is essential for the class) | Fenella Jameson |
| Art Deco Fan’s – Think Downton Abby meets foundation piecing, curved piecing and applique! Stunning, contemporary look! | Sun 10th June | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Stack n Slash - Simple fun & creative, this technique will have you knocking out stunning quilts in no time. |
Fri 22nd June | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Fenella Jameson |
Chevron – This gorgeous wave of colour is a fun technique to get a stunning colourwash effect! |
Sat 23rd June | 10am – 4pm | $15 + Materials | Penny Jameson |
Creatively Modern Quilt – Simple patchworked top with hand quilting inspired by creative adaptation of the fabrics in the quilt. |
Sun 24th June & Sun 1st July | 10am – 12pm | $40 + Materials | Catherine Bell |
| UFO Day – Finally finish off your unfinished projects. Fenella will be around to help. | Sat 30th June | 10am – 4pm | $15 BYO Project | Fenella Jameson |
Group Sessions – Hand work only
| NICU Quilt Day (casual entry) Come and patch and quilt these bassinet quilts for our wonderful NICU! | First Monday of the month.
02/04, 07/05, no June date, 02/07 |
1pm – 4pm | Donation towards refreshments | Host:
Elizabeth |
| Night Owls Coffee Group (casual entry) | Every Tuesday | 7pm – 9pm | $2 a session
BYO Project |
Host:
Fenella Jameson |
| Therapeutic Thursdays Coffee Group (casual entry) | Every Thursday | 10am – 2pm | $2 a session
BYO Project |
Host:
Fenella Jameson |
NOTE: You must bring a sewing machine with you to any of our sewing classes (unfortunately we are unable to provide them at this stage).
To Book a class or register your interest you can drop in to the store, phone or email us!
To keep up to date with our ever changing and growing class list please visit our website
27A Colombo St, Cashmere, Christchurch. Ph: 332 1820 fenella@stitchplayroom.co.nz


Cabbage Rose – Use your old wool blankets to create this stunning woven quilt with accent fabrics and feature appliques!
Stack n Slash - Simple fun & creative, this technique will have you knocking out stunning quilts in no time.
Summer Circles – You will get to the quilting in this simple but effective class! This is the quilt you whip up in a day for an emergency quilt gift!
Beginners Quilt – Learn the basics of patchwork including cutting and piecing as well as tufting to finish it off.
Delicious Diamonds – stunning in Kaffes or made scrappy this diamond quilt is a great technique class!
Pretty Little Doilies Quilt – This is a new class that teaches piecing triangles utilising your old table linen and doilies as features! Beautiful upcycling!
Modern Steps – Fresh and contemporary this gorgeous Jelly Roll Strips single bed quilt will liven up any room.
Hexy Ottoman – Eye catching, comfortable & practical this ottoman gives you a stunning decorative feature, seating or side table!
Modern Irish Chain – This traditional quilt has been made to look so fresh and contemporary in this very quick to strip pieced quilt.
Quilting From Little Things – Internationally published Australian author Sarah Fielke will be teaching from her book “Quilting From Little Things” in the class, you can do any of the quilts in the book! She has so many amazing techniques to make your lives easier & your quilts more impressive!
Ruffled Skirt – This little girls skirt is popular with adults & children. Simple to make and TWIRLY!!
Openwork Quiltlets – Choose between Roz’s Clinging Flowers and Chocolate Wrappers in this quiltlets class. They make great quilts, wall hangings & table runners!
Block Party – Choose which quilt you would like to do from this fantastic book and I will be on hand to assist (I have made all the blocks in my modern sampler quilt!).
Feedsack Village – Catherine has done this in gorgeous 30′s feedsack prints but would make a great scrappy quilt too! My village must have a quilt shop and a chocolate shop!
Spring Burst – This stunning wall hanging makes a great gift & is a fantastic technique.
Pretty Modern – This simple sweet yet contemporary quilt will look equally gorgeous on your couch or over your bed!
Rose Sling Bag – Make this deep gorgeous over the shoulder bag with ruffled circle embellishment!
Quilt As You Go Quilt – learn to machine quilt in small sections and join to make a gorgeous lap quilt!
Hearts Quilt – Beautiful 3d hearts, this fun technique is quirky and simple for even a novice quilter!
My Valentine – Learn Foundation Piecing while creating this amazing, yet quick and easy “string quilt”.
Stack n Slash - Simple fun & creative, this technique will have you knocking out stunning quilts in no time.
Chevron – This gorgeous wave of colour is a fun technique to get a stunning colourwash effect!
Creatively Modern Quilt – Simple patchworked top with hand quilting inspired by creative adaptation of the fabrics in the quilt.