As a novice patch-worker I love doing
workshops to learn new techniques. The
stained glass effect intrigued me so I
really looked forward to Paula Rafferty’s
workshop on Sunday at the International Quilt Festival of Ireland. We had received a list of materials needed
in advance but not everyone came prepared! Just as well Paula was, with lots of ‘kits’ ready for us.
The group decided to do a simple tulip
design –the pattern was well numbered showing the positioning of the basic
pieces followed by the fusible bias. Once I got the hang of the technique it was
easy to get it done. Paula’s relaxed presentation made it all seem so simple. I
also got to use a new ‘gadget’ – the mini iron, just brilliant for ironing on
the bias strips. Two of us headed over to the hall afterwards to buy one!
We finished up early and Paula spent the
last hour teaching us foundation piecing as some of the group had missed this
workshop in the morning. We then had two workshops
for the afternoon. I learned loads and really enjoyed chatting
to the others in the group. Hope to see Paula back for next year’s Quilt
festival.
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