Candlewicking - Colonial Knots - Quilt Block Workshop

Panels featuring candlewicked designs are often sewn into traditional quilts. A colonial knot is used as it is harder wearing than the French knot so more suited to a textile which will be used and washed. This is a hand stitching workshop.

This workshop will teach you how to :

• Use a light box
• Form a colonial knot

This workshop is suitable for those how have done some patchwork or sewing in the past.

Fabric Requirements:

12.5 inch background fabric
Perle thread (we stock in the Stitching Kitchen shop)

This quilt block workshop works beautifully as a standalone project, and the finished block could easily be transformed into a cushion. If, however, you'd like to create something larger, there are plenty of options available including a table runner, lap quilt or bed cover quilt.

You might choose to make several of the same block, or combine it with some of the other blocks featured in our workshop programme to design a quilt that is uniquely your own.

We also run regular Sash, Sandwich and Snack sessions to help you bring your quilt together. These workshops cover adding optional sashing between your blocks, incorporating borders, and preparing your quilt sandwich. You are very welcome to quilt your project yourself, or, if you prefer, have it completed by a professional long-arm quilter. We can then guide you through the final stage of finishing your quilt with binding.

Whether you're making a single statement piece or embarking on a full quilt project, we'll be here to support you every step of the way.

What to Bring: 

Your fabric for this block or purchase fabric and thread kit. 

12.5 inch background fabric
Perle thread 

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.