Description

Five Patch Star Hand Piecing Workshop with Carolyn Forster

One-Day Workshop: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Finished Size: As large or small as you wish, depending on how many blocks you make.

Quilt size: 63 1/2in x 63 1/2in, including sashing and border 

Block size: 12in finished 

A hand piecing masterclass 

Workshop Overview

This block based on the Noon and Night block from Kansas City Star by Laura Wheeler in 1934. We will be hand piecing this, so will be great as a take along project. The class covers everything you need to know about hand piecing with lots of hints and tips along the way. 

The block is a great scrap stash buster, or a wonderful way to just show off fabrics that you love. If you want to use fewer fabrics then do, it is great to make the quilt your own. 

This quilt is featured in Carolyn Forster’s book, 1930s Quilts, available here.

Requirements

Fabric Required: 

Background: 1.3m 

Stars: 

Red print: This is the only fabric in the block with a consistent placement. You can use any colour you like or vary it as you wish 

21in of one fabric  OR 6 x strips (3 1/2in x Width of Fabric)  OR  32x scraps minimum size 3 1/2in 

Assorted colour prints: The blocks are stitched from a varied assortment of prints and colours. Bring scraps, precuts and fat quarters, minimum size 2 1/2in square. 

 

To finish the quilt at home: 

Sashing: 40 rectangles (3 1/2in x 12 1/2in) of up to 40 different fabrics OR 1.3m

Posts: 30cm

Backing: 3.8m

Wadding: 74in x 74in 

Binding: 50cm 

 

Notions for hand piecing: 

  • 28wt neutral cotton thread to blend with your fabrics 
  • Size 10 Sharps needles 
  • Basic hand sewing kit, thread snips, thimbles etc 
  • Fabric scissors 
  • A4 sheet clear template plastic, fine permanent marker pen, scissors 
  • Fine patchwork pins or clover applique pins 
  • Propelling pencil for drawing on the WS of the fabrics 
  • Sheet of sandpaper to use to stabilize fabric when you draw on it 

About Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher, and author based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Since self-publishing her first book, Quilting on the Go (2007), she has written ten more quilting books with Search Press (UK) and Landauer Publishing (USA), including Big Stitch Quilting.

A regular contributor to magazines such as Today’s Quilter and international quilting publications, Carolyn’s work celebrates scrappy, eclectic design. Her quilts are deeply rooted in tradition, inspired by quilt makers of the past. Carolyn’s teaching philosophy is centred on accessibility, helping every quilter build confidence and develop their own creative voice.

Additional Information

☕ Lunch Information

Please bring a packed lunch (a cool bag is recommended).
Nearby options include Subway, Bakery 79, and Tesco.
Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.

🛍️ Shopping Opportunity

Take time to browse our Warehouse Shop before, during breaks, or after the class — the perfect chance to stock up on fabrics, notions, and supplies!

🚗 Parking

Free parking is available at the warehouse.
Please park in the designated car park at the bottom of the building to ensure access for disabled visitors and delivery vehicles.

📅 Cancellation Policy

If We Cancel:
In rare cases, a workshop may be cancelled. Should this happen, we will:

  • Offer an alternative date (if available), or

  • Provide a full refund.
    Cancellations will be made no later than 48 hours before the workshop.
    Please note we cannot reimburse travel, accommodation, or material costs.

If You Cancel:

  • 14 days’ notice or more: refund available (minus 10% admin fee) or transfer to another class.

  • Less than 14 days’ notice: refund or transfer not available.

We appreciate your understanding — early notice allows us to offer your place to another attendee.

Location

Lady Sew and Sew
Farm Road
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1EJ
UK

Tel: 01491 572 528

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