Description

One Day Scrap Quilt Class – Illusion Quilt Workshop with Anita Birtles

10am to 4pm

Join renowned quilt designer Anita Birtles for a creative one-day scrap quilting class focused on making a stunning illusion quilt. Learn a variety of techniques for using up fabric scraps and leftovers, including scrap squares, till roll piecing, and crumb quilting techniques. Discover how different block layouts create optical illusion effects and choose your own design direction—make a full illusion quilt, create a sampler, or combine blocks with solid fabrics to highlight your scraps.

Perfect for quilters looking to reduce their stash while learning versatile, modern scrap quilt techniques. Suitable for confident beginners through to experienced quilters.

Please bring with you, or purchase on the day of your workshop –

What to Bring:

🧵 Sewing Machine Reminder

To help you make the most of your workshop time, please ensure that you are familiar with your sewing machine and arrive with it threaded and ready to go. This will save valuable time at the start of the session and allow you to get stuck into sewing straight away!

If you’re not yet confident with your machine or need a refresher, why not book a one-to-one session with us before your workshop? We’ll help you feel comfortable and confident, so you can focus on learning and enjoying your class.

About Anita Birtles

Anita Birtles is a passionate quilter and experienced sewing instructor known for her friendly teaching style and clear, practical guidance. With years of experience in patchwork, quilting, and bag making, Anita specializes in helping beginners build confidence and develop essential skills. Her classes focus on precision, creativity, and making sewing enjoyable for all skill levels.

Anita’s enthusiasm for quilting shines through her workshops, where she shares expert tips and techniques that empower students to create beautiful, professional-looking projects.

Additional Notes

☕ Additional Information

Refreshments:
Tea and coffee will be available before and during the class to keep you fuelled and refreshed.

Shopping Opportunity:
You’ll have time to browse our Warehouse Shop before the class starts, during breaks, and even afterwards — the perfect chance to stock up on fabric, notions, and supplies for your next project.

🚗 Parking:
Free parking is available at the warehouse.
Please park in the designated car park at the bottom of the building — this ensures clear access for disabled visitors and delivery vehicles.

📅 Cancellation Policy

Workshop Cancellations by Us:
In exceptional circumstances, we may need to cancel a workshop or event. If this happens, we will:

  • Offer you an alternative date where possible, securing your place in the class

  • Provide as much notice as possible, with cancellations made no later than 48 hours before the scheduled workshop

  • If no alternative date is suitable, we will refund you in full

Please note:
We are unable to reimburse any additional costs you may have incurred to attend, such as travel, accommodation, or materials purchased independently.

Cancellations by You:
If you need to cancel your place:

  • 14 days’ notice or more before the first session:

    • You may request a refund (minus a 10% admin fee)

    • Or transfer to another available class

  • Less than 14 days’ notice:

    • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer

We appreciate your understanding and encourage early notice wherever possible to allow 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