Honour your family history and personal narratives through the timeless art of quilting. In this hands-on sewing workshop, you’ll transform fabric into meaningful keepsakes, quilts that tell stories, preserve memories, and connect generations.
Bring old garments, treasured fabrics, or even printed photos on cloth, and learn how to weave them into a quilt rich with memory and love. Whether you’re commemorating a significant life event or preserving ancestral wisdom, every stitch becomes a tangible link to those who came before.
It could be that you want to make a quilt in memory of a grandmother who has passed away or a new baby that is on the way. You may even want to invite a family member to join you on this course so that you can sew together.
Just as quilts have long provided warmth and storytelling across cultures, this workshop invites you to keep those traditions alive, one stitch, one story at a time. No matter your skill level, come create something lasting, personal, and deeply meaningful.
What will be included:
Two days of teaching and advice from the MMW Team
Designing intuitively, responding to fabrics, shapes and your own family history
Demos of patchwork, appliqué, embroidery sewing techniques
An introduction to machine quilting, backing and edging techniques
A full Introduction to using our top range PFAFF sewing machines
Delving into our epic patchwork fabric stash you can pick out a whole array of fabrics to make your patchworks, however you are also encouraged to bring in any fabrics that might have sentimental meaning to you. Non-stretch, medium weight fabrics tend to work best for quilting but we are happy to be flexible with what you have.
If you don’t finish your quilt in one weekend that’s no problem, we all know these processes take time and devotion. You can always join our Open Studio or Quilt Club sessions to finish them off.
When: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026, 10am till 4pm
Where: Made My Wardrobe Studio, 27 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA
FAQs
Is this workshop open to beginners?
Yes, we are welcoming all levels of sewers on this workshop. We often find having varying degrees of experience adds to the atmosphere for all involved. We will form a supportive, encouraging, creative environment for one another. Even if you have never used a sewing machine before we can coach you through all the basics and get you making magic patchworks!
What about food and accommodation?
We’ll provide the tea, coffee and sweet treats
We can recommend lots of cafes and tasty spots nearby for lunch or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat in.
We have decided to ask participants to make their own accommodation arrangements on this occasion. There is a beautiful boutique hotel next door to the studio called Artist Residence if you feel like treating yourself.
If you are visiting Bristol from out of town, we have a handy guide full of top tips here
What is your cancellation policy?
If you can no longer attend a workshop please let us know as far in advance as possible. We can usually re-sell your place and give you a 75% refund, but we cannot guarantee this if you cancel at the last minute.
Honour your family history and personal narratives through the timeless art of quilting. In this hands-on sewing workshop, you’ll transform fabric into meaningful keepsakes, quilts that tell stories, preserve memories, and connect generations.
Bring old garments, treasured fabrics, or even printed photos on cloth, and learn how to weave them into a quilt rich with memory and love. Whether you’re commemorating a significant life event or preserving ancestral wisdom, every stitch becomes a tangible link to those who came before.
It could be that you want to make a quilt in memory of a grandmother who has passed away or a new baby that is on the way. You may even want to invite a family member to join you on this course so that you can sew together.
Just as quilts have long provided warmth and storytelling across cultures, this workshop invites you to keep those traditions alive, one stitch, one story at a time. No matter your skill level, come create something lasting, personal, and deeply meaningful.
What will be included:
Two days of teaching and advice from the MMW Team
Designing intuitively, responding to fabrics, shapes and your own family history
Demos of patchwork, appliqué, embroidery sewing techniques
An introduction to machine quilting, backing and edging techniques
A full Introduction to using our top range PFAFF sewing machines
Delving into our epic patchwork fabric stash you can pick out a whole array of fabrics to make your patchworks, however you are also encouraged to bring in any fabrics that might have sentimental meaning to you. Non-stretch, medium weight fabrics tend to work best for quilting but we are happy to be flexible with what you have.
If you don’t finish your quilt in one weekend that’s no problem, we all know these processes take time and devotion. You can always join our Open Studio or Quilt Club sessions to finish them off.
When: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026, 10am till 4pm
Where: Made My Wardrobe Studio, 27 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA
FAQs
Is this workshop open to beginners?
Yes, we are welcoming all levels of sewers on this workshop. We often find having varying degrees of experience adds to the atmosphere for all involved. We will form a supportive, encouraging, creative environment for one another. Even if you have never used a sewing machine before we can coach you through all the basics and get you making magic patchworks!
What about food and accommodation?
We’ll provide the tea, coffee and sweet treats
We can recommend lots of cafes and tasty spots nearby for lunch or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat in.
We have decided to ask participants to make their own accommodation arrangements on this occasion. There is a beautiful boutique hotel next door to the studio called Artist Residence if you feel like treating yourself.
If you are visiting Bristol from out of town, we have a handy guide full of top tips here
What is your cancellation policy?
If you can no longer attend a workshop please let us know as far in advance as possible. We can usually re-sell your place and give you a 75% refund, but we cannot guarantee this if you cancel at the last minute.
