The Brimfield Block

Date : Friday 27 September 2024
Duration / Sessions : Morning, 1 x 3hr session
Workshop Type : Hand sewing
Skill Level : Intermediate to advanced English Paper Piecers
Code : YSM2
Cost : R265 (includes kit)
kit : Compulsory - all the paper pieces for 1 block and a centre block
Teacher : Yolande Swinford-Meyer

Project Sample

THE BRIMFIELD BLOCK ~ Small Quilt or Cushion
~ English Paper Piecing using the Original Pre-Cut Brimfield Paper Templates from the USA Supplier (KIT)

This workshop explores the design possibilities of this Block as well as the best way to approach sewing the circular block together.  This
block can also be pieced with an added centre (as per the sample).  This centre will be included in the KIT for the class.

 


Fabric Requirements:
1x  55cm x 55cm fabric for background of the cushion or small quilt
Fabric for the Brimfield Block:
1x  9" Square of Feature Fabric for the centre of the block (optional)
Fabric for the 'Houses' and 'Orange wedge':
Variety is the spice of life, but at least 5 - 7 fabrics (15cm strips or a fat eighth of each).

PLEASE NOTE that Shweshwe is not suitable for this design.

Other Requirements:

  • Fabric scissors
  • small scissors
  • Hand sewing Needles - recommend Milliner/Straw no. 9
  • White 'overlocking' Thread
  • Thread for Piecing: a neutral colour (donkey brown, khaki or medium grey) - Recommend Mettler Silk-Finish from Bernina or Guttermann
  • Thimble
  • Pritt, HB pencil and Sharpener
  • Piece of Sandpaper or Sandpaper board. Sandpaper should have a slight texture.

 

ADDITIONAL Requirements not needed for the class:

  • 55cm x 55cm thin batting
  • 55cm x 55cm or slightly bigger backing fabric for the Small Quilt
  • 38cm x FWOF(Full width of fabric) for the backing of the cushion
  • 10cm x FWOF for the binding (for cushion or small quilt)