Lorena Uriarte

Quilt Coat Workshop : Wellington (NZ)
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | NSW
Workshop is hosted by Capital Quilters in Wellington (NZ)

3rd Saturday Class - My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Ring Cycles Quilt

Make a modern style quilt with Lorena Uriarte
3rd Saturday of the month
10am – 4pm each day
2026 DATES
7 FEB (This date is an exception and is the 1st Saturday)
21 MAR
18 APR
16 MAY
20 JUNE
18 JULY
15 AUG
NO CLASSES SEPTEMBER (Morroco Trip)
17 OCT
21 NOV
$90 Tuition fee is per class – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!!

Lorena has many of her own quilt options and styles to choose from, Opal Essence, Winding Ways, Kawandi, Court House Steps, Ring Cycles, Sakura Breeze just to name a few.

Or you could learn the basics for patchwork piecing by making one of Lorena’s other quilts including a sampler quilt. It has options to do varying blocks or to make a quilt repeating the block you like. Lorena will show you how to make blocks and guide you to make a quilt that has your style built into it.

The fabric/ requirements, templates and if needed commercial patterns are in addition to the tuition fee. Price will depend on what you choose. We have a big selection and price point in store. We are happy to help you.

This class is held at our Sylvania Store
208 Princes Highway Sylvania NSW 2224

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking
Terms and Conditions | my-sewing-supplies (mysewingsupplies.com.au)

Please select in store pick up as your freight option to avoid the minimum charge.

Requirements list is available if you want to see them before booking. Please reach out online or in store.

Quick Start Quilting : UsefulBox (Marrickville)
2026-02-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Quick Quilting: Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats
This fun, fast-paced quilting class is perfect for absolute beginners and for those who’ve dabbled in quilting and want a satisfying, low-pressure project.
Using the quilt-as-you-go method, you’ll create a beautiful, practical quilted placemat while learning the essential building blocks of quilting — without the overwhelm of a full quilt. It’s a great introduction to quilting or a confidence-boosting refresher.
More details here:
Quick Start Quilting : QAYG Placemat

2nd Saturday Class: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Join a friendly group of quilters in this monthly class at 60 Stitches in Warriewood, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Bring your own project or choose from one of my designs. I’ve even been known to create something special for my regular students! With over 20 years of experience, I’ll guide you through any technique, whether you prefer hand or machine quilting.
All cutting and pressing tools are there so all you need to bring is your project, your machine and general sewing supplies.
Plus, you’ll have access to 60 Stitches’ beautiful selection of fabrics and notions to inspire your next creation.
Class fee is $85 per month which includes coffee, tea and my famous home baked treats!
ONLINE BOOKINGS HERE!
2026 DATES
10 JAN
’14 FEB
14 MARCH
NO APRIL CLASS (AQC)
9 MAY
13 JUNE
11 JULY
8 AUG
NO CLASS SEPTEMBER (MOROCCO TRIP)
10 OCT
14 NOV
12 DEC

QUILTCON : Raleigh (NC)
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-22 | NSW

Australian Modern Quilt Show : Petersham (NSW)
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham, NSW, 2049, Australia
Sydney Modern Quilt Guild and Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild are proud to announce the next Modern Quilt Show Australia!
Once again they are teaming up to bring another fabulous show, representing the best of modern quilting from across Australia.

Tania Tanti: featured artist and keynote speaker.

Petersham Town Hall
107 Crystal Street
Petersham NSW 2049
13-15 March 2026
Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Daily Admission
$15 : day pass
$25 : multi-day pass
$12 : earlybird online (until 14 Feb)
U13 : free

Design Your Own EPP Adventure: Australian Modern Quilt Show (Petersham)
2026-03-15 09:45 - 12:45 | Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham, NSW, 2049, Australia
Design your Own EPP Adventure with Lorena Uriarte

When: Sunday 15 March 2026, 9:45am – 12:45pm (3 hours)
Cost: $65
Tickets: Book here
If you’ve ever wanted to move beyond precut papers and ready made patterns, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to design your own English Paper Piecing (EPP) blocks from scratch. In this hands on class, I’ll guide you through several approachable methods for creating and preparing custom shapes, opening up endless creative possibilities.
We’ll skip the usual hexagons and diamonds and dive straight into three adventurous design exercises. First, explore diamonds with a twist – stretching, skewing and reimagining this classic shape in fresh ways. Next, experiment with curved designs, learning how to draft and prepare flowing organic pieces that bring movement and softness to your blocks. Finally, we’ll tackle improvised tessellations, creating puzzle like interlocking shapes that repeat into one-of-a-kind patterns.
Along the way, you’ll discover how to turn sketches, motifs or even spontaneous doodles into EPP blocks with just a few simple materials. Each exercise will give you new tools and approaches to carry into your own projects.
By the end of the session, you’ll have designed your own original blocks and gained the confidence to keep experimenting at home with fresh inspiration to see the potential in every shape.
Requirements List

Fabric scraps in a variety of colours and prints (small pieces are fine)
Fabric scissors (small)
A small cutting mat and rotary cutter (optional but helpful)

Optional, but good to have

A notebook or sketchbook for ideas
Coloured pencils or markers for design play
Your own thimble
Any favourite fabrics you’d like to see featured in your block

Mandatory Workshop Kit

Printed handouts with exercises and examples
Template paper / card stock for drafting shapes
Pencil, eraser and glue stick
Hand sewing kit (needles, thread, threader, thimble)
Access to shared rulers, curves, paper scissors and design tools

Please, place $25 cash in an envelope. Write your name on the front. Bring to class.

KAWANDI: My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Kawandi is a practice of slow making. In this hands-on workshop we stitch intuitively, building layers of cloth, rhythm and texture through hand quilting and repetition. Suitable for all skill levels, it offers a relaxed, improvisational approach and is a wonderful way to use up fabric scraps. A kit will be provided.
Make a modern style quilt – Lorena Uriarte
3rd Wednesday of the month
10am – 4pm each day
Tuition fee is $90

Lorena has many of her own quilt options and styles to choose from, Ring Cycles, Opal Essence, Winding Ways, Kawandi, Court House Steps, Sakura Breeze just to name a few.

Or you could learn the basics for patchwork piecing by making one of Lorena’s other quilts including a sampler quilt. It has options to do varying blocks or to make a quilt repeating the block you like. Lorena will show you how to make blocks and guide you to make a quilt that has your style built into it.

The fabric/ requirements, templates and if needed commercial patterns are in addition to the tuition fee. Price will depend on what you choose. We have a big selection and price point in store. We are happy to help you.

This class is held at our Sylvania Store
208 Princes Highway Sylvania NSW 2224

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking
Terms and Conditions | my-sewing-supplies (mysewingsupplies.com.au)

Please select in store pick up as your freight option to avoid the minimum charge.

Requirements list is available if you want to see them before booking. Please reach out online or in store.

Kawandi @UsefulBox (Marrickville)
2026-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Kawandi with Lorena Uriarte
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner – Ready to Learn!
Join Lorena Uriarte for a fun and informative class where you’ll learn the basics of Kawandi Quilt-as-You-Go.
What You’ll Learn:

Fundamental scrap patchwork principles
The unique technique behind Kawandi stitching

Special Offer:
Book Lorena’s Quilted Retreat Bag Class on 23 March and use your completed Kawandi piece for your bag! Enjoy a $25 discount when you book both classes—details provided upon booking the Kawandi class first.

Retreat Bag – Add on class 23 March!
What’s Included:

A full kit with needles, thread, pins, fabric, and batting
Expert tuition with Lorena and 11 other students
Unlimited cups of tea and coffee

What to Bring:

No sewing machine needed—everything is provided for hand stitching
A thimble (Clover silicon with metal tip recommended)
Glasses, if you need them
Lunch—microwave, sandwich press, and fridge available, or pop up to a local café

Dates:

Sunday 20 March 2026, 10 am to 3 pm
Sunday 18 October 2026, 10am to 3pm

Sign up now for a fun and relaxed day of quilting with expert guidance and great company!

Starman Workshop: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Two Day Starman Quilt Workshop60 Stitches, Warriewood28 March & 2 May 2026 | 10am–3pm
The Starman Quilt is a bold, graphic design built from simple shapes and thoughtful fabric choices.
Over two relaxed days we’ll explore layout options, scale, colour placement and contrast, allowing each quilt to evolve in its own direction.
Students can choose between two template sets to create either a 12″ or 16″ block, opening up different possibilities for quilt size, rhythm and visual impact.
The workshop is split over two days, allowing time to make some blocks before returning to focus on setting triangles and construction techniques.
Skills covered include choosing colours and fabrics to create strong secondary patterns, working with solids, prints or a mix of both, and understanding how colour and value influence the overall design. Students will cut using acrylic templates and a rotary cutter for accurate piecing, with blocks able to be pieced by hand or machine.
Suitable for confident beginners through to experienced quilters who enjoy exploring design and patchwork piecing.
4 Daydream Street
Building 1, Level 3, Unit 1
Warriewood NSW 2102

EASTER 2026
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | NSW

AQC: Royal Exhibition Hall (Melbourne)
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, 3053, Australia
I’m excited to be returning to Australia’s premier quilting event in Melbourne!
AQC is more than a quilt show, there are demonstrations, a wide variety of stands, evening events and awards.
I’m thankful for the support of Bernina Australia for both of my machine sewing classes.

Lorena’s Classes can be booked via the AQC Website
https://aqc.com.au/2026-tutors/2026-lorena-uriarte/

THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Quilt Coats

SATURDAY – Kaleidoscope Kisses

SUNDAY – Opal Essence – EPP

Retreat Bag @UsefulBox (Marrickville)
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Quilted Retreat Bag Workshop with Lorena Uriarte
Skill Level: Basic Knowledge of Machine Sewing
Join Lorena Uriarte, a renowned Modern Quilter, to make this charming zip pouch featuring your own quilted panels. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, the Emmaline Retreat Bag is a clever design by @emmalinebags, featuring special hardware that allows the bag to open wide for easy access to your items.
What You’ll Learn:

Inserting a zipper
Creating boxed corners
Basic bag construction

Use up your scraps for a Kawandi-inspired exterior, or incorporate Boro, Sashiko, or other quilted panels. Have some orphaned patchwork blocks or a special piece of fabric? They’ll work beautifully for this pouch! To make the large version, you’ll need two pieces of fabric at least 18.5” x 12” each.
Special Offer:
You can take Lorena’s Kawandi class on 22 March and bring your finished piece to use for your Retreat Bag! Book both classes and get $25 off—details provided when you book the Kawandi class first.
What’s Included:

Expert tuition with Lorena and 5 other students
Unlimited tea, coffee, and maybe a special treat from Lorena herself

What to Bring:

Studio sewing machines available or bring your own!
Two pieces of outer fabric (at least 18.5” x 12” each)
Two pieces of inner fabric (at least 18.5” x 12” each)
Glasses, if needed
Lunch—microwave, sandwich press, and fridge available, or explore the local cafes

Kits:

Small kit: $45
Large kit: $55
Kits with interfacing and frames must be ordered when booking your spot.

Dates Available:

Sunday 19 April, 10 am to 3 pm
Sunday 19 July, 10 am to 3 pm

Sign up now for a fun and creative day of bag-making!

ANZAC DAY (Public Holiday)
2026-04-25 | NSW

Quilt Coat Workshop: My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-05-20 10:00 - 16:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Make your very own quilt coat in this two day workshop held at My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
20 May & 17 June

Contact the shop for more details regarding patterns and requirements.

Precious Time Fabric & Quilts: Toowoomba (Qld)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | Precious Time Fabric & Quilts, 29 David St, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Come and sew with me on my annual trip to Patrina’s gorgeous shop in Toowoomba!
Projects to be advised.
Call the shop to make your booking.
Precious Time Fabric & Quilts
29 David St, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

Quilt Coat Workshop: The Quirky Quilting Co (Springwood)
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | The Quirky Quilting Co, 3/15 Dennis Rd, Springwood, Queensland, 4127, Australia
Thrilled to be invited to teach two quilt coat workshops at Lisa’s colourful shop in Springwood near Brisbane.
Bookings are directly through the shop.
Call or email them for all the details.

Singleton Quilters; NSW
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07 | NSW
Guild event…
Details to be advised.

Kings B'day Long Weekend
2026-06-08 | NSW

Quilt Coats @UsefulBox (Marrickville)
2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
2 day workshop
Sunday 14 June & 21 June
10am – 3 pm each day
Skill level: Basic skills to advanced. Students must be confident in using sewing patterns and machines. The quilt must be quilted prior to the class. Studio machines are available or bring your own.
Learn how to confidently transform a quilt or quilted panels into a quilt coat.
If you’ve got any quilts that no longer spark joy, turn them into a coat! If you have one that sparks a lot of joy and you want it always with you, turn it into a coat!! Or want to be warm and cosy in the latest cottagecore trend?
In this workshop you will learn how to transform your quilts into cosy coats using a pattern suitable for most sizes. You can use a completed quilt, pre-quilted fabric or specifically make quilted panels according to the coat pattern requirements.
Learn how to choose the right pattern, how quilting and wadding can affect drape, how to cut pattern pieces including collar, hood and pocket options if applicable. You’ll also learn how to sew together a quilt coat, the technique of adding bias-binding to seams and see demonstrations of buttonhole and press stud closures. You will leave with a completed quilt coat with possibly some binding to stitch at home.
This is a great opportunity to repurpose those orphan blocks and unfinished projects. If you need us to professionally quilt your tops / fabric please let us know as soon as possible so that we can schedule you into the queue. (This would be an additional fee)
By the end of this workshop students should have a constructed a quilt coat, some binding may need to be done at home.
Students need to bring:

Sewing machine in good working order. 1/4 inch and walking foot to suit. STUDIO MACHINES are available
A quilt with a minimum of 60″ x 60″ usable space OR pre-quilted fabric of the same size OR quilted panels pre-cut according to the pattern requirements. 70 x 70 inches if you would like pockets, a hood, a longer length or if you would like a size 18 or greater
6-8m premade 1″ bias binding; store bought or handmade with 2″ strips (or bring fabric to make in class)
Heavy Jeans or size 90-100 Superior Topstitch needles
Sewing notions including coordinating thread
Fabric scissors, wonder clips, pins, fabric markers
Coat pattern, with pieces traced and cut out in full onto Trace & Toile or similar to your size.
Recommended patterns are:

Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studios
Chore Coat by Patchwork & Poodles
Elemental Coat by Crinkle Dreams
Oscilatey Coat by Erin Hall
Wildwood Jacket by Helen’s Closet.

Students need to purchase their own pattern, they may trace the masters with proof of purchase to save on printing.
If you are making a quilt for this purpose a backing (lining) that is more lightweight such as a cotton sateen / lawn gives a nicer, less bulky fit.
Wadding – be aware the thicker the wadding the bulkier your quilt / jacket will be. You need to be aware of this for binding your seams. We also ask that you consider the look on your body so that you can get your desired result.
