3rd Saturday Class - My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Ring Cycles Quilt

Monthly Quilt Class with Lorena – Third Wednesday of the Month
📍 My Sewing Supplies, Sylvania – Sutherland Shire
Join Lorena for a monthly quilting class at My Sewing Supplies in Sylvania, where you can work on a variety of quilt patterns at your own pace.
Choose from Lorena’s original designs, including Opal Essence, Winding Ways, QST Courthouse Steps, and Sakura Breeze, or take on the challenge of Lessa Siegele’s Ring Cycles quilt. Explore different fabric combinations: low-volume with brights, bold large-scale prints, or a striking two-colour design to make it uniquely yours.
If you’re new to patchwork, Lorena will guide you through the fundamentals by making a sampler quilt. Select different blocks or repeat a favourite to create a quilt that reflects your style.
Materials & Templates:

Fabric, templates, and commercial patterns (if needed) are additional to the class fee. A wide range of options is available in-store, and the staff are happy to assist you.
For Ring Cycles, Lorena recommends Marti Michell’s Set H
Lorena also has her own templates to support her quilt designs.

📍 Location: My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princes Highway, Sylvania NSW 2224.
📅 When: Third Wednesday of each month.
Come along for expert guidance, inspiration, and a welcoming community of quilters!
Learn to Quilt with this 12 Inch Sampler

English Paper Piecing (Day 1) : @ Hive & Gobbler, DUNGOG
2025-10-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Hive & Gobbler, 211 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW, 2420, Australia
English Paper Piecing Workshop (Day1 Introduction) with Lorena Uriarte – Fri October 24

English Paper Piecing Workshop
Join Lorena for two days of playful precision in Dungog!
On Friday we’ll dive into the art of fussy cutting – discovering repeating motifs in fabric and unlocking the hidden magic of the humble hexagon using mirrors and other tricks of the trade.
Saturday opens up a world of possibilities with a variety of EPP patterns to explore:
▪️ Honeycomb Studs – elongated hexagons that shine in a cushion project or grow into a quilt top, perfect for using up scraps.
▪️ Stars – diamonds that tessellate into stunning starry designs, from a set of drink coasters to something much bigger.
▪️ Mini Opals – learn curved English Paper Piecing techniques while creating a striking, gem-like block.
The workshop fee includes a basic kit to get you started. Additional patterns and templates will be available to purchase on the day.
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please advise of any dietary concerns!
What to bring:
Your enthusiasm for learning a new craft! All materials will be provided.

Location: 211 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW
Parking: Dowling St or nearby side streets

English Paper Piecing (Day 2) @ Hive & Gobbler, DUNGOG
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Hive & Gobbler, 211 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW, 2420, Australia
English Paper Piecing (EPP) Workshop
Join Lorena for two days of playful precision in Dungog!
On Friday (Day 1 Introduction) we’ll dive into the art of fussy cutting – discovering repeating motifs in fabric and unlocking the hidden magic of the humble hexagon using mirrors and other tricks of the trade.
Saturday (Day 2 Advanced) opens up a world of possibilities with a variety of EPP patterns to explore:
▪️ Honeycomb Studs – elongated hexagons that shine in a cushion project or grow into a quilt top, perfect for using up scraps.
▪️ Stars – diamonds that tessellate into stunning starry designs, from a set of drink coasters to something much bigger.
▪️ Mini Opals – learn curved English Paper Piecing techniques while creating a striking, gem-like block.
The Day 1 workshop fee includes a basic kit to get you started. For Day 2, additional patterns and templates will be available to purchase on the day to suit your preferences (kits $8-$30 each) which can be purchased directly from Lorena.
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please advise of any dietary concerns!
What to bring:
Your enthusiasm for learning a new craft! All materials will be provided.

Location: 211 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW
Parking: Dowling St or nearby side streets

2nd Saturday Class: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00, 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 and 15 more dates | 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 te 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!
2025 DATES
8 FEB
22 MARCH
26 APRIL
10 MAY
14 JUNE
12 JULY
9 AUG
13 SEPT
11 OCT
8 NOV
13 DEC

3rd Wednesday Class - My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2025-11-19 10:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Monthly Quilt Class with Lorena – Third Wednesday of the Month
📍 My Sewing Supplies, Sylvania – Sutherland Shire
Join Lorena for a monthly quilting class at My Sewing Supplies in Sylvania, where you can work on a variety of quilt patterns at your own pace.
Choose from Lorena’s original designs, including Opal Essence, Winding Ways, QST Courthouse Steps, and Sakura Breeze, or take on the challenge of Lessa Siegele’s Ring Cycles quilt. Explore different fabric combinations: low-volume with brights, bold large-scale prints, or a striking two-colour design to make it uniquely yours.
If you’re new to patchwork, Lorena will guide you through the fundamentals by making a sampler quilt. Select different blocks or repeat a favourite to create a quilt that reflects your style.
Materials & Templates:

Fabric, templates, and commercial patterns (if needed) are additional to the class fee. A wide range of options is available in-store, and the staff are happy to assist you.
For Ring Cycles, Lorena recommends Marti Michell’s Set H
Lorena also has her own templates to support her quilt designs.

📍 Location: My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princes Highway, Sylvania NSW 2224.
📅 When: Third Wednesday of each month.
Come along for expert guidance, inspiration, and a welcoming community of quilters!

2025 Dates
12 FEB
19 MARCH
16 APRIL
21 MAY
18 JUNE
16 JULY
20 AUGUST
SEPTEMBER NO CLASS
15 OCTOBER
19 NOVEMBER

Kawandi : UsefulBox MARRICKVILLE
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Skill level: Complete beginner and ready to learn.
What you will learn:

Basic Quilt as you go Principles

What is included:

A full kit including needles, thread, pins, fabric and batting.
Exceptional tuition with 9 others in the class
Copious cups of tea and coffee; home baked treat

What you need to bring

Everything provided for hand stitching.
Thimble – I prefer a Clover branded silicon with metal tip thimble
Your glasses, if you need them
Your lunch – microwave, sandwich press and fridge available. Or trot up to a local cafe!

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