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Kawandi @UsefulBox (Marrickville)

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Lorena stitches kawandi with bright colourful fabrics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Kawandi Retreat Bag - SmallKawandi Retreat Bag - Big and SmallRetreat Bag Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

Slow Stitching With Soul: Sydney Craft Week Event @ UsefulBox

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Discover Kawandi quilting – a slow, meditative hand-stitching tradition from the Siddi community that transforms leftover fabric into beautiful, useful textiles.

In this relaxed, beginner friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to piece and quilt small scraps of natural fibre fabric onto a backing cloth, working from the outside in.

Led by Lorena Uriarte, one of Australia’s celebrated modern quilters, this workshop draws on her years of experience teaching Kawandi in Australia and overseas. Lorena shares her passion for sustainable making, thoughtful design and the joy of stitching by hand.

We’ll provide a kit of reclaimed fabrics and thread, but you’re welcome to bring your own favourite worn out garment or scraps to personalise your piece.

No sewing experience needed, just come ready to slow down, stitch thoughtfully and connect with others while giving new life to old cloth.

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 8 others in the class
  • Copious cups of tea and coffee

What you need to bring

  • No need to bring your sewing machine.  Everything provided for hand stitching.
  • Thimble – choose 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!

Dates available:

Sunday 12 October, 10am–1pm

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Friday 17 October, 6–9pm

 

c. 2015 Lorena Uriarte