A close-up of a highly textured, multicolored patchwork quilt featuring intricate floral stitching, and various fabric panels in red, green, yellow, and blue.
A close-up of multiple rolled and bundled pieces of patterned fabric tied with orange string, arranged in a wooden basket. The fabrics show varied designs including paisley, floral, polka dots, and geometric patterns in reds, pinks, blues, purples, and oranges.
Close-up of underside of embroidered fabric with colourful thread patterns on a white background
A collection of colorful embroidery floss skeins in various shades, including pink, green, blue, brown, and orange, arranged on a silver metal tray. One skein is braided and laid diagonally across the tray.
Close-up of a textured black fabric with colorful embroidered details in pink, gold, teal, and red.
A close-up of a colorful patchwork quilt featuring a central embroidered tree motif with yellow-green branches and roots, surrounded by red, blue, green, and beige fabric sections with stitched patterns.
A close-up of a colorful patchwork quilt with multiple fabric panels, intricate embroidery, floral patterns, and decorative stitching.
A close-up of a patchwork quilt with multiple fabric panels, including a central cream patterned stripe with pink tassel embellishments, blue floral sections, and other multicolored textile patterns.
A highly detailed, cluttered craft studio featuring a prominent floral tablecloth on a table, alongside a sewing machine, iron, shelves of supplies, and decorative items.
A woman with glasses and a green striped sweater sits at a table in a workshop, sewing a patchwork quilt made of colorful neckties. The background shows a cluttered but creative workspace filled with tools and art supplies.
A woman with curly dark hair sits at a table in a sewing or craft studio, surrounded by colorful fabrics, shelves with sewing supplies, framed portraits on the wall, and a sewing machine. She is wearing a gray long-sleeve top.
A woman wearing glasses and a green striped sweater sits at a table in a workshop, sewing a colorful patchwork quilt. Tools hang on the wall behind her, and she holds a needle and thread over the quilt.
A crazy patch block being made from multiple patterned fabric panels in pink, purple, orange, and magenta, laid flat on a white sheet over a Fiskars cutting mat.
A close-up of fabric swatches laid out on a surface, including a navy textured piece, a cream woven section, a red stitched panel, a gray paisley textile with blue and red motifs, and a burgundy dotted fabric. A silver sewing needle rests on the materials.
A small decorated cake under a clear glass cloche dome on a gold pedestal stand, set on a wooden table.
A pile of colorful patterned fabric pieces and a purple satin-like fabric piece with floral embroidery, arranged on a worktable with a cutting mat, scissors, and other sewing supplies visible.

Patchwork Parlour

$60.00
$60.00
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Details

A relaxed stitching circle inspired by Victorian crazy patchwork.

Step into Patchwork Parlour, a gentle two-hour gathering where the pace is unhurried, conversation flows easily and every scrap of fabric carries the possibility of a new story.

Inspired by the rich tradition of Victorian crazy patchwork, these gatherings celebrate decorative hand embroidery, treasured textile scraps and the pleasure of making alongside others. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or picking up a needle for the first time, you’ll be warmly welcomed around the table.

Tea, coffee and homemade cake are served during the morning. All materials are included.

About the workshop

atchwork Parlour is a relaxed, hosted stitching circle inspired by Victorian crazy patchwork.

Unlike a formal sewing class, everyone works at their own pace while Rose demonstrates techniques, offers individual guidance and helps each person develop their own ideas.

A large collection of carefully curated cottons, silks, embroidery threads and decorative trims is available to explore. Beginners are warmly welcomed, while experienced stitchers can work independently or bring along a project of their own.

Tea, coffee and homemade cake are served during the morning, making Patchwork Parlour as much about conversation and creative community as it is about stitching.

What you make and Learn

You may begin your own crazy-patch block, stitch on one of Rose’s prepared blocks, continue an existing embroidery project or contribute to the evolving community quilt.

Through conversation and demonstration, you can explore:

  • Feather stitch, chain stitch and herringbone stitch
  • French knots, couching and other decorative embroidery techniques
  • Layering and combining fabrics, colours and patterns
  • Adding embroidery, trims and embellishments
  • Developing a patchwork block into a cushion, bag, quilt or textile artwork

Patchwork Parlour is process-led, so you may complete a small stitched piece or begin something larger to continue at home or during another gathering.

What to Bring

Nothing is required—all materials will be available in the studio.

You’re very welcome to bring an embroidery project of your own, treasured fabric scraps, special threads or decorative trims if you’d like to incorporate them into your work.