Piece of My Heart: Tessellated Bag Workshop

We are delighted to welcome to our studio guest tutor Matt Wilding, Prize Winner at  Festival of Quilts 2025, who will teaching this two-day course.

Due to the overwhelming response to the first course scheduled for November 2025, we have decided to run Matt's newly-designed Tessellated Heart Bag again in time for Valentines, the perfect gift!  Based on a heart cut gemstone, this bag went viral on the internet when Matt shared the design process.

Learn a mix of creative techniques to produce this unique bag that will grab people's attention and is fit for any occasion.

Matt is from sleepy Dorset and studied sculpture at university. He formerly used his creative hands in a different way when he opened an artisan bakery. After a life changing accident when he broke his back, he discovered quilting in 2016 as part of his recovery and has been teaching ever since.

He combines his love of sculpture with quilting in a unique way. His latest piece, “Wear Your Wings With Pride”, won 1^st prize in the Quilted Creations category at Festival of Quilts in 2025.

What You’ll Learn: Techniques and Project

• Making a three-dimensional design
• Freezer Paper Foundation Paper Piecing
• Work with iron-on foam stabiliser
• Quilt-As-You-Go
• Zipper installation

What’s Included:

• FPP patterns printed and ready to go including templates for cutting out>
• Small class size (maximum 8 participants) for individual guidance
• Hands-on, practical teaching in a relaxed, friendly studio setting
• All handout materials provided
• Refreshments provided during breaks and optional pre-order lunch (chargeable) from a local café or bring your own

What You’ll Need To Bring

• Sewing machine in full working order
• Fabric and thread of your choice
• Iron and pressing mat
• Creative curiosity!

*A list of specific additional items will be sent to you prior to the course