Steph's Patchwork Fabrics & Stitching Supplies

Sarah Fielke Returns in 2013 — A Special Tutor ~ a gorgeous new quilt from her new book

Posted 0n: February 22nd, 2013 | News Workshops

Steph’s Fabrics is so excited to have Sarah Fielke return to our store to present a two day workshop to make the Millefiore quilt from her new book ‘Hand Quilted With Love’ (released in March 2013). ‘Fractured pieces in a kaleidoscope’, ‘a carnival of colour’, ‘beautiful pieces of Venetian glass’, are just some of the things we . . . Read More »

Fabulous Fat Quarter Quilts with Lynne Wilson

Posted 0n: January 18th, 2013 | News Workshops

We are so excited to have Lynne teaching at STEPHS! After three fully booked classes, Lynne will be back at Steph’s for a fourth workshop this year in September. How do you maximize your fabrics, minimize your sewing time and still create gorgeous quilts? Let the very talented and dynamic Lynne Wilson show you how. You . . . Read More »

Saturday Sewing Studio @ Stephs

Posted 0n: December 18th, 2012 | Workshops

Very beginner friendly lessons Want to learn how to sew clothing, a new bag or just how to put in a zipper better? It’s all possible in our Saturday Sewing Studio class. Simply decide on a project of your choice and we’ll help you learn how to cut, measure and stitch. Try some of our . . . Read More »

Learn to Crochet ~ its Back in Style!

Posted 0n: December 10th, 2012 | Workshops

Crochet is not just for Nannas. Granny (isn’t necessarily) square… If you have always wanted to have a go at learning to crochet, then let Bernie show you how to start at the beginning and get all the right moves. No pressure, you will work at your own speed with Bernie’s assistance. Imagine what you . . . Read More »

Inspirational Embroidery with Karel

Posted 0n: December 7th, 2012 | Workshops

To celebrate the start of spring, join Karel for some inspirational embroidery based on this beautiful garden design as seen in Anna Maria’s Needleworks Notebook by Anna Maria Horner. Karel will guide you through the beautiful embroidery work while inspiring you to create your own blossoms bursting with colour. Enjoy Karel’s beautiful embroidery skills and gentle . . . Read More »

Silk Ribbon Embroidery with Bernie Varkevisser

Posted 0n: December 3rd, 2012 | Workshops

Work at your own pace! Join Bernie V to learn how to fold, twist, stitch and knot silk ribbons into fantastic embroidery art. In each lesson you will be introduced to the basics and move onto more advanced procedures. You can work on a set project or do your own thing. Bernie is such a . . . Read More »

Jelly Roll Mania – NEW Classes Added

Posted 0n: November 18th, 2012 | Workshops

First ten classes were booked out in a flash! So we are rolling on with the fun and have scheduled a NEW Class - Wednesday, 10 July 2013! Jelly Roll Mania is at Stephs! Make a quilt top in about 2 hours! Women all over the world are making these quilts because they’re fast, easy, the end results are . . . Read More »

A Sampler Quilt with Daiva

Posted 0n: March 18th, 2012 | Workshops

Samplers are a great way to learn new techniques but traditionally they are pretty boring. Well Daiva’s sampler quilt is anything but boring! Every quilt will be different, not just because of colour but due to the endless ways to arrange the many varied blocks when you are finished. It’s a fabulous opportunity to learn . . . Read More »

Deborah Louie Machine Quilting workshops – Booked Out!

Posted 0n: March 10th, 2012 | Workshops

2013 Classes BOOK OUT! Deborah Louie, a very talented machine quilter and tutor, will be visiting Steph’s for just three days to conduct two workshops on machine quilting. This is a very special opportunity to be part of a Deborah Louie class! So if you ever wanted to learn to do your own machine quilting, then . . . Read More »

Bear With Us

Posted 0n: March 2nd, 2012 | Workshops

Our social teddy bear makers group meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12:30pm. If you enjoy making teddy bears or would like to know how, then come along and be part of this very social and lively group. Dates: They meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, . . . Read More »

Ink & Spindle Quilt

Posted 0n: August 17th, 2011 | Workshops

Our Ink & Spindle Quilt kits are just amazing. It is so refreshing to sew without rules. This workshop helps you decide how to cut, sew and personalise your kit and make a completely original design. BEGINNER FRIENDLY Would you like to do a workshop with this kit? Let us know if you’re interested.

Create a Workshop

Posted 0n: January 16th, 2011 | Workshops

This is your opportunity to design your own workshop. If there is a particular stitching skill you would like to learn or the timing for a particular class hasn’t worked out, talk to your friends, gather together a group of at least 5 people and we will attempt to set up a date for you. . . . Read More »