Description
Crafternoon Tea Party: Raw Edge Appliqué & Fabulous Free-Motion Cushion with Kerrie Padmore at Studio 8
🧵 Friday 27th March 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Studio 8, Block 3, Cannock Enterprise Centre, Cannock, Hednesford, WS12 0QU
Workshop Overview
Join me, Kerrie Padmore from Living In Loveliness, at Studio 8 in Cannock for a beautifully creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own free-motion and raw-edge appliqué floral cushion.
This workshop is perfect for both beginners and more confident sewists. Using a wide selection of templates and samples, you’ll be guided step-by-step as you create a stunning, personalised floral or motif-based design. With plenty of inspiration available in the studio, you’ll have the freedom to create a piece that reflects your own unique style.
During This Workshop You Will:
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Design your own beautiful panel using a wide range of templates and samples for guidance
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Explore playful and fabulous free-motion stitching techniques
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Learn raw-edge appliqué using pretty fabric remnants provided in the studio or feel free to bring your own
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Use Bondaweb for precise appliqué placement
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Learn how to sandwich and baste wadding for a neat, professional finish
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Build your confidence while creating a project completely unique to you
Bonus
As a thank-you for joining me, you’ll receive lifetime access (for as long as Living In Loveliness Limited is trading) to my popular 6-part course — full details provided in your class email.
Advisory Note
Suitable for ages 16+. Some sewing experience recommended but not essential, beginners welcome.
What You’ll Learn
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How to use Bondaweb for accurate appliqué
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How to sandwich and baste wadding professionally
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How to add beautiful texture to raw edge applique and using free-motion embroidery
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How to create envelope backs to finish your cushion perfectly
What You’ll Make
A stunning floral raw-edge appliqué and free-motion cushion, designed and sewn entirely by you.
(See the gallery for inspiration — there will be lots of lovely templates to choose from.)
What to Bring / Kit Options
You will need:
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1 metre of white fabric
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3 x 12″ x 12″ quilt sandwiches
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1 metre of Bondaweb
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Scraps for your appliqué
- Basting Spray (optional)
Kits Available:
Select the Crafternoon Tea Party + kit option if you would like your fabric cut and ready for you (this excludes the appliqué pieces, as creating these is part of the workshop technique).
Crafternoon Tea Party: Included — please let Kerrie know in the notes section of your booking if you have any food allergies. If no notes I will assume no allergies.
What to Bring
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Your sewing machine
- Sewing kit if you are using your own materials
Important: Please only book if you have your own sewing machine, as there are no machines available to use.
Come Ready To:
✨ Build your sewing confidence
✨ Learn free-motion and appliqué techniques
✨ Have fun and meet new friends.
Important Venue & Parking Information
Parking & Approach:
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Follow directions to park at the back of the building
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As you approach, turn right and follow signs for café parking
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Walk towards the café, then proceed to the front of the building
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You will need to walk through a small brown gate to reach the main entrance, marked by a huge yellow “Entrance” sign
Meeting Time:
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I will meet you in the entrance area at 9:50am
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Please don’t be late — I am unable to come down to collect you once the class has started
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If you are late, you will miss out on the session, and no refunds or transfers will be given
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If you arrive earlier, please wait in the on-site café — the building is a working business hub
Accessibility:
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There is a lift inside the building to bring sewing machines up to Studio 8 on the first floor
Early Arrival
There is a café on-site which you are welcome to use if you arrive early. Please still make your way to the side of the building before 9:55am so you don’t miss the class start.
