
There’s something almost magical about a Bargello quilt. Those flowing, wave-like patterns that seem to ripple across the fabric? They’re created from strips of fabric – and the technique is far more approachable than it looks. If you can sew a straight seam, you can do this!
Join us for this intimate, hands-on Bargello Quilt Workshop – just six participants, three guided half-day sessions, and one beautiful project to take home and finish. Whether you’re a confident beginner curious about quilting, or an experienced sewist ready to try something new and spectacular, this workshop will meet you exactly where you are.
And because we keep the group deliberately small, you’ll get the personal attention and guidance you need to succeed – every step of the way.
We kick things off with a dedicated information session on Saturday, 6 June 2026. This is your opportunity to ask the instructor questions, get clarity on your fabric selection in order to arrive on Day 1 feeling fully prepared and confident!
DAY 1:
Tuesday, 9 June – 9:00 – 12:00
Fabric, Colour & Cutting (No sewing machine needed here)
We start with the most important decision in any Bargello quilt: your fabric selection. You’ll learn how to choose and arrange your 10 fabric strips across a light-to-medium-to-dark value gradient – the secret behind that signature wave effect. Once your fabrics are carefully selected, you’ll cut your strips and arrange them in your fabric ledger.
Your instructor will also walk you through exactly how to stitch your strips together – so that you can confidently complete that step at home before Day 2.
Day 2:
Wednesday, 10 June – 09:00 – 12:00
Building the Bargello
With your strip sets ready, the real transformation begins. Following detailed written instructions, you’ll cut and sew the top half of your fabric strip, learning how the Bargello pattern emerges as each section shifts and stacks. The bottom half of the fabric strip is completed at home between sessions, keeping the momentum going.
Day 3:
Thursday, 11 June – 09:00 – 12:00
The Sandwich & Binding
On the final day, you’ll assemble your quilt sandwich — layering your quilt top, batting, and backing. Also, prepare the binding that will give your quilt its beautiful, finished edge. From here, the final finishing touches are completed in your own time at home, so you can take pride in crossing that finish line yourself.
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
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Sewing machine & accessories (not needed on Day 1)
Cutting & measuring tools
Other accessories
Fabric & materials
This workshop is ideal if you:
You don’t need any prior quilting experience – just a working knowledge of your sewing machine and a love of fabric.
No prior quilting experience is needed. You should be comfortable operating a sewing machine and using a rotary cutter. If you can sew a straight seam, you’re ready.
No kit is available for this workshop. Please refer to the “What to Bring” section above for the full list of what you’ll need.
Great news — we currently have quilting fabric available in store at 50% off as we transition to a new catalogue system. Stock is limited, so we recommend popping in sooner rather than later to grab what you need at this special price!
If you’d like to shop around or need more than we have available, the following shops stock quilting fabric:
Please WhatsApp us on 072 987 2512 or call 021 773 0145 as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for our full cancellation and refund policy.
Click the red RSVP button on this page. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received. If the event is full, join the waiting list – we schedule a repeat event once we have three to five names.
Tel. 021 773 0145 (Hermanus)
Whatsapp: 072 987 2512
Email. [email protected]
Address. Shop 2,
Hemel-en-Aarde Village, Cnr R43 & R320, Sandbaai, Hermanus,
Western Cape, South Africa