Name: Woodland Sampler Applique with Gail Lawther
Start: 2026-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-18T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley, MK43 7RB Bedford, United Kingdom

Woodland Sampler Applique with Gail Lawther

Create your own charming wall hanging inspired by the beauty of the woodland. Featuring delightful motifs such as a fox, hedgehog and acorn, this project celebrates the flora and fauna of the forest.
Choose your favourite elements from the templates Gail provides on the day and build your own unique sampler in rows using her simple, effective fusing technique.
This workshop is ideal even if you’re new to quilting. You’ll find the process very straightforward, and throughout the day Gail will guide you through a variety of easy machine-quilting techniques to bring texture and life to your designs.
Gail is an experienced quilter and textile artist who has worked full-time with fabric and thread for over 20 years — and she can’t imagine a better way to earn her living. She designs and stitches quilts for books and patterns, as well as creating larger commissioned pieces.
She travels throughout the UK and beyond, giving talks about her quilts and teaching workshops. Several times each year, she also leads residential workshops in a range of locations.
You’ll often find Gail at quilt shows — and she is always at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC each August.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
There is a coffee shop on site called O for Coffee. Attendees at our classes are visited by coffee shop staff regularly throughout the day to take any orders. Anything consumed during your day is sold at a 10% discount. As well as a large choice of hot and cold drinks, the menu comprises savoury choices including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and soups. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a selection of cakes and scones made in-house with gluten-free and vegan options.