Collaborative charity quilts
Handcrafted comfort quilts completed together at our Saturday meetups, destined for local Durham hospitals and shelters.
The autumn showcase
Our annual exhibition at the Durham library features member quilts, tapestries, and detailed embroidery. Submissions open two months prior for all active stitchers.
Mastering traditional techniques
Learn new stitches and dyeing methods alongside friendly fellow makers during our seasonal Saturday demonstrations.
Sashiko stitching
Scrap quilting
Botanical dyeing
Explore traditional Japanese running stitch patterns to mend and embellish utility fabrics.
Turn leftover fabric scraps into striking modern block designs without waste.
Extract gentle earth tones and yellows using local leaves, onion skins, and natural mordants.
Suggest a future workshop topic
Have a craft technique you would love to share or explore with the group? Pull up a chair and let us know.