Sentimental Stitching: Keepsake Quilt
Turn much-loved clothing and textiles into something you can use, display, and treasure for years to come in this hands-on keepsake quilt workshop in Sydney. Transform personal fabrics—such as baby clothes, family garments, or special textiles—into a thoughtfully designed quilt that tells your story.
Designed with beginners in mind, this workshop focuses on simple, accessible techniques and a supportive, step-by-step approach. You’ll learn how to select suitable fabrics, plan a patchwork layout, and construct a small quilt while building confidence at each stage.
You’ll create a small cot-sized or lap quilt (approximately 60 × 80 cm). By the end of the day, you will have completed your quilt top, prepared the quilt layers, and practised simple quilting or finishing techniques, with guidance on how to complete or extend your quilt at home.
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: 7 May 2026
- Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Accessibility
- Upper-level room accessible by stairs only
- Lift currently out of service
Details
You will learn
- Select and prepare garments and textiles for quilting
- Plan and assemble a simple patchwork quilt top
- Layer and prepare a quilt for basic quilting and finishing
You will get
- Expert step-by-step guidance from an experienced tutor
- Use of sewing machines and basic sewing tools
- Quilt batting, fusible interfacing and spray adhesive
Appropriate for
Beginners with little or no quilting experience, confident beginners wanting to build sewing skills, and anyone interested in creating a meaningful quilt from personal fabrics.
Preparation
What to bring
- Upcycled garments or fabrics suitable for 15 x 15 cm squares
- Enough fabric for approximately 20 squares
- Backing fabric such as a sheet or repurposed textile
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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