Patchwork Parlour—Slow Stitching, Beautiful Textiles Workshop

A relaxed stitching circle inspired by Victorian crazy patchwork.



2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $60 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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Step into Patchwork Parlour, a relaxed stitching circle where the pace is slow, the conversation flows easily, and every piece of fabric carries the possibility of a new story.
Inspired by the rich tradition of Victorian crazy patchwork, these gatherings celebrate decorative hand embroidery, treasured textile scraps, and the simple pleasure of making alongside others. Whether you're an experienced stitcher or picking up a needle for the first time, you'll be warmly welcomed around the table.
Unlike a formal sewing class, Patchwork Parlour is a hosted making session. Rose is there to demonstrate techniques, offer guidance, and help you develop your own ideas while everyone works at their own pace.
You might choose to:
  • Create your own crazy patch block to develop into a cushion, bag, quilt, or artwork
  • Begin stitching on one of Rose's prepared patchwork blocks
  • Contribute to an evolving community quilt
  • Continue a project from a previous gathering
  • Simply enjoy a morning of embroidery in good company
Throughout the session, you'll discover decorative embroidery stitches including feather stitch, chain stitch, herringbone stitch, French knots, couching, and more, learning naturally through conversation and demonstration rather than rigid instruction.
A large collection of carefully curated cottons, silks, and embroidery threads is available to explore, and each gathering begins with a shared basket of textile treasures where participants are invited to exchange small fabric scraps. Over time, these shared materials become woven into everyone's work, creating unexpected connections between makers.
Tea, coffee, and homemade cake are always part of the morning, making Patchwork Parlour as much about community as creativity.
Whether you come once or return week after week, you'll leave with beautiful stitching, new ideas, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from making something by hand.
What you'll get
  • Two hours of hosted stitching in a beautiful working studio
  • Individual guidance and demonstrations throughout the session
  • Access to a large collection of cotton and silk fabrics
  • A wide selection of quality embroidery threads
  • Pre-prepared crazy patch blocks if you'd like to begin stitching immediately
  • Tea, coffee, and homemade cake
  • The opportunity to contribute to an evolving community quilt (optional)
Knowledge required
No experience is necessary. Beginners are warmly welcomed, while experienced stitchers will enjoy working on their own projects alongside the group and exploring new techniques.
What to bring
Nothing is required. You're welcome to bring your own embroidery project, treasured fabric scraps, or embroidery threads if you'd like to incorporate them into your work, but all materials are available in the studio.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

1/1a Windsor Place, Windsor VIC

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House of Windsor Studios
House of Windsor Studios

5.0 (7)
female Women-owned

I’m an artist, jeweller, and lifelong maker based in Melbourne. I’ve spent years working across textiles, metal, drawing, sculpture, and all kinds of materials — I’ve always been happiest when I’m making something with my hands.
My pathway into making wasn’t through just one craft. I’ve always moved between disciplines, learning techniques wherever I could find them and becoming fascinated by the way materials behave, transform, and carry meaning. Over time, that evolved into a contemporary art practice alongside jewellery making, teaching, and workshop development.
I’m currently undertaking a PhD at RMIT, where my research explores creative practice, material thinking, and metaphor through making. While my academic work is important to me, teaching workshops offers something different and equally valuable: the opportunity to help people feel capable, absorbed, and connected through practical hands-on experience.
I genuinely love teaching. One of the most rewarding moments is watching someone arrive nervous or unsure of themselves and then gradually settle into the process, becoming focused, confident, and proud of what they’ve made. I’m known for creating a calm, welcoming environment where people feel comfortable trying something new without pressure or intimidation.
My Windsor studio is what I like to call a one-room beginning, middle, and finishing school — you walk in, everything is prepared and ready to go, and you leave having made something real.
Alongside my studio practice, I’ve taught across a range of creative contexts and have extensive experience guiding beginners through unfamiliar tools and processes. My workshops are carefully structured, highly supportive, and focused on giving people a genuine sense of achievement, whether they’re making a sterling silver spinner ring, working with gourds, or exploring textiles and handcraft.
Something many people don’t realise is how meditative and absorbing hands-on making can be. Working with materials has a way of slowing people down, shifting attention, and creating a rare kind of focus that’s increasingly hard to find. That atmosphere is something I care about deeply in the studio.
My workshops combine technical guidance, contemporary craft practice, and thoughtful hospitality — good tools, beautiful materials, tea, coffee, homemade cake, and enough time and support for people to properly enjoy the process.
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