Join Hiroe Mogi and Sue Howie for four days of quilting, sashiko and relaxation. Quilt, learn and create in the picturesque, stunning surrounds of Tamborine Mountain.

When: May 16 – 20, 2022

Where: Eagle Heights Mountain Resort, Tamborine Mountain

Techniques: Foundation Piecing, Sashiko/Boro

Tutors: Hiroe Mogi & Sue Howie

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Tutors & Workshops

Hiroe Mogi

July Retreat tutor Hiroe Mogi

Hiroe has been teaching Foundation Piecing and English Paper Piecing for many years. Working mainly with contemporary Japanese fabrics, her quilts are simply stunning.

Hiroe was born in Japan and has lived in Australia for the last 25 years.  She is an importer and wholesaler of Japanese Fabrics having started her business HM Textiles approximately 20 years ago. During this time she has made many quilts to demonstrate the use of the Japanese fabrics she imports.

In the last 15 years she has become well known worldwide for her artistry producing Pre-Printed Sashiko Designs onto fabric.

Hiroe Mogi Four Day Workshop: Foundation Paper Piecing

You’ll be going home with the foundation of a gorgeous quilt by Hiroe called Hana-bi (‘fireworks’)—master the art of Foundation Piecing using one of Hiroe’s beautiful quilt patterns—Hana-bi or Autumn Leaves—as a guide.

Hana-bi (fireworks), quilt by Hiroe Mogi using Foundation Piecing

Teacher 2: Suzanne Howie

Sue is a textile artist involved in the design, teaching and sharing of the Japanese techniques of Sashiko and Boro. Sue is fascinated by the narrative potential of sashiko stitching and its application to Australian Indigenous art concepts.

Sashiko itself developed from humble beginnings, at a time when Japanese peasant women practised a patching technique call ‘boro’,

Sashiko has evolved into a more refined art-form today, with more structure and refined stitch lengths. In addition to established traditional designs, this art-form allows the individual to express their creativity with designs of their own. Sue enjoys how such a simple technique can offer so much freedom of expression.

Sue Howie Workshop: Sashiko-Boro Techniques

Each day, students be taught a variety of techniques for creating and manipulating designs, as well as the fundamentals of boro textiles: Manipulate pre-printed, wash-away fabrics to create your own unique sashiko designs; Use Niche Sashiko Templates to create and stitch your own sashiko designs; Embellish a sewing notions pouch with lovely boro-inspired textiles.

The Venue: Eagle Heights Mountain Resort

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort sits high on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland.  This is a beautiful venue to spend 4 days doing what you like to do—relaxing, learning, making new friends, and of course, quilting. Take in the fresh Autumn air of this beautiful location and put lockdown behind you. Why not stay a couple of extra days to relax and unwind? The perfect crafter’s getaway.

Tamborine Mountain can be accessed from either the Gold Coast or Brisbane.

Daily teaching times: 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  (Night time sewing available on request.)

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