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The Handmade Gift Series: Quilted Book & Journal Cover

The Handmade Gift Series: Quilted Book & Journal Cover

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Participants will learn to make a personalised quilted A5 book cover with a pen pocket at High Bridge Works in Newcastle on 12 December 2026. This 2.5-hour beginner-friendly sewing workshop starts at 11:00. Tickets cost £30.50.

Make a personalized quilted A5 book cover with a pen pocket! A beginner-friendly 2.5hr sewing workshop to craft the ultimate handmade gift.

Personalized Fabric Book & Journal Cover

Course Overview

Looking for a thoughtful, handmade Christmas gift? Create a custom-crafted book cover—perfect for the avid reader or journaler in your life! Designed to protect books while keeping pens, markers, and notes neatly organized, this beginner-friendly workshop is a fantastic way to sharpen your sewing skills and create a meaningful gift.

Skill Level & Requirements

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly (Participants should know how to thread and operate a sewing machine).

Duration: [Insert Duration, e.g., 2.5 Hours]

What You Will Learn

Work with an A5-sized template to construct custom book covers.

Apply and sew structural wadding for a padded, protective finish.

Master basic quilting techniques, including straight-line stitching.

Construct and attach handy outer pockets for pens and accessories.

What’s Included

All required sewing equipment, tools, and thread.

Premium wadding and internal lining fabrics.

A follow-up email guide with step-by-step instructions so you can easily recreate and personalize this project at home.

What to Bring

Top Fabric: 50cm x 50cm of woven cotton or linen (e.g., standard quilting cotton), something that is woven fabric.

(Optional) An A5 notebook or paperback book to test the fit during class.

Main Entrance & Intercom Note:

Please note that our main entrance buzzer is currently out of order on weekends.

If you do not have building access, please text or call us at 07453480080, please as soon as you arrive at the front door. A member of our team will come straight down to meet you and let you in.

If you already have access to the building, please wait by the main entrance; I will meet you.;, Please do not wander or explore other areas of the building, as other studios and private workspaces are in operation. There are security locks on each floor for safety.

Thank you for your cooperation—we look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

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The Handmade Gift Series: Quilted Book & Journal Cover takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 11:00.

The Handmade Gift Series: Quilted Book & Journal Cover is held at High Bridge Works Newcastle Upon Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne (39 High Bridge Works, Newcastle upon tyne, NE1 1EW).

Tickets for The Handmade Gift Series: Quilted Book & Journal Cover are priced at £30.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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