Slow Stitch Quilt Collage

Small swatched of bright orange and yellow fabric are sewn together in a visually pleasing fashion. A dark grey border of fabric surrounds the square shaped design.Instructor: Elizabeth Garlington

Location: Oak Building, 1406

Guided by fiber artist Elizabeth Garlington, this beginner‑friendly class introduces slow‑stitch fabric collage as a meditative art practice. Students will intuitively select, layer, and combine fabrics together by using simple straight‑stitch embroidery with both thread and yarn with optional bead and trim/lace embellishments. The calming, repetitive process supports relaxation, creativity, and mindful focus. Participants will leave the course with foundational art-making skills and a growing body of work of fabric collage to continue on their own.

Supplies for you to gather: Preloved clothing, vintage scraps, laces, and embellishments such as buttons, beads, and favorite small ephemera/materials. This can include old tablecloths, sheets and trims, as well as preloved clothing. Embroidery hoops, threads, foundation fabrics, and needles will be provided.

Date Day Time Cost Section Registration Link
9/3/26-9/24/26 Thursday 1-4 p.m. $161 45937 Register
How to Register by Email:
  1. Download Creative Arts Registration Form (Form must be fully completed to be accepted)
  2. Email completed form to ajhornsby@haywood.edu.
  3. If you are registering through email please await a Successful Confirmation Registration Email.
    This service is only available to those that register by email. 

How to Register in Person:
Please visit Student Services Department on the top floor of the Hemlock Building at
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.