Kawandi quilts, also known as Siddi quilts are made by the Siddi people of West India. They have a unique construction starting with a base, a thin layer of wadding, and appliquéd patches of fabric that start from the outside edge and work inwards to the centre. Running stitch is used to hold the patches in place and the edges of each patch are folded in. You will make a panel, approximately A3 size, exploring this therapeutic slow hand stitched, slightly addictive method.

You will Need:

• A backing - this could be a bit of old sheet of pillow case or calico, any 100% cotton, you won’t see any of it from the front, only on the back
• A selection of scraps and off cuts of non stretchy cotton fabrics, a mix of small and large patterns, plains, stripes and checks. This is a great way of using up those small bits of fabric you have been hanging on to!
• Wadding - this is optional
• Pins
• Needle - an embroidery needle works well - Fabric scissors
• Thread for quilting, cotton perle is a good weight - Possibly a thimble