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★ QUICK DETAILS ★
WHEN: Friday Aug 21 @ 7 pm CT
HOW MUCH: $10 gets you in the workshop + a whole month of NOOK
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Stitch a secret source of comfort
There's a particular kind of comfort that comes from something you can hold onto. Designed to tuck inside a jacket hem (or worn openly), your FIDGET QUILT becomes a private, portable tool — something to run your fingers over to regulate attention or settle anxiety. In this workshop, you'll piece scrap fabrics by hand or machine, then layer in intuitive hand stitching to build texture and dimension.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to construct a small, wearable fidget quilt designed for discreet sensory regulation
- Intuitive hand-stitching techniques for building layered, tactile texture
- Working improvisationally with mixed materials — letting texture and process guide the design, no pattern required
HOW YOU’LL GROW
- Leave with a finished, functional piece you (or someone you love) can use right away
- Create a portable calming tool that fits discreetly inside a jacket hem
- Build confidence working improvisationally with mixed fabrics and textures
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU…
- Want a hands-on project that results in something genuinely useful, not just decorative
- Are curious about improv patchwork and want a low-pressure way to try it
- Are drawn to slow, mindful making as a way to unwind or regulate stress
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10$ USD/month — Cancel anytime
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Phong Chi Lai is a Melbourne/Naarm-based textile artist whose practice centers on improv patchwork, soft sculpture, and the quiet possibilities of hand stitching. Originally trained as a shoe designer, he shifted toward sustainable, community-centered making, working with textile-based social enterprises across Asia before developing his current studio practice rooted in reclaimed textiles and foraged natural dyes. For Phong, stitching is a slow, deliberate form of storytelling — one attuned to texture, memory, and place — which makes him an ideal guide for a workshop built around tactile, intuitive making with real purpose. His instinct for turning humble, reclaimed materials into something meaningful is exactly the sensibility this small, personal project calls for.
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TIME ZONE CONVERSIONS
- Chicago: 7:00 PM CT
- New York: 8:00 PM ET
- Denver: 6:00 PM MT
- Los Angeles: 5:00 PM PT
- London: 1:00 AM BST (Aug 22)
- Berlin: 2:00 AM CEST (Aug 22)
- Perth: 8:00 AM AWST (Aug 22)
- Melbourne: 10:00 AM AEST (Aug 22)
- Auckland: 12:00 PM NZST (Aug 22)
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FAQs
- Is there a recording? Yes! It’s usually available within 24 hours of live workshop
- Can I cancel at anytime? Absolutely! No membership commitment (but you might decide to stick around a bit!)
- Do I need to be an experienced quilter to join? The NOOK welcomes ALL skill levels, from beginners to seasoned quilters. You’ll find resources to learn and grow at your own pace.