create beautiful quilts

Simple techniques, stunning results

Design & create your own beautiful quilts from start to finish with Sheena from Green Man Quilts.

Whether you are an Absolute Beginner or you are looking to refresh or develop new skills, I would love to help.

My goal is not to convince you to make quilts my way. It’s to help you make quilts YOUR way because that’s what matters!

And if you would like to find out a little bit more about me and Green Man Quilts, listen to this fun podcast

 

Learn to quilt online with online Quilting Classes

Learn On Your Own

Explore your creative side and develop your quilting skills at your own pace, with detailed tutorials, patterns and courses to help you try new techniques and discover new possibilities.

Learn to quilt at your own pace with help from Sheena (if you want it!).

Learn to quilt at a local quilting class

Learn With Me

Develop your quilting skills through live, practical teaching, with guidance and support along the way.

Join me in Hertfordshire or over Zoom for classes, courses and workshops, or invite me to visit your quilt group for a workshop or talk.

Quilt pattern Sunshine and stars hanging quilt pattern

Browse the Cue Cards & Patterns

Looking for your next quilting project, or a little help when you get stuck? Browse modern quilt patterns and digital reference cards packed with troubleshooting tips and creative ideas to get you thinking.

Hi, I’m Sheena Aitken

Experienced quiltmaker, teacher & pattern designer

I am so excited to see you here.  I hope that you find the information you are looking for, but if not – just drop me a message. Beginner or experienced seamstress, I believe that everybody can learn to quilt.

Whether you are new to patchwork and quilting, or looking to extend your skills, you are bound to find something of interest here. 

I didn’t start off being a confident seamstress, in fact, I was all but thrown out of the class at school but I had someone who did not give up on me – and that has influenced me and I want to “pass that forward” – so let’s work together and make the world altogether more piece-ful.

ps – If you would like to see what others think, you will find reviews at the bottom of each page and you can also find reviews on Craft Courses

 

Find out more

Sheena is a first class teacher, breaking tasks down, giving structured, clear guidance.

Just attended my fourth course with Sheena at Rope Walk, Barton. The two days flew by! Sheena is a first class teacher, breaking tasks down, giving structured, clear guidance. At the same time her enthusiasm shines and her flexibility of approach allowed me to work at my own pace and put my own stamp on my work. Thank you Sheena, can’t wait for the next time, Clare

Clare Baker – In person workshops

"Sheena is very knowledgeable and encouraging?

I have enjoyed learning a new skill , Sheena is very knowledgeable and encouraging .

Lorraine Dennis – Letchworth Wednesday Evening classes

"Fantastic day ............ Good Value for Money

This was an enjoyable course and good value for money.
The organisation was superb despite the difficulties of being on line. The great thing was that all the instructions and list of material needed were provided prior to the course so you felt well prepared for the day. Sheena’s instructions were very clear but I did manage to get in a mess as I have spatial awareness issues. Sheena was excellent in providing me with 1:1 tuition within the group and my work was a great success. She also advised me on my machine problems!  She was able to provide everyone with the time they needed and her group demonstrations within the day were very easy to follow. The class was relaxed and chatty and it almost made it feel like we were all in the same room. Fantastic day! I will be back!

I look forward to more patchwork and quilting in the future. Once again many thanks”.

Bridgit Rees – Stained Glass Zoom Workshop

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