Bev Mayo

Welcome to my studio

Welcome to my online patchwork & quilting school. I hope that you will find inspiration for your projects here.

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Upcoming Courses

Online courses are a great way of learning a new skill. When we cannot meet in person we can make new friends online. Many of my students who have taken part in these classes have said that they enjoy seeing everyone. They also like the ability to view the work close up.

I am please to be able to offer the Ambleside quilt as a block a month course at Tudor Rose Patchwork, Bedfordshire this year as well as via zoom

Ambleside Quilt

An online block a month course – 8 lessons,

Live tuition

Starting Wednesday 23rd February 2022 at Tudor Rose Patchwork, Bedfordshire (in person classes). Book through Tudor Rose

Saturday 26th February Zoom tuition £30.00 per class. Book through Craft Courses

See course page for all the dates

In My Garden BOM Quilt

From Bev Mayo Quilts Instagram

After seeing The Dig, Sutton Hoo has been on my list of places to visit. I have seen the treasures in the British Museum but nothing is quite like seeing and hearing the story of the find. It appears that much was down to luck that this tomb was not discovered by grave robbers and we should be so grateful that it wasn’t. The craftsmanship of this period in history takes my breath away especially the beautiful cloisonné shoulder straps. It shows that this period between the Romans and the Vikings is a period of global trade with the garnets originating from Sri Lanka. I would recommend the tour of the mounds to find out more. #suttonhoo

Another lovely quilt made on the Ambleside Quilt block a month course last year by Barbara. It is such a pleasure seeing these finished quilts. #bevmayodesigns #amblesidequilt #patchwork #quilting

I had a spare afternoon so made another cushion for Mabel the motor home. Personal touches make her feel more homely #patchwork #patchworkcushions #homedecor #motorhomelife

This week I was delighted to see Lynn’s completed quilt from the block a month course using my Ambleside quilt design. It has been such a pleasure to start seeing the finished quilts. I get a real buzz seeing my designs worked in different colour ways and fabrics. I am now planning this years quilt as you go course which is at the moment under wraps, (a mystery quilt!) I have to say I do rather like my job. #amblesidequilt #blockamonth #blockamonthquilt #bevmayodesigns

Happy Christmas. I want to share this beautiful Christmas cake decorated by my very talented sister. White Christmas roses and ivy cake topper with stencilled corners. It is a most beautiful gift and I hope I will be able to bring myself to cut it over the festive season. #handmade #handmadechristmas #christmas #christmascake #sugarcraft #sugarcraftflowers #christmasroses

Finished dressing the dolls cot just in time for Christmas. #dollscotbedding #sunbonnetsue #dollsquilt

A huge flock of geese acting as a murmuration of starlings #winterwalk #geese

A gorgeous winters morning in Gretna Green. Still below freezing but nature has given us a beautiful frosty sculptures to admire. #winterwonderland #natureatitsbest #frostymorning

Thursdays walk down Dovedale. Again starting from Alstonefield it was a steep 1 mile walk down to Milldale where the walk along the river started. Over the bridge the walk is along the river past Dove Holes and Ilam Rock, up the limestone steps at Jacobs Ladder where you can see fossils in the steps. Over the Stepping Stones and along the river again to Dovedale car park. It is 3 miles from Milldale to the car park. We decided after a picnic lunch to walk back along Dovedale rather than walk along a road. The last mile uphill back to the caravan at Smithyfields was a challenge and we made it just before the heavens opened. #dovedale #motorhomelife #walk #dovedalesteppingstones #peakdistrict

About

I am a textile artist and tutor based in the East Midlands. I taught City & Guilds courses for many years at Tudor Rose Patchwork near Bedford, and at Bee Crafty near Huntingdon. I specialise in patchwork and quilting and love starting beginners on their creative journey. It is wonderful to see quilters grow in confidence and become accomplished designers, and teachers themselves. I had wonderful tutors during my creative journey, Sherry Gosling ( creative embroidery ) and Barbara Weeks ( patchwork & quilting ) along with many who have generously shared their knowledge with me over the years. This is my opportunity to share my knowledge with you.

Get in Touch

you can email me anytime at

BevMayo@bev-mayo.com

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