Woodland whimsy... let's take inspiration from nature's bounty...

Let Lisa show you how to create a beautiful piece from foraged textile treasures...

For several years now I’ve shared my love for the English woodland with my students who come to my “in person” classes. 
How exciting to now be able to share it with everyone else far, far away via our online platform- THE FORAGE SCHOOL! 

To celebrate the release of these online woodland classes I have created a whole new quilt, very different from the one I have shown students previously.
During this workshop I will be showcasing both my woodland quilts, and sharing with you a myriad of embellishments and techniques for you to try yourself. 

There’s 20 modules in the online Woodland workshop. 
You will have lifetime access so you can rewatch them wherever and whenever you like. 

I look forward to welcoming you to my online classroom and taking a woodland wander together…

Welcome to my studio

Do you want to capture the beauty of the forest floor in your work? Here's a preview of my inspiration for the Woodland quilts...

You'll learn something a little different this time . . .

How to make round SlowStitched blocks framed by embellishments and hand embroidery.

Sit back and relax while Lisa gives you a in-depth look at her two Woodland quilts - discussing textile combinations, hero pieces, embellishments, embroidery and how wandering through and English woodland has given her inspiration which she has translated into a textile delight! 

Then it's time to get started on your own project! 


Whats' included . . .

20 on-demand lessons, plus

A pack to help you get started on your Woodland quilt which includes...

  • A set of limited edition "Woodland" Cottage Garden Threads
  • Pack of 8 instructional cards
  • Oak leaf iron on transfer
  • Tracked Worldwide Shipping

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. My inspiration for the Woodland Quilts

    1. Making Block Backgrounds

    2. The Berries of the Forest Block

    3. The Stag Block

    4. The Small Animals Block

    5. The Acorns and Oakleaves Block

    6. The Mushroom Block

    7. The Bluebells Block

    8. The Pinecone Block

    9. The Poem Block

    10. Finishing the Bluebell Quilt

    1. Introducing the Sage Woodland Quilt!

    2. Continuity and Choosing Your Elements

    3. Going around in circles! Making a Circle Block

    4. Backing Fabrics and Attaching the Circles

    5. Embellishing the attached circles

    6. Constructing the Top and Finishing the project

    1. From my studio to yours

    1. Blanket Stitch/Reverse Blanket Stitch

    2. Couching

    3. Lazy Daisy (Detached Chain Stitch)

    4. Pistil Stitch

    5. Running stitch

    6. Chain stitch

    7. Whipped chain stitch

    8. Back stitch

    9. Whipped back stitch

    10. Knots

    11. Buttons

    12. Suffolk puff

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 31 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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To get started, choose from two pricing options: a single, or two monthly payments.

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Your slow stitching guide

Slow stitcher and forager Lisa Mattock

I am lucky to have a very creative Mum who loves all things patchwork, and who instilled in me from an early age the thrill of finding 'treasures' at fetes and garage sales. I spent my early childhood marinating in her eclectic, colorful influence. It was Mum’s enthusiasm and encouragement that first led me to explore my love for textiles - a lifetime addiction to 'reclaimed goodies' has ensued. I have gathered expertise in many creative pursuits as a florist, food stylist, and visual merchandiser, which culminated in owning an upmarket florist and homewares store, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for many years. These experiences, combined with my long-standing passions for vintage fabrics, recycling, and simple stitching made creating my business, called 'Forage', a natural evolution. It’s a place I can share my passion for discovering and collecting fabrics and embellishments from near and far, both reclaimed/vintage and brand new from our favourite quilt stores. Welcome! I look forward to sharing all that inspires and delights me. Lisa, xx