Sparks of inspiration for curious makers
Only - £27
Forget rules, patterns and perfection.
This isn’t a “how-to” course! It’s a creative journey full of ideas to get you thinking, playing, and stitching in your own way.
Inspiring videos to spark your imagination
Ideas using lace, torn fabric strips, net curtains and more
Includes access to monthly live Q&A calls with Jayne + a glimpse into her other courses
This is not about neat stitches or perfect outcomes.
It’s about process, possibility and permission to play.
Stitch into lace, net, upholstery fabric, and even old sports mesh
Use threads and materials you wouldn’t expect – from silk to torn fabric strips
Try playful techniques that blend stitching with print, felting and fabric manipulation
Make sample squares without the pressure of a finished piece
Discover what you love and lose yourself in flow
And maybe, just maybe, those little samples turn into something more...
You’ll find one main lesson and five short videos exploring further possibilities. Filmed in my studio, these are not traditional lessons, but creative sparks designed to get you started:
Here’s what you’ll explore:
I’ll share my playful approach to hand stitching, working with unusual fabrics and materials, from lace to rope to curtain netting.
Discover how hand stitching can be combined with other creative processes:
Gel plate printing
Felting
Weaving
Bonus lesson - Stitching with wire!
Explore my other online courses and the No Rules Textile Society-membership.
As soon as you enrol, you'll get:
Instant access to all 6 inspiration videos
A list of suggested materials (most of which you likely already own)
Access to monthly live Q&A sessions with me
A glimpse into the No Rules Membership and other courses
£54 in discount coupons:
Two £27 vouchers to use on my Gel Printing and Experimental Needle Felting courses. So the £27 you spend here comes straight back to you… and more!
"Just to say that your course on mixed media stitching was fabulous! I watched it twice- I am enthralled and inspired. It was so good. And I've followed loads- sewing summits, quilting - all of them- yours was spot on, creative and so addictive- I'm trying not to cut up the curtains, the shirts …!"
Absolutely! If any of this sounds like you:
You want to get creative with textiles, but don’t know where to start
You love the idea of designing, but hate rules
You enjoy experimenting more than following step-by-step instructions
You’re curious about trying different materials in unusual ways
You miss playing, and want permission to just START MAKING!
I have over 25 years experience as a conceptual textile designer. Selling internationally to clients ranging from Chanel and Dior to M&S and Boden.
Author of 6 craft books, including Simply Felt, The Impatient Patchworker and New From Old all about up-cycling your wardrobe
TV appearances with Kirstie Allsopp on her show Kirstie's Handmade Britain. Regular expert at her annual Handmade Fair
In-person workshops for Soho Farmhouse, Liberty, Dyson Institute, John Lewis, Festival of Quilts and The Knitting and Stitching Show.
Featured in Embroidery Magazine, Vogue, The Observer and The Makers Story
Founded reclaimed clothing label Salvage and sold collections to Koh Samui in London and Colette in Paris.
An MA in Fashion from Central St Martins and a 1st class honours degree in Multi Media Textiles from Loughborough College of Art
I absolutely love sharing my ideas and techniques and I get super excited to see how you interpret them.
Rediscover the joy of stitching without rules. Play, explore, and let go of the pressure.
No pressure. No perfection. Just play.
Nope! This class is about exploring, not perfect technique. All levels welcome.
Not at all. Jayne encourages you to use what you already have, old fabric, threads, even wire or raffia.
With my online courses you have *lifetime access. You can use the course like an inspiration library and dip in and out as you wish. With my No Rules Textile Society membership, there is a huge amount of content but you will only have access to it whilst you are a member.
*lifetime means for as long as I am creating textiles (hopefully this will be a very long time!), or as long as the platform is in existence.
All my online courses have comments boxes under the lessons where you can ask questions, share work or ideas. There is also a private Facebook group. I am very present both in the course comments and on social media, you can also email me. I often organise group Zooms for all my course participants and you will be invited to join these should you wish to pop along and chat.
In my No Rules Textile Society membership we meet for weekly Zooms to discuss our work and ideas, if you would like regular accountability, support and a wonderful like-minded tribe this is perfect. You can book private 1-2-1 sessions with me, if you would like more tailored feedback, inspiration or advice.
DISCLAMER: This was originally part of Making Zen Summit Spring 2024
This mini class is just a small taste.
Inside the No Rules Textile Society Membership, you'll find:
40+ mini courses on print, patchwork, felting and more
A new creative prompt every 6 weeks
Weekly Zoom chats with fellow stitchers
A library of video inspiration and technique mashups
Prefer a deeper, self-paced dive? Click here to explore Jayne’s online courses.