In March at "Wednesday Sewing" we are making together a Quilted Pillowcase Set with the leadership of Anita Boey and support from Ghader Bsmar.

Quilted Pillowcase Set

This March, our theme is "Grounded", curated by lead artist Sharon Zarita Adhiambo. As Zarita describes, “being grounded is a shared reflective experience of what we hold onto—within or around us—that sustains our personal journeys, making life’s phases fruitful while refreshing those around us.”

To bring this theme to life, sewing facilitator Anita Boey will guide participants in creating a Quilted Pillowcase Set.

Why a pillow? Because it offers comfort, a place to rest, and a sense of home—where we return to, find shelter, and feel grounded.

You'll have access to a curated selection of fabric from Jamii, and we will provide poly fill, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Each pillow insert and quilted pillowcase will require 1.5 yards of fabric plus poly fill.

Throughout the workshop, sewing workshop assistant Ghader Bsmar will support you in mastering sewing machine basics while working on this engaging and meaningful project.

Join us in a warm and encouraging space where creativity, skill-building, and connection thrive. By the end of the series, you'll leave not only with a beautiful Quilted Pillowcase Set but also with newfound sewing skills and community!

Workshop plan:

1. February 26 – Introduction to Grounded and the inspiration behind the Quilted Pillowcase Set. Participants will choose fabric, transfer pattern pieces, and cut fabric.

2. March 5 – Sew the pillow insert and enjoy stuffing it with poly fill.

3. March 12 – Sew the quilted pillowcase top.

4. March 19 – Assemble and finish the pillowcase.

Let’s stitch together and create something both meaningful and practical. See you on Wednesday evenings!

Sewing participants are highly encouraged to attend “Saturday Mingling” event at Jamii, to show off their mirror bag to the rest of the Jamii community!

The capacity for this workshop series is 16 people without a machine, and we can accommodate 4 more people if they bring their own sewing machines. While you are only required to register for the February 26 session, participants are expected to join all four sessions on March 5, 12, and 19. If you register for the February 26 session, you do not need to register again for the sessions on March 5, 12, and 19. New registrations will not be accepted throughout the month. We expect a high number of registrations, so please let us know immediately via email at info@jamii.ca before Monday, February 24 at 12 PM if you foresee that you will not be able to join all four sessions, so another participant from the waitlist can take your spot. We apologize if the workshop is filled before you register.