Rachel Church-Moore’s journey into patchwork and quilting began with an unexpected Christmas gift—a sewing machine from her husband. Initially dismissed, it soon became the catalyst for an incredible creative transformation. After dabbling in various sewing projects, Rachel discovered a deep passion for quilting, drawn by its rich history and artistic potential.
Motivated to explore this craft further, Rachel chose our Patchwork and Quilting Skill Stage 2 course for its comprehensive content, City & Guilds accreditation, and flexibility. Throughout her studies, Rachel not only honed her technical skills but also experienced a profound personal and creative awakening. She gained a new appreciation for colour, modern art, and diverse techniques, broadening her perspective and inspiring her work.
Rachel credits much of her success to the exceptional support of her tutor, whose thoughtful feedback and encouragement brought out the best in her. Now a proud graduate, Rachel has not only developed her quilting expertise but also unlocked a new world of creative possibilities, proving that even the most unexpected gifts can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Rachel Church-Moore
“The course was everything I had hoped for – and more! I’d really not expected the journey of personal discovery it would take me on and how much it would encourage me to look at the world through fresh eyes. In particular, it ignited and nurtured an inner respect for colour and aspects of modern art.”
Biggest takeaways
The course was everything I had hoped for – and more! I’d really not expected the journey of personal discovery it would take me on and how much it would encourage me to look at the world through fresh eyes. In particular, it ignited and nurtured an inner respect for colour and aspects of modern art.
Having trained and worked in the museum sector, I’ve always been passionate about art and artefacts. However, I have never really been drawn to or emotionally connected with modern art . The course expanded my ability to view things from different perspectives and taught me about the use of media, techniques and colour. It has completely changed my attitude towards modern art, for which I’m deeply grateful. It’s expanded my mind, opening up a whole new world of thoughts, ideas and possibilities that I’d never have considered otherwise.
Tutor support
Lastly, credit must go to the encouragement of my excellent tutor. From what I’ve seen, the standard and commitment of SST tutors is exceptional. In particular, my tutor’s feedback on my work was always incredibly supportive and thoughtful. Frankly, it was some of the most heartfelt and thought-provoking feedback I’ve ever received – she really cared about my work and brought in personal experiences from her own life and work and how my work and ideas touched her. This inspired me and provoked real emotions in me that helped bring my pieces alive.
I encourage new students not to be worried to ask for help from your tutor. Failing to ask for advice and guidance misses out on a fantastic resource of knowledge and experience.
