Hello Reproduction Fabrics Friends,
We have a couple fun new annoucements related to our Friend and Reproduction fabric designer, Michelle Yeo. Michelle's new fabic line The Lost Gardens of Heligan is now available for Preorder. We expect the new line in the shop in March 2026.
Lost Gardens of Heligan by Michelle Yeo was created to celebrate her wonderful friendship with Ingrid. A few years ago, Michelle met Ingrid at a sewing group and they bonded over their shared passion for quilting, especially early 19th-century antique quilts. Ingrid’s family name, on her father’s side, is St Austell-Moyle. After googling her family name, they stumbled upon the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This collection is a tribute to their friendship and Ingrid’s generosity in allowing Michelle to reproduce some of her antique prints.
We are delighted to announce a very special event at Reproduction Fabrics.
Michelle Yeo—internationally renowned Australian quilt designer, historian, and master of traditional techniques—will be joining us for two days of hands-on workshops, May 17 & 18, in celebration of classic quilting and the launch of her newest fabric collection, Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Michelle is admired worldwide not only for her beautiful work, but for her patient, enthusiastic teaching style and her generosity in sharing traditional quilting knowledge. She is highly sought after as a teacher and guest speaker, having taught extensively throughout Australia and internationally in the UK, the United States, and Europe. We are honored to welcome her to Northfield for this intimate learning experience.
What You’ll Learn
Michelle will be teaching a variety of hand and machine techniques drawn directly from her two new quilt patterns. You can choose to focus on one pattern or explore techniques from both.
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Hand Piecing the Broderie Purse Method
A beautiful, meditative technique perfect for fussy cutting and showcasing special motifs. -
Freezer Paper Foundation Piecing
Michelle’s precise, intuitive approach to achieving crisp, accurate blocks.
Workshop Details
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Dates: May 17th and 18th (Option to attend one day or two)
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Time: 9:30 - 4:30pm
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Lunch: Included
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Location: The workshops will be held in historic downtown Northfield, Minnesota, just ~30 minutes south of the Twin Cities—a charming setting for a day (or two) of traditional quilting, learning, and connection.
Come stitch, learn, and explore the beauty of Lost Gardens of Heligan with one of the world’s leading traditional quilt designers.
Hoping you love Michelle's new line as much as we do and that you can join us for her in-person workshops this May.