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Instructor: Louise West

Course Description: A little experience with floral Beds technique is helpful, but the fish start off gently with adding pairs and throwing out. Add in some clever use of tallies, metallic thread and sequins. It is easier than the whale and the mermaid Swimathon pieces.

This design celebrates 40 years of Swimathon and its fundraising. The pattern was designed to reflect that this year Louise is doing the swim at an organized event rather than at her own gym pool, and so it will be swimming with others for the first time with a focused purpose. £5 from each RTW pattern will be donated to the Swimathon charities.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Students should have a good understanding of Bedfordshire techniques and can be at early stage of learning floral Beds.

Dates: 3 Wednesdays - March 25, April 1, 8, 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am PDT

Kit: $21 Kit may be purchased here.

Kit Description: The kit is a laser-cut, ready-to-work pricking with the pattern sheet and a few of the small sequins.

Students Must Provide: Supply list (pdf)

Second Camera: Required