Saturday 1st April - Members' Day

This Members' Day will be themed on the season of Spring,

running, as usual, from 10.00 till 4.00 at St Mary's Hall.

Entrance: £5

We would be delighted if you could join us to continue with the Seasons.

This is a completely stand alone day and you do not need to have been to any other seasons days to join in.

Suitable for all levels – from beginners to the more experienced.

 Two short demonstrations: image transfer and thread painting by hand or machine.

Alternatively, you could sit with your fellow members and stitch some ongoing work.

Lunchtime will be another of our lovely bring and share lunches

Recommended Requirements list

v  Sewing machines (hand stitch options are available)

v  Extension lead and a selection of machine threads - if bringing machine

v  General sewing kit, threads, scissors, needles.

v  Bring any pictures you may have collected as inspiration – although we will be bringing lots for all to share. 

v  If using for your theme; needle felt kit and wools

v  Seasons work prepared to date

v  Bring & share Lunch

v  Glasses (if required)

v  For one of the demos you may wish to bring gloves and an apron if you like to use them.

v  A4 (approx) pieces of cream/white calico x2

v  Water soluble fabric if using in your themes.

v  Small pieces of fabric to back your finished piece.

v  A lamp if you have one as the lighting in the hall is a little poor.

Don’t forget your name badges

Whipping, Stitching and iPad covers

Caroline Lindsay's talk and mini workshop on Friday evening, "50 Shades of Whipping and Lacing" had us trying out a variety of stitches, which was fun, and also drooling over Caroline's sumptuous and very tactile felt pieces created for exhibitions and shows (looks like another workshop coming up in the future ...).   

Caroline Lindsay, box lid

Here's a snapshot of some samples stitched on the night:

 

  

 

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There was further stitching on Saturday 4th at Sue Frances's workshop to make a disguise for an iPad, tablet or notebook.  This was a chance to use some of the scraps of fabric that we all accumulate over time.  

Sue brought along some of her own work for inspiration, and it was also a chance to get to know other members and to be inspired by their use of colour and layout.

The technique is to lay scraps of fabric on a length of calico which will accommodate your iPad or other device, and use machine zigzag to hold them in place.

The piece can then be further embellished by hand if required, before adding a backing and making it into a simple pouch.