Layer colourful scraps of scrim, lace, calico and wool fibres, using an embellishing machine or hand-held needle felting tool, to make a quirky birdy wall hanging.
Lis Binns will introduce you to a variety of applique techniques including machine, hand and reverse applique in this four session workshop.
Discover how to use your machine needle as a drawing tool and create a selection of samples suitable for decorating bags, books or cards. Great beginners day.
A weekend workshop with Louise Nichols learning embellishing techniques including applique and embroidery stitches on pre-printed Lino prints of either a hare of a cowparsley that you will then transform into cushion cover. Saturday 14 September 10-4pm and Sunday 15 September 10-3.30pm.
Discover how to use your machine needle as a drawing tool and create a selection of samples suitable for decorating bags, books or cards. Great beginners day.
Natures Quilted Hanging with Louise Nichols. Create your own Lino prints that will then be embellished and turned into a wall hanging over the course of Saturday 15 June 10-4pm and Sunday 16 June 10-3:30pm
Wednesday evenings 6.30pm – 9pm. Beyond beginners machine sewing course, four weeks with four projects perfect for improving your machine sewing skills and introducing a range of craft sewing techniques to extend your skills.
Wednesday Evenings -A lovely workshop to extend your machine sewing skills; make this charming practical story cushion to hold a favourite book for a child, magazine for a teenager.
Tuesday 10am – 4pm Creating your own pretty scene from Gail’s Enchanted Garden series – choose either Dragonfly or Butterfly to stitch on the day, and you can take the other design away with you to do at home.
Monday 10am – 4pm – As the light of the sun fades, the silhouettes of different birds appear against the twilight landscapes. Create a beautiful silhouette wall hanging with Gail’s expert guidance.
Discover how to use your machine needle as a drawing tool and create a selection of samples suitable for decorating bags, books or cards. Great beginners day.
Enjoy this 2 day course, Sat & Sun 15th 16th Sept 2018 combine traditional patchwork techniques and contemporary ideas with textile artist Maria Thomas. A weekend of exploring the possibilities and creativity of modern day textiles.
