Monday 18 March 2024

Embroidered Pod - March 2024

A lovely day was had by all, as Vanessa kindly led us through creating an embroidered pod that could be used to store a timble in, or perhaps used to store earrings or some other small gift to present to a loved one:






Well done everyone!  The pods are all so very different.

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday April 20th, when Judith will be leading us through making a small cloth covered box.  Further details will be posted shortly.

Monday 26 February 2024

March Stitch Club - Embroidered Pod with Vanessa - 16th March 2024

 Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 16th March 2024 again at the  Thomas Garrett buildings in Heighton, starting at 10:00 am and going through to 3:00 pm.

Vanessa will be leading this one, and we will be embroidering pods:



Requirements List

  • 8 inch square of firm fabric e.g. medium weight cotton,
  • 6 inch embroidery hoop
  • Embroidery threads (Perle 5 and 8 and/or stranded cotton.
  • Felt for lining.
  • Sewing thread to match fabric/lining when joining lining to outer piece.
  • Glue stick e.g. Pritt or similar
  • Small beads/sequins (looptional)
  • Pencil
  • Usual sewing kit including embroidery and tapestry needles.
Vanessa will bring the card templates for everyone.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.  Tea,coffee and biscuits will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you there.  As always, please let Judith know if you are planning to attend, so we can make sure we have catered for you all.


Thursday 22 February 2024

Our Embroidered Photos

 A good day was had by all.  We worked on two photos, one for practice to see if the stitches worked, and then the actual photo.  The first shot is of a practice piece and the rest are the actual work.  Note, one of our members did collage instead of stitches.







Thanks to Kathy for a most enjoyable day.

Saturday 20 January 2024

February 2024 Stitch Club - Embroidery on Photos

UPDATE:

Kathy has suggested that you print your photos onto white card, rather than photo paper.  It's much easier to work on and it won't need backing for stability. 


Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 17th February, at the Thomas Garett  Buildings, Heighington, starting at 10:00 am and going through until 3:00 pm.

Kathy will be showing us how to embroider on photographs.

Requirements List

  • Black and white photos
  • Embroidery threads
  • Basic sewing kit
  • Awl / hat pin / darning needle to pre-prick out holes for embroidery
  • Self-healing cutting mat
If you don't have all the items, Don't go out and buy it, we can share between us.

Kathy will bring a supply of black and white photos if you don't have any, and will also bring a supply of card to back the photos and add stability.

If you are unable to print off your photos, please email them to: sojourner@virginmedia.com and Kathy will print them off for you.

Below are a couple of examples that Kathy has done, and some further examples from Pinterest:






Cost £5 for members, £10 for non-members.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Tea / coffee / biscuits will be provided.

Please let Judith know if you are planning to attend (judithsnaith51@gmail.com), so we have an idea of numbers.

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Look What We Did Today!

 For our January stitch club we again had Robyn Smith, showing us how to needle felt either a landscape, scene or animal.  The event was well attended, and below is some of the work that was completed:









As you can see, we are a talented bunch!!!!!

Wednesday 13 December 2023

January Stitch Club

 Our January stitch club will take place on Saturday 20th January 2024 at the Thomas Garrett Rooms, Heighington.

Robyn Smith will be leading us in creating a needle felted picture.  Below is a list of requirements:

  • A background to use for your picture, Robyn uses old wool jumpers, wool blankets, wool felt, tweed or wool fabric, linen, think about the colour of your background if you are going to see it in your finished picture.
  • Felting needles, Robyn uses mainly 38 and 40 twisted needles. She will have some with her that you can use on the day.
  • Felting needle holder.
  • Sponge or rice bag for working on
  •  Wool tops, merino, corriedale, you can have a selection of wools fibres, Robyn will bring some with her.
  •  Photos for inspiration
As usual, Robyn will bring loads of stuff with her and people can use what they want and donate a few pounds to her, depending what you use, so do not worry if you don`t have any of the materials.

Below are some examples of what can be achieved:





Until then, Lincoln Stitchers wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. See you in January!


Sunday 19 November 2023

November Stitch Club

 There was a good group of us at the November stitch club, and we were very productive.  Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the air was nice and relaxed for making the felt decorations.  The triangular ones are actually bookmarks.

Results were very varied, some being very three-dimensional.



Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 20th January when we will be creating a needle felted landscape with Robyn Smith.

In the meantime, wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2024.