Kathy Paton and Vanda Taylor Nottingham - more Suffolk puffs

Kathy and her Suffolk puff scarf Dec 2019

Vanda and her lavender bags made with large Suffolk puffs (finished piece at 2.5 inches across) made in the Christmas holidays

Vanda continues into February 2020 with more Suffolk puffs

A Stitch Club exhibition has been booked for 21st to 26th September 2020 in the middle of Central Lincoln Library.

So we have several months to finish off pieces for display.

January 2020 Stitch Club

Our next stitch club at the Thomas Garratt Building in Heighington on January 18th 2020 will be with Robyn Smith.  We are doing felt pictures however; there has also been a request to do felt bowls as well, so looks like there will be a choice of what can be done that day.

Requirements list will be available closer to the time.

Some Suffolk Puffs produced by stitch club 16th Nov 2019

Suffolk puff stitch club by Monika Leaman 16th Nov Heighington Thomas Garrett Rooms 10-3

The aim of the stitch club is to make a lavender bag out of 14 Suffolk Puffs (following the pattern given by Victorian Patchwork). But you might feel the need to get more creative and extend the idea, photos of further ideas will be shown on the day to whet your appetite.

Suffolk Puff Lavender Bag
Your 14 puffs can be out of the same material or different as here
You only need 1/8yd of 36in wide fabric; using up scraps you already have is the best option. Also Kate will have her massive bag of bits, free to all.
Kate and Vanda will be bringing lots of lavender.
cardboard (cereal packet stuff is fine)
scissors for card and for fabric
thread to match and needles
small amount of muslin to hold the lavender inside the sachet
if you want a hanging sachet bring a little bit of ribbon

All of the above will be available on the day.

If you would like to bring your own project and chat with the rest of us, that is fine.

Finshed seashores - autumn 2019

embroidery by Jacqui Armitage

collage by Judith Snaith

wall hanging by Julie Wallhead

collage by Kate Steane

The Living Threads Group present - Connections; an exhibition 24th Oct -1st Nov 2019

 

at The Obolensky Building

Trent College,

 Derby Rd, Long Eaton

NG10 4AD

       Open daily 10am - 5pm (4.30pm on final day) 

        Admission £5

Free catalogue and parking

Textile Artists shop/Daily demonstrations/Refreshments

Screenprinting workshops in Market Rasen much enjoyed by Vanda

Introduction to Screen Printing Workshops - for those with little or no previous experience in screen printing.

Date: Sunday 3rd November 

Time: 10am - 4pm

Price: £60 per person - £20 non refundable deposit to be paid ASAP to confirm places.

(Limited spaces available)

Bank details for deposit: Miss Azra Bano

Account: 21663135

Sort code: 40 23 03

Venue: CLIP, 8 Queen Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3EH

Parking: John Street Car Park

The aim of my Screen Printing Workshops is to introduce you to the joys of screen printing in a fun and relaxed environment and provide you with enough basic knowledge to be able to practice this craft at home.

All equipment will be provided but please remember to bring an apron or old shirt to protect your clothing.

I will provide fabric but feel free to bring anything else you may want to print on, this could be a T-shirt, cushion cover, table runner, napkins or other plain fabric in light colours preferably white/off white. Cotton and linen are best, synthetic fabrics are no good as they don’t always absorb the ink.

Please bring drinks, snacks and sandwiches on the day as most shops maybe closed and there will only be half an hours break.

Please note these workshops are run by myself independently and Clip will not be having any involvement, if you have any queries please contact myself as Clip staff will be unable to assist. 

For any medical/health issues or assistance you might require on the day, including wheel chair access, please let me know in advance.

My contacts are as below with details of my social media accounts where you will be able to see what I do along with results of previous workshops. I will look forward to hearing from you.

Email: info@azrabano.com

Tel: 07879 840391

Website: www.azrabano.com

Instagram: Azra Bano Designs

Facebook Page: Azra Bano Designs

Please pass this information on to anyone else that you think might be interested. Craft workshops can also make an amazing gift.

Thank you for your interest 

Kind regards 

Azra

19th October Kate Steane's stitch club on where sea meets sand

First stitch club of the season. 19th Oct 2019 Beach tide line; collage, stitch and glue with Kate Steane

I am suggesting three possible projects - please bring anything with you that you think might work. I will have plenty of materials for all. You can focus on one or more of these projects, or create you own version of sand, sea and tide lines - these are just a few of my interpretations.

Hand stitch – calico and embroidery threads with needle, scissors and net

Collage – calico (as backing), variety of fabrics suitable for sea and beach; fleece to roll into pebbles, upholstery trimmings (seaweed), lace (foam at edge of sea), shells, net, hessian, old rope. needle and thread, glue (pritt stick type and bostik type are useful), scissors.

Layer and reveal, off white cotton or cotton polyester as sand (to cut holes in), pebble coloured cloth (to be underneath), light blue net or sheer to act as sea. Glue (as above) or use bondaweb (I will bring an iron) and scissors. If you are worried about fraying pebble holes, use a bit of PVA glue around edge. Lace trimming as foam.

No need to bring machines to the stitch club; you can add machined stitch and further hand stitch at home.

If you don’t fancy having a go, then bring along your own work and enjoy the company.

Geology and Fossils - Kickstart Exhibition for most of September

Geology and Fossils

Embroidery Exhibition

The National Stone

Centre

1st - 28th September 10-5

Porter Lane, Wirksworth,

Derbyshire, DE4 4LS

East Midlands

Embroiders' Guild

Stitch Club Programme for 2019 to 2020, all at Thomas Garrett Rooms, Heighington, 10-3

19th Oct 2019 Beach tide line; collage and stitch with Kate Steane (change of date) 
16^th Nov 2019 Suffolk puffs with Monika Leaman

18^th Jan 2020 felt pictures with Robyn Smith

15^th Feb 2020 Blackwork with Mary Paulger (change of date)

21^st Mar 2020 Pyramid pin cushion and scissor holder with Judith Snaith

18^th Apr 2020 Iron on Transfers with Vanda Taylor Nottingham

16^th May 2020 Marbling fabric with Julie Wallhead

20^th June 2020 Silk Painting the easy way with Kathy Paton

25^th July 2020 spinning wool with a spindle with Sheila Walker

Brusho with Christine Plummer 27th July 2019

Christine Plummer – Brusho 27th July 2019 Skellingthorpe Rd

The aim of the day is to make several sheets of decorative paper that can be reused for other projects or they can be made into a book.

Requirements

- Brusho (you can share mine for a small cost)

- Jars if you are using your own Brusho

- Brushes, sponge brushes

- Small spoon

- Kitchen knife

- Wallpaper, lining paper, (you can buy some from me)

- Luggage labels, lace threads ribbon (these must be cotton) any other interesting papers

- Pastels, Inktense pencils, Wax crayons - (Don't buy any of these specially, just bring what you have).

- Plastic and paper to cover tables

- 4-5 old plastic carrier bags

- Rubber gloves and pinney

15 June 2019 Jacqui Armitage's stitch club - Tambour stitch

Tambour hooks are being provided. Bring a sit on frame if you have one - if not we will manage by wedging the hoop.

We’ll be starting on net to learn the stitch so that everyone can see exactly what to do.  If people then want to practice it a bit more on material they can, and then we’ll move to organza for the bead work. 

You can then make a brooch, a decoration for the hair, or a ‘badge’ to sew on some clothing.

Fabric and threads - detail from Jacqui
Natural fibres are best to work on because they give and then go back into shape.  If you have any net to do the initial practicing of the stitch on, that would be good, although I will be bringing fabrics and net with me.  I’ve even used tight woven cotton/silk mixes that were curtain samples!  In theory you should be able to tambour on practically anything.  You must have the fabric in a hoop though, you just can’t work it without it being under tension.  Threads you can use anything, sewing cotton, metallic etc, but I reckon the easiest thing to start with is DMC coton a broker no 12.  I’ve also used beading thread when putting beads on.

Brush strokes with stitch - some work 18/5/19

Brushstrokes with stitch by Sheila Walker - Stitch club Saturday 18th May 2019 at Skellingthorpe Rd (not the 17th)

starting at 10, ending at 3

Requirements

Image for your inspiration. Choose something with clear brushstrokes. Van Gogh is a good one.

Base fabric. Fairly open weave will allow for thicker threads.

Embroidery hoop- optional.

Rule and pencil

A variety of threads in various thicknesses. Novelty yarns can be interesting.

Needles to suit your threads and usual sewing kit