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.
