Small Stumpworked Elephant - April Stitch Club

 Everyone had a great time creating small stumpwork elephants at the April Stitch Club.  Here are some of the items that were made.

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 16th May at the Thomas Garret Building, where Jacqui will be taking us through creating a piece of traditional needle lace.  Details to follow shortly.

April Stitch Club - Padded Stumpwork: Small Elephant Motif

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 18th April 2026 at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington, from 10:00 - 15:00.  Cost £5.00 for members, £7.50 non-members.

Vanessa will be taking us through creating a padded stumpwork small elephant motif.  This is an ideal item to use up scraps/offcuts of materials.

Requirements List

• 6 inch embroidery hoop
• Backing fabric at least 8 x 8 inches to fit into the hoop
• Small pieces of felt for elephant shapes and his cover (optional):
• 2 5 x 4 inches for elephant
• 1 3 inch square for his cover (if desired)
• Sewing thread to attach shapes to basic fabric
• Embroidery threads
• Small beads,
• Sequins etc to embellish the elephant and/or his cover
• Sharp scissors to cut out shapes
• Usual sewing kit.

Vanessa will bring templates and padding material and will also have a limited selection of felt if anyone needs it.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.  Free tea/coffee/biscuits available.  Free parking available.

Also please let Judith or Jacqui know you are coming.

See you there!

Wet Felting -March 2026

 We all had a great time making felt vessels with Robyn of Felty Bits:

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 18th April when Vanessa will be taking us through creating a small elephant motif in padded stumpwork.

As always, class will be held at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington, 10:00 - 15:00.  Cost: £5.00 members, £7.50 non-members.  Please let either Judith or Jacqui know if you are coming.