Craftynotions Open Weekend 2/3 July

One for your diary ...

It is Craftynotions 5^th Annual Open Weekend on the 2^nd and 3^rd July and will feature:

·       Demonstrations by Sarah Lawrence, Leonie Pujol (Create and Craft TV) and others.

·       ‘Make and Takes’ (proceeds to local charity),

·       An exhibition by the highly acclaimed Octomanus textile group.

·       New work by Sarah Lawrence

·       Launch of new class schedules

·       Teas & Coffees

·       Ample free parking

·       And, of course… Bargains, Stock Clearances and Special Offers!

Further details can be found on their website, along with a map. They are easy to find – just off the A1 and A46. 

They also have an email newsletter, which will not drown you with spam – sent out about 6 – 8 times a year.  If you would like to join, you can sign up on www.craftynotions.com

Luttrell Psalter on it's travels

Our Luttrell Psalter work will be on display at Kettlethorpe Church from 7th to 8th May as part of the Open Churches weekend.

It's a lovely little church with links to Katherine Swynford. There will be refreshments available

I hope you'll be able to pop in to see us

Photos

A selection of photos from recent workshops have been added.

Select link in the sidebar, or click here

More photos will be added over time, so pop back soon and see what we've been up to

Exhibitions coming up

A couple of exhibitions you might be interested in

THE LIVING THREADS GROUP

'' EXTRAVAGANZA''

INSPIRATIONS IN FABRIC AND THREAD

22-30 April 2011

Venue - Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4AD
Opening Times:
22 - 28 April 2011 10am - 5.30pm
29 April 2011 closed all day
30 April 2011 10am - 5pm

Admission: £2.50

www.livingthreadstextileartists.com

Stitch & Mix Textile Exhibition

‘High Days and Holidays’

Cromford Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ

Saturday - Thursday 30 April - 5 May

10:00 - 16:30

Entrance Free

www.stitchandmix.co.uk

April Meeting

The meeting on the 29th April will ne going ahead as usual, even though it's a Bank Holiday for the Royal wedding.

It's a practical evening and we'll be making pennants for the 'Quilts 4 London' project

Please bring


Calico – A3 size (12” x 20”)

·        Coloured fabrics of your choice (these will be used to create the background)

·         Sewing thread, needles, scissors

·         Hand embroidery threads

·         Buttons, beads, sequins to embellish

April Stitch Club - Knitted & Beaded Amulet Bags

Mary Paulger is leading this Stitch Club session

These little amulet bags are lovely, very tactile. Mary has made kits with all the materials you need and will have the small knitting needles for sale

Stitch club starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm

February Stitch Club Requirements List

Those of you attending Annette's Stitch Club on Beaded Buttons, please see the requirements list below:

Embroidery Hoop 15-20cm diameter
Background fabric to match button colour [large enough to fit hoop]
Cotton lining fabric
Nymo thread to match bead colour
Machine sewing thread
Tacking thread
Beading needles
Seed beeds
Selection of beads, matt, shiny, any shape, size suitable for button. Bugle beads go well.
Optional large centre bead
29 mm button forms [from Dunhelm or Boyes]
Sharp scissors
Market pen or pencil
£2 coin.

Bev will be bringing her stash of beads for those of you who do not have any, or for those wanting to increase their stash!

See you on the 19th February!