I love seeing the same pattern being made in a wide range of fabrics and styles! My Betty Bag is growing in popularity and I want to show you some stunning finishes! Aren't they fabulous! I just love how stylishly practical they are, ready for some serious use about town! And […]
At the end of February we will be having a half term break from classes. Which means, a new block of classes kicks off in March up until Easter. And a new block of classes means a new (optional) class project. We're going to dip our creative toes into some textile art this […]
Today I handed over 2 more pressies to my monthly breakfast buddies! You may remember I ran my Robin Hoop Art workshop last month. Robins are so iconic at this time of year and I thought these sketchy hoops would make the perfect handmade gifts for my craft-loving friends. While the […]
Yesterday was our Robin Hoop Art Workshop, and what 'sketchy' fun we all had!! Nine ladies spent a glorious Saturday getting in touch with their artistic side. They built up their low volume backgrounds, a little matchstick quilting and lacey additions before bondawebbing their scrappy robins and starting the sketching fun! […]
Yesterday we got all folksy at our Tea Cosy Workshop! We were few in number, but the chatter and vibe was as warm and inviting as the cosies! The raw edge applique was new to some, but with the easier option of top stitching also available, nothing held back these creative endeavours. […]
In classes this week I presented my 2019 (January-April) Saturday workshops. They got a wonderful response, and I'm happy to share them with you here. So let me tell you a little more about what you can expect in each workshop: I've scheduled again my most popular workshop - Free Motion […]
Hello everyone! Just checking in to tell you about some exciting new workshops coming up this term. Saturday 8th September: Rope Bowls II (fully booked - waiting list available) My first Rope Bowls workshop booked up in double quick time, so I set a 2nd date! (you can read all about the […]
It's about time I posted another tutorial here, don't you think? Before all the sniffles and colds get going, how about pretty, quilted tissue box covers. I'd much rather see pretty fabric sitting in my room, than a functional cardboard box! And this tutorial will explain how to cover a box […]
A good friend of mine recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Now this friend is uber creative and talented, especially when it comes to ceramics. Rachel has a workshop in Conway Mill, just 2 floors above me, and makes the most stunning ceramic house pictures and brooches #weecolouredhouses I'm lucky to be the […]
I promised to post this week about the projects on my 'Spring into Summer' Table. Never one to break a promise, I'm starting with my Denim Applique Sailboat Cushion. I originally designed this cushion for a summer edition of Pretty Patches Magazine. I loved re-purposing some denim and scraps for […]
Do you love to recycle? I try to do my bit for the environment, but one thing I love to recycle most are textiles. I've had to curtail my fabric hoarding over the years (!!) but tactile textiles like tweed, wool, linen and corduroy I'll never be without! A donated coat here, […]
Sewing World asked me to make a Scandi inspired Tea Cosy for their October issue. After much deliberation I broke with tradition and chose felt to best illustrate my design. I used my trusty Essex Yarn Dyed Linen (Flax) for the background. I think the rustic linen gives a lovely foundation for the tactile felt. […]
