Hello everyone! This is my last week of classes before the summer break. The sun is finally shining and I will have a few more photos to show you from this term's project focus. In the meantime, I can show you some stunning bags from our Beach Bag Workshop last Saturday. […]
Last Saturday we had a wonderfully productive day in the studio making Vinyl Pouches. For most of the ladies it was their first time negotiating the petulant vinyl through their machines (after taming it on the cutting mat!). Tissue paper was our secret weapon, placed under the vinyl when sewing. This helps […]
Last Saturday was my 2nd Rope Bowl Workshop. And I'm pleased to say this lot were just as productive as my first group of ladies!! Once again the feedback from this workshop was a resounding success! It gives me so much pleasure seeing proudly smiling faces going home with beautiful […]
Hi there! Yesterday was my first of 2 Rope Bowl Workshops. This was my first time teaching rope bowls and not having a previous experience to draw on, I didn't know how well the ladies would take to it, or how well their machines would behave! But first time nerves quickly […]
For the third installment in my series of summer workshops, we will be looking at what we can do with cotton clothesline rope and a zig-zag stitch! The rope bowl making phenomenon hit the online quilting community about 2 years ago, and is still going strong! When I started making these, […]
Next up on my series of Summer Workshop posts are my Easy Peasy Pouches! It's funny how often I come across folks with an inherent fear of zippers! I remember my own fear of them once upon a time. But oh, the wonderful freedom I experienced once I faced my fear, able […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've been enjoying some glorious sunshine in your part of the world! We have had several beautiful days here. Doesn't a sunny day just lift one's spirits!! Time got away from me a bit this week, but don't worry, I haven't forgotten to bring you the posts on my […]
Last Saturday we had my first all day workshop at the Mill. Myself and 9 adventurous ladies settled in a for a St.Paddy's Day knees-up with a difference! Flex and Framed Purses were the order of the day, with lots of tea, coffee and craic thrown in! By lunchtime the […]
