Playing with textues
Had some fun this week experimenting with variable heddle to see how the different warp threads worked….
Foiling on fabric
An interesting technique, adding foil shapes to fabric…. lots of scope to get creative
No sew Xmas stars
Here’s a great little trick for those of you who don’t like to sew http://stageknitting.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/woven-star-tutorial.html?m=1 Patchwork stars…. have a go today!
First attempt at Japanese “Sashiko”embroidery
Had fun learning a new technique yesterday – Sashiko embroidery. Great for adding detail to denim garments.
Great results from Wax art session 6th July #creativity
It was a joy to watch the creativeness of the group who met at The Chocolate Box on Thursday. More pictures to follow – why not join us next week in Gawsworth – Thursday evening 13th July.
Encaustic Wax Art taster workshops 6th & 13th July
Come along and have a go at this exciting technique. Melt wax on to a craft iron and “paint” away. £5 a session, just bring yourself! Materials provided. Numbers limited so please contact me using the form below or telephone ~~07766 830624 to reserve a place. Thursday 6th July 1.30 – 4pm The Chocolate Box, …
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New venue and times for weekly workshops
So starting 29th June 2017, weekly workshops will be at The Chocolate Box, Prestbury. The cosy back room is being set aside for us to craft away and the cakes are delicious! We will also be starting at the earlier time of 1.30pm (and continue till 4pm) so time to come and join us before …
Weaving – starting at an early age
So this week I introduced weaving to our local Rainbow group. 15 girls and helpers enjoyed the challenge of “over and under”, chosing different colours of yarn. Some even took the samples home to finish off. #Inspiring#weaving
Creative weaving…
Some photos of a recent creative weaving