Must apologise to one and all for not putting anything on the blog for such a long time. Only excuse is that "life" has been getting in the way, sort of serious time!
There are some photos of the work we have been getting stuck into over the past few months and once I get them all sorted out, I will post them. We think we have done quite well this past year, but you can judge for yourselves.
Bye for now.
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Monday, 25 July 2011
16th July Meeting
Sorry this is late, but I have been confined to barracks since the meeting! Got a bug and then this am I woke to find myself getting lost in a rotten cold! This means I will still be confined until it has gone ... aaaggg!!!
We were still busy with the "utility wrap" and they were coming along fine. Looks as if one, or two members will need a little extra time to complete theirs, but as we are so flexible, it isn't a problem.
A new member too!! How good is that! She loves patchwork and quilting (note I did NOT say "patchwork quilting") and brought some of her projects for us to drool over. At last someone with loads of expertise and experience in this area. We must try and get some photos for you all to look at...
Until there are some more finished project pieces, there aren't any photos for you to peruse... next time, hopefully.
Talking of next times, in August we begin our decoration of a jute/canvas bag. We bought some large bags and WE are putting our logo on one side and then the members can decorate the other side in any way they wish. I am so looking forward to this as it will cover so many techniques! Should have some photos for this ... unfinished and finished...
Before too long we will have to decide on what the programme for next year will be. Each member gives a few suggestions, then we vote and the most voted for gets onto the programme. How simple is that? One member has already said that she would like to try "beading". !!?!! Would anyone of you like to make some suggestions for us??
Don't forget, you can be a "long distance" member! (It works out cheaper!)
Looking forward to hearing from you.
We were still busy with the "utility wrap" and they were coming along fine. Looks as if one, or two members will need a little extra time to complete theirs, but as we are so flexible, it isn't a problem.
A new member too!! How good is that! She loves patchwork and quilting (note I did NOT say "patchwork quilting") and brought some of her projects for us to drool over. At last someone with loads of expertise and experience in this area. We must try and get some photos for you all to look at...
Until there are some more finished project pieces, there aren't any photos for you to peruse... next time, hopefully.
Talking of next times, in August we begin our decoration of a jute/canvas bag. We bought some large bags and WE are putting our logo on one side and then the members can decorate the other side in any way they wish. I am so looking forward to this as it will cover so many techniques! Should have some photos for this ... unfinished and finished...
Before too long we will have to decide on what the programme for next year will be. Each member gives a few suggestions, then we vote and the most voted for gets onto the programme. How simple is that? One member has already said that she would like to try "beading". !!?!! Would anyone of you like to make some suggestions for us??
Don't forget, you can be a "long distance" member! (It works out cheaper!)
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Additional bits
Just thought that I would put up some photos of some things we have made in the past... to give a better idea as to what we are capable of!
A little silk "box" made using a pattern which appeared in the Stitch magazine some time ago now. The panels are some "gold" mesh with a water soluble fabric flower and beads added. Tassels are made from string which has had zig-zag stitching sewn down it. Feet are little cotton balls painted with a "gold" paint. This little box gave me ideas of granduer and some other members and I made versions of larger "boxes". Unfortunately, I only have photos of mine!!
Using silk fabrics, as always, this one was made as a 21st birthday present and the favourite colours of the recipient are lemon and blue. Five sided, with lovely chunky beads ... so enjoyed making this one.
This one I made for my best friend for her 60th birthday. She loves, loves, loves all things red and roses too! Silk, inside and out ... of course ... five sided again and each side has a different embroidery technique on it. This side is s "voided" gold work rose.
Roses worked in silk ribbon ...
Dog rose in shaded stitching using silk threads...
Water soluble roses... machine embroidery onto water soluble fabric and then molded into shape... leaves worked in the same way.
Bullion knots to make the roses ... this one side gave me the worst fears as bullion knots are not the easiest things to do well.
And last, but not least, this rose ... made from water soluble fabric and machine embroidery ... was inside the box. A rose that would never fade...
These are heirloom pieces and yes, I have used silk fabrics, threads and sometimes cotton threads (for the machine embroidery), but all natural fibres. Silk lasts ... outlasts us!
Always use the very best that you can afford, it pays off. The look of the finished article and the pleasure you get from working with the best too.
Come and join us ... anytime. Everyone welcome.
A little silk "box" made using a pattern which appeared in the Stitch magazine some time ago now. The panels are some "gold" mesh with a water soluble fabric flower and beads added. Tassels are made from string which has had zig-zag stitching sewn down it. Feet are little cotton balls painted with a "gold" paint. This little box gave me ideas of granduer and some other members and I made versions of larger "boxes". Unfortunately, I only have photos of mine!!
Using silk fabrics, as always, this one was made as a 21st birthday present and the favourite colours of the recipient are lemon and blue. Five sided, with lovely chunky beads ... so enjoyed making this one.
This one I made for my best friend for her 60th birthday. She loves, loves, loves all things red and roses too! Silk, inside and out ... of course ... five sided again and each side has a different embroidery technique on it. This side is s "voided" gold work rose.
These are heirloom pieces and yes, I have used silk fabrics, threads and sometimes cotton threads (for the machine embroidery), but all natural fibres. Silk lasts ... outlasts us!
Always use the very best that you can afford, it pays off. The look of the finished article and the pleasure you get from working with the best too.
Come and join us ... anytime. Everyone welcome.
Monday, 20 June 2011
June/July project!
The project for June and July is a "utility wrap". Members decided that this could be for knitting needles, crochet hooks, bobbin lace bobbins etc. To make sure that I would have time for those "slower" members next month, I have managed to finish mine, so I will be chief "helper" in July!! :)
The outer fabric is a piece of Kaffe Fassett design, a piece I received free! The inner fabric is good old calico and the "holders" are made from black cotton tape and then stitched to the correct sizes for my jumbo knitting needles and crochet hooks. I have made the largest holder to fit a 20mm needle and the same for the crochet hooks.
Will now have to wait a whole month before I can see any of the others!! Should be another photo, or two at least.
Thanks for dropping by and don't forget ... you can be a distance member!!
The outer fabric is a piece of Kaffe Fassett design, a piece I received free! The inner fabric is good old calico and the "holders" are made from black cotton tape and then stitched to the correct sizes for my jumbo knitting needles and crochet hooks. I have made the largest holder to fit a 20mm needle and the same for the crochet hooks.
Will now have to wait a whole month before I can see any of the others!! Should be another photo, or two at least.
Thanks for dropping by and don't forget ... you can be a distance member!!
April and May
The project for April and May was to make a pin cushion. As several members had never made a "Biscornu" type pin cushion, we decided that those of us who wanted to, would make one.
Here is a finished one.
Made with Aida count 14. The stitching is cross stitch and done with a silk thread. As Aida would show the stuffing, it has been lined and stuffed with two metal pan scrubs. This helps to keep the pins and needled sharp and clean.
I just love this shape and it is so very easy to do to!
Here is a finished one.
Made with Aida count 14. The stitching is cross stitch and done with a silk thread. As Aida would show the stuffing, it has been lined and stuffed with two metal pan scrubs. This helps to keep the pins and needled sharp and clean.
I just love this shape and it is so very easy to do to!
Another update
Well, we have had our June meeting and although the numbers were small, it was a great meeting! Busy fingers all round and busy tongues too.. :)
Thought that I would bring everything up to date, so here goes. In January and February we made the needle case and in March we held our belated 5th Birthday Exhibition. Here are one or two photos of our display.
Just a few close ups. Some fantastic hand and machine embroidery was on show. We had a great day.
Thought that I would bring everything up to date, so here goes. In January and February we made the needle case and in March we held our belated 5th Birthday Exhibition. Here are one or two photos of our display.
Just a few close ups. Some fantastic hand and machine embroidery was on show. We had a great day.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
2011 First Project
Just a little taster! We began our year with the making of a needle case and this is one of them. Will get photos of some of the others as soon as I can, but meanwhile, here is the one I made.
Opened fully.
Closed!
I have a number of needle cases. One for the sharps, one for the canvas work, one for dressmaking etc.,
This one was made from canvas and worked in silk threads. The case is lined and has four felt "leaves" inside. A Florentine stitch pattern was used.
Canvas was from "stash" and the threads were bought from Oliver Twists.
Closed!
I have a number of needle cases. One for the sharps, one for the canvas work, one for dressmaking etc.,
This one was made from canvas and worked in silk threads. The case is lined and has four felt "leaves" inside. A Florentine stitch pattern was used.
Canvas was from "stash" and the threads were bought from Oliver Twists.
Monday, 23 May 2011
Hello and welocme to the D.A.R.N.i.T Blog
Well, we decided that this would be the best way to go, so here we are.
D.A.R.N.i.T. stands for .... are you ready for this???
Doncaster Association (of) Redoubtable Needlers in Thorne
Bit of a mouth full, hence it being shortened!S
So what are we all about?
Well, we set up in 2005 with the aims of preserving and promoting ALL aspects of needle craft and their associated crafts. A wide remit, but it covers so many things and thus avoids boredom! We pride ourselves on trying anything "new" and members, yes, you have to join, are encouraged to try new things.
Some of us have the odd qualification, but in most aspects we are self taught. One thing just generally leads on to another!
The photos show our programme for this year, so you can see what we have done and what we hope to do. Each member chooses how they wish to interpret their work and this, of course means that each piece is absolutely unique.
We refuse no one as a member and should anyone out there in blog land wish to become a member, just please ask for details. There is no reason why you cannot be a long distance member, is there?
Please keep a look out for our postings, which will only be once each month, with, hopefully, pictures of what we have done, or are doing!
D.A.R.N.i.T. stands for .... are you ready for this???
Doncaster Association (of) Redoubtable Needlers in Thorne
Bit of a mouth full, hence it being shortened!S
So what are we all about?
Well, we set up in 2005 with the aims of preserving and promoting ALL aspects of needle craft and their associated crafts. A wide remit, but it covers so many things and thus avoids boredom! We pride ourselves on trying anything "new" and members, yes, you have to join, are encouraged to try new things.
Some of us have the odd qualification, but in most aspects we are self taught. One thing just generally leads on to another!
The photos show our programme for this year, so you can see what we have done and what we hope to do. Each member chooses how they wish to interpret their work and this, of course means that each piece is absolutely unique.
Please keep a look out for our postings, which will only be once each month, with, hopefully, pictures of what we have done, or are doing!
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