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.
Monday, 25 July 2011
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.
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