May workshop

Yesterday was a very busy day. 19 of us arrived at Bank Top for a workshop led by Clare of Colourcraft. WE were so involved that I hardly had time to take photos but a few below as a flavour. We began by using  Brusho powders that we sprinkled onto Lutrador and Evelon and the used liquid spritzers to see the differing effects. Then we used Kozo papers and similar techniques.We later used Expandit and applied dyes and heat. Then the old faithful, Angelina, with two methods. Tyvek came next when we made turned pieces to make dangles and finally we played with mmarkel sticks. ALL materials  and tools were provided by Clare but we were encouraged to experiment with any materials that we might have brought from home.Clare set up an extensive shop and I was sure that I had everything on offer . However i still managed to buy a flat iron, more paints, Evelon etc. The idea of the day was to introduce or remind us how to use all these innovative materials and it certainly did what it said on the tin. Highly recommended.

Clare holds a transfer paint banner

An Evalon bag

Members very busy

 Trying to dry my work

Angelina and foil

Angelina and printing

 Never waste anything

3 little maids

and a final demo.

Report about April Meeting

At our April meeting Liz explained how a knight led her into stitching when she retired from teaching ! Then onto the lady who from the look she was giving Liz explained, was not too impressed with the knight and  from there she was hooked! She had a beautiful display of the different techniques she uses including black work, white work and pulled thread.

She explained how sending one of her designs to a magazine which was accepted with requests for more, she has travelled the world teaching stitch and developed online communities in countries where it is not possible to have meetings .  So from a simple beginning Liz has become an important person in many peoples lives by creating unique designs for her kits she has found a way of satisfying people’s basic and human need to create. 

We are so proud to have her as one of our members.

Show and Tell was busy- Sylvia Silver had created a stunning cross stitch portrait of a friend who had recently died and gifted it to her friends daughter who was quite emotional  on receiving it.

Barbara Ryall brought a piece she won 2nd place with at the NWR day for the Tose Bowl comp.

Brenda Franklin brought 2 pieces of beautiful stitched images and finally Jenny Whittle showed us her piece started st s Marion Jazmik workshop organised by Pauline Bowling for her 70th birthday . 

Brenda Brown