Tag: dyeing

Textile Arts Forum, Worthing

Tomorrow is an annual textiles event, in fact it was the first in the country to dedicate itself totally to textiles. It now takes place at the Heene Community Centre, Heene Road, Worthing. Lots to see and eat too! Hope to see some of you there.

What will you find?  Well, exhibitions, displays, demonstrations, and stands selling lots of yummy bits and pieces.  Winifred Cottage will be there, and so will my other half!

Don’t forget to come and say ‘hello’. Talk to me about the embellisher, or online workshops – any workshops, come to that, and also about the talks that I give to groups.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Fun with the embellisher

Last night we visited the Embroiderers’ Guild in Chelmsford.  I gave a talk and demonstration on the embellisher, and I had a lovely time!  Afterwards there was a chance for members to try one of the three machines we took with us, and I’m glad to say that several gave it a go!  It was a truly lovely evening and we were looked after very well.

Unfortunately we travelled home at ‘that time of night’.  Those of you that don’t know the M25 won’t realise that there is a lot of reconstruction happening at the moment.  Many of the lanes are closed at various times – and last night several stretches were down to a single carriageway.  It was tedious, and therefore nearly 1am by the time we arrived home.  We weren’t frustrated, though – what’s the point?  There was absolutely nothing we could do about it, so we just patiently joined the queue.

Today I’ve been enjoying myself on the sewing machine.  I had some work to finish, and at the same time I’ve been making some more cards.  Here’s one using my hand-dyed paper.

All cards are for sale, and would also look good in a little frame.  If you would like to buy one let me know.

Dyeing Tonight?

The next round of online courses begin on Monday.  Registration is now open, and will remain so for the month of June.  Payment can be made by PayPal, or send me an email if you would prefer to pay by Visa or MasterCard. These workshops are open to those who have had experience with dyeing, and also to those with none.  They will clear up any confusion that you may have, and are easy to understand.  I will be available for questions throughout.

The colours you dye may not be the same as these, because I allow you to create your own recipes.

Dyeing is such fun, why not give it a go?  It won’t be long before you are ‘hooked’!