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Needlefelting Fun
On 18 August I went to the Llantrisant Model House with friends to learn the art of needlefelting and what a fun evening it was. After overcoming the needs and wants of the group Carla, our tutor, taught us how … Continue reading
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Tagged felt sheep, flock of sheep, herd of sheep, Llantrisant, merino wool, needlefelted sheep, needlefelting, sheep, wool
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Inspiration from the sheep population of Scotland and Wales
After holidays in Scotland and Wales I have acquired some lovely photos of sheep and their offspring. And, on returning, my making seems to be all things sheep! I love the sheep fabric I have used for this cushion – … Continue reading
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Tagged cotton, cushion, embroidered panel, Embroidery, linen, linen look cotton, pillowcase, Scotland, sheep, sheep cushion, vintage pillowcase, Wales
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Scottie Dogs Feature Again!
This tine on a sewing roll and needle case. I have been trying to reduce my scrap fabric stash which has been a bit of a challenge. No matter what I make it never seems to go down! Anyway, as … Continue reading
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Tagged applique, clear plastic material, fabric scraps, Needle case, scottie dog, Scottie dog fabric, scrap box, sewing roll
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Indian Memories
Following a wonderful trip to Southern India and lots of ideas spinning round in my head I decided to use paint techniques and applique to make a small art quilt. And this is the result . The background fabric was … Continue reading
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Tagged art quilt, dress, fabric paint, hand painted fabric, India, India woman, silk fabric, southern India, soya wax
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Scrap Quilt
I have been trying to reduce my box of fabric scraps – and decided that I might be able to turn them into a quilt. So here is the finished result. I have hand and machine quilted it and finished … Continue reading
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Tagged buttons, fabric scraps, hand quilt, machine quilt, scrap quilt
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Needle Felting
Yesterday I visited Ann Washington’s workshop in the Model House, Llantrisant. The focus of the visit was to try my hand at needle felting as I had received the tools for Christmas from my daughter and I had seen some … Continue reading
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Luggage Tags
I am off on an epic trip soon to Australia and India – so I thought it would be nice to have some designer luggage labels – and here they are! I have made them with some fabric which has … Continue reading
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Tagged clear plastic cloth, London, London fabric, luggage label, pelmet vilene
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Felting Workshop
Yesterday I went a felting workshop that was being run by Pat Johnson from Colwinston. It was a really enjoyable day. Pat was so generous in sharing her resources and her vast knowledge and skills. We were able to choose … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract felting, Colwinston, Felting, Felting Workshop, hand stitching, Indian elephants, machine stitching
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Painting and Stitching
I have just returned from the Lake District where I did a course on fabric painting and free machine embroidery – a total novice but I did manage to complete a piece Click here to see more of my work.
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Cushions for Christmas
Well, the cushion fad continues and this one has a Christmas feel to it – two little gingerbread men appliqued in place and decorated with white fabric paint, ribbon and ric rac. So cute!
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Tagged Christmas cushion, cushion, gingerbread men
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