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Needlefelting Fun

Posted on 18/08/2015 by

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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Inspiration from the sheep population of Scotland and Wales

Posted on 01/06/2015 by

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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Scottie Dogs Feature Again!

Posted on 30/07/2014 by

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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Indian Memories

Posted on 14/07/2014 by

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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Scrap Quilt

Posted on 08/07/2014 by

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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Needle Felting

Posted on 22/03/2014 by

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

Posted on 12/03/2014 by

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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Felting Workshop

Posted on 06/01/2014 by

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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Painting and Stitching

Posted on 02/12/2013 by

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

Posted on 30/09/2013 by

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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