Jessica Grady’s brilliant embellishment workshop on Zoom
Following her talk to our branch on Zoom, Jessica led an online workshop the next day. It was the first time we had undertaken a live online workshop and I […]
Following her talk to our branch on Zoom, Jessica led an online workshop the next day. It was the first time we had undertaken a live online workshop and I […]
Louise Nichol – Lino Printing on Fabric Louise first introduced herself as a textile artist and she doesn’t class herself as a printmaker. She talked us through the process which
Lovely collection of photos to celebrate Nikki’s workshop. Thanks to Vernice and Kay Uploaded by Ros
A few years ago I saw Anne Hellyer’s work displayed at the West of England Quilting and Textile Show at the UWE (University of the West of England) in Bristol
The day after Jennifer’s talk to the branch she kindly led a workshop entitled “Inspired by Chinese Ethnic Embroidery”. This was a hand stitch workshop using folded pieces of fabric
Our day started with a demonstration from Jenny on how working herringbone stitch on the back of white organza could produce some wonderful effects. The group had a choice of
We started the day with Val Toombes explaining the 4 undyed silks in our packs – mulberry which was white, tussah not as white as mulberry, gum silk, and throw silk which
On her table Judy showed us many variations of the “covered box”. So many sizes, shapes, functions and colours. She set the bar high and certainly gave us all so
Linda Miller spent two days with branch members in early October teaching her technique of free machine embroidery. Here are some photos taken by Vernice during the event. Here are
We were offered a wonderful selection of Thai Ikat silk, cottons and hemp to use for our Thai bags. To start the workshop Jennifer explained the technique of reverse applique,