Busy loading the car to join Jennie Rayment and Sarah Soward at our weekend of sewing delights at Midhurst, W.Sussex. (Husband to be left in charge of cat and watering the hanging baskets - wonder if he can cope!!!) Watch out for pics of our results next week. If you would like to escape for a weekend of sewing pleasure, in a lovely hotel, check out our option in October (3-4th) - at the Legacy Hotel: click here:
Meet – Kathleen Laurel Sage – Textile Artist This lady [...]
Hilary Gooding and Jan Allston are looking to create 12 teams of 4 to take part in a pilot project at this year's Festival of Quilts (August 6-9th at the NEC, Birmingham) The aim is for each time to start from scratch and complete a quilt during the day. The quilts will be donated to Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity at the end of the Fesival.
Workshops Today we learn how to make flying geese with [...]
Well I have a husband who just loves sport - but these days it's more from the comfort of the sofa ! This weekend has been dominated (in our house) by the snooker so I got to be useful in my sewing room. First I enjoyed using the new bundle of 10" squares from Oakshott, in Autumn colours; I made this simple slash and sew quilt, and then quilted it trying out some free motion in the style of flames.
Out & About We are in the midst of celebrating/remembering [...]
We had a lovely day Saturday 25th April with a hall full of ladies sewing quilts for Momentum - fabric and wadding had been donated and Valerie came with lots of quilts to act as inspiration: here are just a couple - the rest are still works in progress! the lovely star quilt is made from old shirting - isn't it great.
Out & About Members of London Quilters put together a [...]
We were joined today by Kathleen who loves to free machine embroidery using chiffon and gauze and water soluable stuff to create 3D flowers as well as cut-work. Amazing work and you will be able to enjoy workshops with her soon here on the site. For more information about Kathleen visit her own website: www.kathleenlaurelsage.com
Interview Today we meet Christine Porter who started off her [...]
Valerie made this quilt as a gift for friends, with two Ruby Red charm packs from Oakshott and a co-ordinate for the background. The inspiration for the quilt was the modern charm workshop -which you can see by clicking here.
This is where we are today filming; what you may ask? well a great exhibition from the textile artists E.A.S.T. “Between the Lines” is the title of the latest exhibition by E.A.S.T., East Anglian Stitch Textiles. The exhibition is based on the groups’ response to the centenary of the First World War and will run here at the museum until 19th April if you want to visit in person; Corinium Museum, Cirencester for more details about this and other exhibitions running throughout the year.
Out & About Are you a fan of the current [...]
A quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Midsummer Mystery Quilt ... and although it's taken me a little while to finish it, here is a picture of the end result. I am thrilled with it. I'm going to do another one to fit my double bed because I like it so much. This is still available for you to work on - you just need to get a large bundle of 2 1/2" strips, and/or a jelly roll handy and you are ready to start.