These two bags were embroidered and finished by hand and machine.
Marilyn's purse, made on the day of the workshop
Purses finished at the informal meeting last week. I'll have more pictures of them soon, hopefully with some names.
I travelled up to Glasgow last week, for the Creative Stitches show. It's not the biggest, but that meant there was time to get around all the stalls and exhibitions, without rushing. This year there was plenty to see, and a chance to talk to designers and makers, such as Isobel Hall, Margaret Beal, and Kim Thittichai. I bought Margaret Beal's book, and am looking forward to experimenting more with soldering iron and heat gun.
If anyone is interested, look at http://www.nationalneedleworkarchive.org.uk/, for details of a Tea-cosy competition!
Our next meeting is on 18th March, when we will be treated to a talk about Theatre costumes, and then we will have a brief introduction to the embellishing machine. See you there!
Dear Lesley,
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What a lovely interesting blog. You seem to have covered lots of techniques. I am so envious of the environment you work in. Can I draw your attention to the Preston Embroiderers' Guild blog? http://prestonembroiderersguild.blogspot.com/
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Life is full of coincidences! I have been looking at the Preston Blog, and do intend to add a link. I think I started, but my broadband link here in St Bees is frustrating, to say the least, and I am often forced to rush out of the room before I do damage to the computer
ReplyDeleteAlso your own blog, which has inspired me a lot!
Although I haven't added it as a link on this blog yet, it is a favourite on my toolbar, and I look at it often. I am going to add it to our links,I think, because we have other members I know who would love it.