Hi feeling pretty grim at the moment with a dreaded cold for which I do not have time!!!
However managed to run a very successful workshop on Tuesday 23rd Feb at Avant Garden Centre.
I had seven students, and although some where more experienced at machine embroidery, most only seemed to get their base fabric together. Time really flies when you are enjoying yourselves!!
They all seemed to get the principle of free machine embroidery, and we only had a few problems with the sewing machines, which makes a nice change.
The idea was that strips of sheer fabrics, lace, ribbon etc be stitched onto a plain ground, and then embellished with free machine stitching, and made into a bag, book cover or hanging at home.
Below are some photos of the students at work and some close ups of them & their work in progress.
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| busy at work |
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| deep concentration |
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| star pupil who managed to get to the embellishing stage |
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| Linda having a few problems with her 'tension' |
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| Mavis looking very pensive |
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| Liz hard at work |
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| Anne at work |
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| Abigail going frilly |
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| I think its working now!!! |
Obviously I started my own project to demonstrate each stage of the process, which I intend to complete and make into a bag. I will add the photo when finished-Watch this space.
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| my layered clutch bag |
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| close up of free machine embroidery embellishment |
