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5 September |
Yellow Use the colour yellow as the theme for the Y pages of your alphabet sketchbook. We will also have a go at dyeing fabric with turmeric.
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3 October |
Stitching on Paper Paper can be an interesting addition to textile work. Learn techniques for incorporating it into your work.
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7 November |
Bargello Embroidery Learn about the history and technique then create a sample for the B pages of your alphabet sketchbook.
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5 December |
Christmas Hearts Make a stitched felt heart to hang on your tree or give as a festive gift.
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2 January |
A Bit of Bling Use scraps of packaging, ribbon and fabric to make your own sequins, embellishments, puffs and bows.
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6 February |
Colour Mixing Have a go at blended stranded embroidery silks to create new shades of colour.
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6 March |
Group Visit to the Museum of Carpet (provisional) The Museum of Carpet is a fabulous source of inspiration. We will find out more about the world of carpet and design in a private group visit.
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3 April |
Printing on Fabric Explore a range of techniques for printing on fabric – using a Gelli plate, bubble-printing and making your own stamps.
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1 May |
Applique Houses Use fabric scraps, Bondaweb and stitching to create a picture of a tiny house. This meeting may be open to others as part of Sustfest 2025 (dates are still to be confirmed).
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5 June |
Melting & Distressing Fabric Experiments with heat guns, painted Bondaweb and Lutradur. We will also use a soldering iron to cut shapes from synthetic fabric.
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3 July |
Fun With Fly Stitch Try out different ways with this versatile stitch.
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August |
No meeting
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