Dresden Plate

Dresden Plate is always a popular pattern at classes and here

Muriel has used up all her scraps to make these wonderful 

plates to start off her blocks. 

I use the straight top blade method and then machine stitch 

across the top, open up and you have a point.

Muriel is going to add them together with 

Machine Embroidery Blocks in between.

See the you tube video on my tech site

HERE

Classes at Cancer Care Dereham

I have been teaching Textile Thursday

 at The Cancer Care Moving on Project,

since 7th March 2013.

Two sessions on the Thursday. 

10am until 12.15 and then 12.30 until 2.45.

See HERE for more information

The atmosphere is lovely and everyone is so friendly.

We do lots of Textile projects and it for beginners to experienced alike.

There is inspiration each week and help with your own projects.

It is £8.50 per session and half goes towards the centre as a donation.

It is a great way of showing our support.

I feel so lucky to be able to support charities while I work and share.

There are different things going on each day at the centre.

The volunteers are all trained and 

are there to help anyone touched by cancer.

Pop in and see what the centre is doing 

and if you can help support events.

See their website

HERE

Textile Thursday

Textile Classes are always fun and so many amazing textiles are created.

We 'Show and Tell, every session and this inspire others.

I share a technique each week and there are so many techniques

the worlds are oyster.

There's lots off laughter too!

Mo above, is making a cushion/ pillow for her daughter to 

take in her pack back around the world.

She was telling us some of her stories!

I love bag making and I show different ones each month.

The ones above are based on sixteen 5" squares, with

a twist.

What a session!

See more by clicking on the written labels below.

textile Thursday is all about Quilting of all different types.

This week it was all about Quilts!

Here HeatherAnne is sharing her Japanese inspired Quilts.

We had a good 'Show and Tell' about how they were made and

what patterns were called and how they were put together.

HeatherAnne had used two different ways of putting the quilts together.

'Quilt as you go' and Whole quilt pinning.

Thank you HeatherAnne for sharing.

The Art Room Dereham

Textile Tuesday and Thursdays are going well at 'The Art Room',  Dereham. 

The Tuesday sessions are 10am until 12.15 and 12.30 until 2.45pm.

You need to book so contact  me on 01760 337181 if you want to book or

find out information.

There is lots of inspiration and lots of sharing and laughter. 

The bottom photograph shows Jo demonstrating how to machine a buttonhole.

It's always typical though the machine decides to play up as you want to share!

After re threading and positioning it worked and perfect button holes. 

Lots of buttons are being used at the moment as you can see with future posts.

A time to sort out and play in the Button Box!

See more of my work on my portfolio site

www.art2inspire.co.uk 

Textile Thursday

The first Textile Thursday for the year took place at The Art Room and there were a lot of 'Show and Tell'. The Christmas Runners and place mats were beautiful. A skull and cross bone quilt is on its way to be piecing.  I  have a new PA for Thursdays, Caroline, helping with bookings and organising which is really fantastic and she gets me sorted out even more!
Textile Thursday is at 1A Rash's Green, Toftwood. Dereham.