Architecture Inspiration

On Friday 18th Stewart and I should have started my

Mum's kitchen. We are taking out the old kitchen, decorating

putting in a new cooker, and units.

Sadly Stewart had to work so we are doing it over the weekend instead.

I worked in the studio continuing with my sculpture.

It is for the Opening of the the new Gallery.

Here, is one of the samples I made to fill one of the gaps

bases on Venetian Arches.

It is over 6 feet tall so there is a lot of surfaces to consider.

See some more Venetian inspiration by seeing

videos I have posted on my tech site.

www.art2inspiretech.blogspot.com

Will's Quilt

I have been working on several commissions over the last

few months and Will's Quilt has been one of them.

I enjoyed working with these colours and block patterns.

Friday 18th I wrapped and posted it off.

Hope Will likes it?

See more of my quilts on my website

www.art2inspire.co.uk

Knit Wits P&Q Class November 17th 2011 Christmas Runners

In October I began showing different patterns for Christmas Runners.

Here are some of the runners that are being made by students.

Even though they are using the same patterns every one of

them is different.

See more Christmas items by clicking on the written labels

below.

Knit Wits P&Q Class November 17th 2011

Every Thursday I teach Patchwork and Quilting Classes at

Knit Wits in Dereham.

I have been teaching there since September and students are making all

sots of items and learning new techniques each week.

See my workshop list above.

The top photo is a sewing machine mat made by Ros.

They are so good to make because you can stabilize your

sewing machine on your table. Stop any marks created by sewing

machine feet and it is easy to push it out of the way because it

glides across the surface.

Gracie has been making four cushions from panels of Shire Horses.

See more of what is available at Knit Wits

www.knitwitsdereham.co.uk

Textile Tuesday Hat Making

As you have gathered Textile Tuesdays are always creative and I love

inspiring people to create what they are wanting

to bring into the world.

Sophie is a 6th Former and one of her art projects on textiles is

costume and accessories. Sophie has been inspired by

the Period Dramas and 1940s/50s fashion.

Her sketchbook is really inspirational.

Well done Sophie!

So, with some playing around with a CD, curtain velvet,

feathers, a button and with the addition of some beading and stitching.

The little blue hat/ fascinator came about.

It sits well on a lady's head and is going to really look something

going down the catwalk.

See a video on how to make a fascinator on my

tech site

www.art2inspiretech.blogspot.com

Textile Tuesday at The gallery 15th November

In the Textile Tuesday Classes their is so many wonderful

things being created. I think it is so fantastic when

a bag full of mixed fabrics, trimmings and a few ideas

mixed with different techniques and the care of a maker

create a piece of fantasy that has not been around before.

The journey and sharing is wonderful for all in the class.

Above, Jeanette has nearly finished her

'Purple Houses' and Sara has nearly finished

her 'Pink Embellished Wall Hanging'.

Truly inspirational!

See more by clicking the written or picture labels below.

Weeting Christmas Baubles Meeting

On Monday the 14th of November, we had our

Weeting Quilters meeting. It was the last one before

Christmas. We made Christmas Baubles under

the tuition of Sue. She had brought in all the

shiny and sparkly materials and trimmings for

us to use. It was a lovely morning as you can

see by the photo of the finished baubles above, we

all had fun. Mine, is the Brown and Gold one in the

centre of the picture. I feel it is very influenced

by the architectural work I am doing at the moment.

See a video on how to make a fantastic

Christmas Bauble on my tech site

www.art2inspiretech.blogspot.com

See more of Weeting Quilters

www.weetingquilters.blogspot.com

Ely Beads

On the way home from St Ives I called into Ely

and went into my favourite shops. I have a soft

spot for Ely because it is where I trained as a nurse

and I met and courted my husband there.

I first went into Ely Beads.

I love this bead shop it's like being in a sweet shop!

I collected together a mixed bag of beads ready to add

to my new piece of work based on Architecture and decay

of buildings.

The orange bead is for another fun 3D piece

I have in mind!!!

I love their inspiration wall in the Beading Workshop Area.

Vist their yummy site

www.elybeads.com

I also went to Ely Bike Centre which has

one of the largest haberdashery and fabric

selection in the area.

I am needing sheers, satins and lace for my

new work.

Visit the shop

www.elybikecentre.com

City and Guilds Event

On the 11th of November I went to a City and Guilds

Open Event at St Ives (Cambridgeshire)

because I am considering becoming

a centre for offering certificates in the Creative Textiles Field.

I had a very informative day and I am definitely qualified and

so I am going to go through the process.

It is so exciting, finally I may be able to offer certificates

for Embroidery, Patchwork and Quilting and Creative Textiles.

I am looking into offering 30 hour courses as well as the longer

City and Guilds full certificates.

So watch this space!

See the City and Guilds site

www.cityandguilds.com