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THE LIVING THREADS GROUP
SUMMER 2019 Workshops
We are pleased to offer the following courses at the Risley Village Memorial Hall, [map available].
The courses are usually suitable for beginners and those with experience, unless specifically stated.
See also our website http://www.livingthreadstextileartists.com
Courses marked with a * require a sewing machine [sometimes optional]
Monday 22nd July 2019
1.a Basics & Beyond*- Get to Know Free- Machine Embroidery – Jane Marrows
NB A sewing machine, embroidery foot and hoop are essential for this class
Have fun experimenting with various stitch techniques during the morning, both on woven fabric and dissolvable film. Bring these techniques together in the afternoon to make a small bright and colourful bag or cushion.
Any questions please contact janemarrows@hotmail.com
2.b Childhood Friends – Jo Beattie
Bring at least 1 old toy [preferably more or pictures], these will be used as source inspiration. We will use these objects to produce a small 3D standing toy sculpture. There will be demonstrations throughout the day on various relevant techniques and individual advice, culminating with a small completed piece of 3D textiles.
Advisable to bring a sewing machine but not essential, as it is just to help attach the work to light plastic.
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
3a Au Natural – Jo Beattie
Select from some of the objects Jo will bring, from shells, flowers, plants etc. Advice will be given on selection after they have seen examples of her work. There will be demonstrations on various relevant techniques and individual advice, culminating in a small completed piece of textiles.
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
4.b Specs & Sunglasses Case – Greta Fitchett
A small hand stitched project using cotton fabric and felt to make a fun case and decorated with a fabric flower and leaves. The case can be used to keep specs and sunglasses safe when not being used. It would also make a case for pens and pencils. The case measures 6 x 3 inches, 16.5 x 7.5 cm, not including the flower and leaves.
Wednesday 24th July
5.a Kantha Meets Boro – Gilli Theokritoff
A fusion of Asian stitching influences – Kantha is an Indian form of decorative running stitch and Boro is Japanese and means rags or scraps. Thus we will enjoy recycling old bits of lovely fabric by stitching them though a background to create a new fabric – an ideal panel for a bag, wall hanging, framed picture, or piece of clothing. It is a lovely project to take on holiday for a bit of simple stitching. Hand stitching, suitable for all abilities. This is also possible to do on the machine, to make larger panels, if preferred.
Any queries, please contact g.theokritoff@ntlworld.com
6.b At the River* Wet-Felted River Scenes – Jane Marrows
Spend a leisurely day combining natural wool and luxury fibres, sheer fabrics and threads to create a delightful river scene, which can be framed or incorporated onto a cushion front. You will learn Nuno felting techniques and surface stitch by hand or machine will create pattern and texture. The addition of a few shimmering fish using cut-back appliqué will complete the effect.
NB The use of a sewing machine is desirable but not compulsory for this class
Friday 26th July 2019
7.a On a Roll – Textile mixed media Scroll Books* – Jane Marrows
Bring together the flora and fauna of Summertime in a delightful stitched memento. Choose a theme of your choice or use a selection of the inspirational material Jane will provide for you free on the day. An excellent opportunity to combine your fabrics scraps, paper, photos, other printed images, trims and embellishments together with hand and machine stitch. You will need a small piece of wooden dowel or a bobbin to display and store your book[s].
NB This class requires the use of a sewing machine and embroidery foot.
Any questions contact janemarrows@hotmail.com
Saturday 27th July 2019
8. a Fun with Bugs – Machine-embroidered Fantasy Insects* – Jane Marrows
A machine embroidery day! Transform 2D images into 3D fantasy creatures using a variety of insect shapes. Use your brightest and shiniest machine threads, embroidery foot and hoop for speedy results. Creatures will be shaped using thin wire and embellished with beads, sequins etc. to form your own unique species.
NB A sewing machine and darning foot is essential for this class.
9.b Pussy Pockets- Annie Nicoll
Brighten up an old t-shirt or top with a pair of pussy pockets. The pussy prints will be supplied and a variety of colours will be available. Embellish the pockets with your preferred techniques [embroidery/beads/appliqué etc.] Add a backing and stitch the pockets in place or you can appliqué the pussies to a bag or cushion. The pockets measure 6 x 5 inches. A sewing machine is only required for attaching the front and back of the pockets. Annie will bring hers for participants to use.
Any questions to annienicoll@yahoo.com
Sunday 28th July 2019
10.a New York Beauties – Gilli Theokritoff
This gorgeous Art Deco pattern is a traditional block with a twist. Learn how to use freezer paper to foundation piece accurately & instead of fiddly curved piecing, we will use an invisible appliqué method you just won’t believe! You will achieve perfect points using foundation piecing – an important technique to learn & fun to do. Choice of sizes and designs, suitable for a cushion or a starting point for a quilt.
NB Sewing machine required. Suitable for all abilities.
11.b Cryptic Covers*- Viv Denscombe
Take an old book, make a delicious coloured, stitched and textured cover, open it up to reveal unfolding, layered wraps that house a collection of hidden decorated messages.
Monday 29th July 2019
12.a Book Wrap Beauties- Gilli Theokritoff
Make some simple felted book covers, embellished with appliqué and stitch (maybe even some crystals and beads?) We will learn how to measure and make a pattern, use my Sizzix machine to cut out appliqué shapes, embellish your appliqué and stitch your book-wrap. These effective items make lovely presents, as they are so colourful and feel soft and friendly. They are also an ideal project to take on holiday for a bit of simple stitching. Very addictive!
Hand-stitching, suitable for all abilities.
13.b Dyeing Delicates- Janet Humphrey
I have run this particular class before and it’s always a fun day dyeing small quantities of delicate lace, trims, vintage doilies, muslin and silk fabrics. End the day with a gorgeous stash to use in future projects. I can bring silk paints and materials to purchase on the day, if required.
Tuesday 30th July 2019
a.14 Jelly Roll Bargello Quilt*- Gilli Theokritoff
Have you ever marvelled at the waves of colour in a Bargello quilt, but presumed it is too difficult to make? Well it’s not- it looks very complex, but is actually quite straightforward! This lap size quilt uses only half a Jelly Roll, or long strips of assorted fabrics plus border.
Sewing machine required.
For further info contact Gilli: g.theokritoff@ntlworld.com
Wednesday 31st July 2019
a.15 Fancy That- Janet Humphrey
Try mono printing! It’s always a surprise when the image is revealed. Experiment with transfer paints, add stencils and block prints onto fabric and paper to create some exciting backgrounds for stitch and scrap booking.
Friday 2nd August 2019
16.a Eco Dyeing- Pam Keeling
Enjoy a day using plants and easy to use mordants to create a range of coloured fabrics for future use. Natural fabrics and threads work best and many different plant materials will produce different colours with different mordants.
Sunday 4th August 2019
17.a Patchwork Ammonite – Annie Nicoll
Create a beautiful textile ammonite, contrasting plain and patchwork sections to build up a rich complex design. The patchwork sections are made up of small geometric shapes attached to the backing with bondaweb and then the whole will be completed by covering all the raw edges with either satin or zigzag stitch or an embroidery border, such as wheatear stitch. The ammonite measures 16 by 16 inches. A mini iron is useful if you have one. A sewing machine is required if the satin /zigzag stitches are chosen
Any questions to annienicoll@yahoo.com
18.b Laces made by Needle Weaving incl. Teneriffe Lace & Romanian Braid Lace – Joan Pilkington
Teneriffe lace is made up of circles. A pattern will be provided and 8 perle thread will be used to make the spokes of a wheel. Patterns are then produced by needle weaving these spokes. The finished piece can be stiffened and decorated with beads and sequins, to hang as a mobile. The lace is quick to make and a good introduction to needle weaving. Anyone wishing to continue with Romanian Braid Lace to try needle weaving fillings, or to learn a different braid, is welcome, along with complete beginners.
Monday 5th August 2019
19.a Indigo Dyeing- Pam Keeling
Enjoy a day using Japanese Shibori technique and learn how to make an Indigo Dye Vat to create wonderful blue and white patterned fabrics and threads. Dye Vats will be prepared and whilst this is resting before use, students will stitch, fold and prepare fabrics and threads for dyeing. It is this careful preparation of the stitched pieces of fabric which create the range of patterns. The actual dyeing process does not take long. Drying, washing and finishing advice will be given at the end of the day. Those taking part can bring their own natural fabrics and threads to use, or some will be available to buy on the day.
Tuesday 6th August 2019
20.a Make a Stylish Book Wrap*- Greta Fitchett
Raw edged appliqué and embroidery are used to create a book wrap suitable for an A5 notebook. A calico base has layers of dyed fabric and lace appliquéd by machine. This creates a textured surface with more decoration added with machine patterns, couching and hand embroidery. The piece is then machine quilted and hand big stitch quilting added. The edges are finished with a simple zig zag stitch. Machine made cords are used as a tie fastener and bookmark. Fabric and lace kits for the appliqué will be supplied @ £5.
21.b Garden in Close Up* – Janet Humphrey
Choose an image of a flowerbed in full bloom. Focus on a small section then build up this image using small scraps of fabric and lace. To capture shade and texture, intensely stitch with free motion embroidery detail. Finished size, approx. A4 to fit in a standard frame.
NB This class requires the use of a sewing machine
Wednesday 7th August 2019
22 Going Round in Circles* – Greta Fitchett
A day school in which different sizes and shapes of circles are appliqued in a free style to a background. Bonded appliqué is the technique used, and different machine stitches will be used to secure the appliqué. These include lines of straight stitch and twin needling. The final step is to quilt the sample.
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BOOKING FORM
Please send £30 fee for each day course and a stamped addressed envelope for further details of the course and the materials required.
It is not necessary to have one SAE per course unless multi bookings make the envelope too thick to go through GPO regulations and will delay bookings.
Cheques should be made out to “The Living Threads Group” and ONE cheque per course if possible.
THIS IS HELPFUL FOR ADMINISTRATION!
Cheques are sent to the Treasurer at the end of each programme.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE TAKING POSTAL BOOKINGS ONLY [enquiries can be made through e-mails & places reserved for 7 days – until the paperwork is received].
Bookings cancelled less than 2 weeks from the date of the course cannot be refunded & any cancellations prior to this will retain 25% as a booking fee. Places will only be confirmed on receipt of payment, when lists of materials will be sent.
Should we have to cancel you will receive a full refund.
All courses assemble at 9.45 am, start at 10.00 am, and finish at 4.00 p.m. There will be opportunity to see the work of the alternative course at the end of/during the day. All tutors are experienced and members of the Living Threads Group. We hope you will find the above courses tempting as usual and look forward to another enjoyable time together.
New students when booking please ask for a map of directions if necessary. For those with Sat Nav = DE72 3SU
More improvements have been made to the Risley Village Hall which have enriched our enjoyment of our courses.
Plenty of parking, a new car park, and on a bus route Nottingham to Derby.
Do not delay booking for this programme to avoid disappointments. You can check vacancies by email first if you wish.
Bookings will be held for 7 days, pending the paperwork.
PLEASE SEND REQUESTS FOR PLACES TO:
Pauline Barke
57 Rushy Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham NG10 5NN
Telephone 0115 939 7112 but better e-mail at … p.barke@btinternet.com
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