Free motion embroidery 21st Feb

Also run from ABV training on Whitebridge Industial estate, Stone Staffs.

I had 6 lovely ladies do this workshop, one had to dash off before photos were taken but didn't they make some lovely work.

Lampshade workshop Feb 7th

This one was held at ABV on Whitebridge industrial site Stone Staffs

Helen, Lydia, Helen,Mum (Judith), Helen, what are the odds on having 3 Helens in a class of 5

There lampshades up close.

lampshade workshop Jan 2015

Sarahs finished

Sarah's still flat

Nicola's flat

Suzanne's flat 

a very successful workshop, lovely results. 

Chair for sale on Ebay

Hare embroidered chair

A unique Christmas Pressie.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171556703578?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Cushions

Cushion Hare 30cm x 50cm

Cushion Pig 30cm x 50cm

My new cushions using hand dyed fabrics, applique and couching techniques and free motion embroidery, the pads are feather.

Lampshades

Back of a Lampshade

Cow Lampshade

Hare Lampshade

Pig Lampshade

Back of Pig lampshade

My new lampshades, they come in 3 sizes, 20cm 30cm and 40cm diameter, they are made using hand dyed fabrics, applique and free motion embroidery techniques, also hand stitching, beads and loose whiskers on the Hare. They can be ordered via email at the moment but hope to put them on Etsy soon.

Chairs

Hare Chair patchwork and embroidered
painted with Annie Sloan Paints

Pig chair patchwork and embroidered

Ram Chair patchwork and embroidered

The fabrics are hand dyed and stitched using a log cabin patchwork technique the animals are appliqued then free motion stitched in place with details in couching and machine embroidery detailing. The chairs are fully restored and painted with Annie Sloan paints and waxes and given a distressed look, the upholstery has new foam and the embroidery is treated with flame retardant spray.