The last few weeks have flown and I can't believe it's already the final week of the CKAL! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated and shared their work in progress. It's been lovely to see photos of your cushions in their various stages in the Scheepjes Facebook groups. Finding the Pattern This… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Week 4: Construction
Tag: Hand Stitching
Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 3 – We’re Flying!
Today the second half of the blue tit chart has been published and all those beautiful birds that you have given life to with your stitches can begin to fly! How are you getting on? If you'd like to share your WIP, you can post your photo in Scheepjes Dutch and International Facebook Groups. Below… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 3 – We’re Flying!
Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 2 – Chart Release
Today Scheepjes release Part 1 of the blue tit chart and the bonus charts, so whenever you complete your cushion front you can begin stitching your chosen motif. Exciting! Scheepjes decided to publish the blue tit design in two parts; this week you'll get the right hand side with the bird's body and head, next… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 2 – Chart Release
Nets & Not Knots
Annette Emms Two talented visiting textile artists have been to the Hannemade Studio recently. Places were snapped up quickly for a chance to meet them and be inspired by their work. Both apply paint, fabric and stitch to create rich texture but in very different ways. Annette Emms tutored an embellished books workshop where we would begin creating… Continue reading Nets & Not Knots
It’s a Wrap
How fortunate we are to have access to an abundance of creative spaces, communities and learning opportunities here in West Yorkshire. Whether you’re interested in stained glass, weaving, spinning, printing, bookbinding or blacksmithing, it’s all here on your doorstep. I know because I’ve had a go at all of these and many more in recent… Continue reading It’s a Wrap
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