Japanese Art Deco

this is my latest project in progress

I'll post an update once I've done some work on it. It's for the Art Deco exhibition in a couple of years .

Hiedi

Well I know it's been a while since I posted on here just because I've been away on my holidays. Also my puppy is keeping me busy so I've done very little stitching. But as you can see she's very cute and easily gets my attention ....

Up cycled necklace

Good morning everyone, I thought I'd upload a picture of my recent make. I made it from an old necklace which had broken.
It's made from a special thin net tube and I fed the beads into tube and made this for the summer.
I've already had a few compliments when I wore for the first time.
So if you have a necklace you like that's broken try to get this netting from a craft shop , there's lots of different colours.
Have a nice day.

Lace waistcoat

Good morning everyone, I made this over the weekend for my holiday in a couple of weeks , it should dress up a simple tee shirt and its light to pack.

Fantasy flowers

Hi everyone,
It's been a long time since I posted on here I've been so busy! I've been back to the day job after my bout Of ill health and I am struggling to fit everything into my life ! I'm stubborn though so am very determined to manage my lifestyle so I can do it all ! I went to a workshop recently ran by my freind Alex Waylett . She encouraged me to use different colours and showed me a few new things I can use. In my work. Here's the finished sample I did which has turned out really good , I did go off on my own tangent a bit though ...I'm such a bad student ! It's all ready for framing now. I am going to do more in this style I think as I do like the soft hazy look.

It's side on the bird is at the top.

exhibition Of Islam &Buddism

Good morning everyone.
I've been so busy lately and am trying to make sure I still find time for stitch . We're having really good feedback about it and a lot of people are going to see it.
I did manage manage to do a video of the exhibition which I'll post so that you get an idea of what's there.
We have also had requests to take it elsewhere which is great.
It's called Parallel Pathways II and it's a comparison of Islam and Buddism through the art of textile art.its with my freind Sandy and we are known as Chalk & Cheese.

Gloves

Well hi everyone I just thought I'd share my recent make with you . I haven't made anything using crotchet ( except blankets) for ages. I saw this wool in my friends shop and I just had to have it as I love the colours. I am making a pair of fingerless gloves with this lovely wool. After not crocheting for a while I am finding it very therapeutic .

Tunic

well hello everyone I know it's been a while but it ve been busy making myself clothes.....I struggle sometimes with clothes because of my shape ..I am Apple shaped and sometimes things don't hang right so I decided to make somethings as I found a great new fabric shop just opened nearby.
Here's a sample

I'm also making some longline waterfall cardigans so. I'll post one when I've done it.
This is my own pattern above and really easy to do. I wore it on the afternoon after I'd made it in the morning !

eXhibition is up

well  at last after two years of  preparation the exhibition is up ! iVe done a you tube video to give everyone an idea of how it looks. Such a hard day though I'm shattered now but it does look great.

Here it is.

Bird table

I made this recently from an old tea cup ad saucer. I thought it was a quirky idea to use up some old China.
The cup holds water as well ..and the birds love it.
I like to have things that are a bit different !

New website

I am in the process of doing a new web site which also has a blog with it. It's supposed to make life easier but it's costing me and I am struggling to get my head around the tech stuff.
So please be patient with me....

Wavy lines embroidered sample

Just completed this sample for my afternoon workshop next Saturday at Embroiderers guild.
It looks complex but it's not really as it just evolved as I embroidered, I'm liking the colour scheme and this sample is going on a book front to use as a note book.

Heidi my cavachon

I don't know if I've posted any recent photos of my bestie who is my cavachon puppy called Heidi she loves my work room(s)  . I think she likes the bits she can investigate into .
Here she is " helping" me .

Mixed media heart

 Just finished this heart , I used spray paint on it as well as normal paint and some gilding wax.

This is the workshop I'm doing on Saturday at craft arena in Essex ,UK .

Fabric bowl

 I have had a very productive weekend and I have managed t complete the fabric bowl that I started on Saturday at the workshop I ran. It was a messy business but the outcome is great and unusual.
I'm back at the day job today so it's nice to get my creative fix ! Here's the photos of the bowl I am hoping to do more soon.

Mixed media powertex workshop

Good morning.
I spent a lovely day yesterday with the "in stitches" ladies at Harlow , Essex in UK .
We made some lovely wall art and some bowls as well.
I had some lovely feedback as well from them, it was great to see how they were all so different.Heres a lady working on her piece.

This lady is making some clay buttons 

Simple evening bag

I made this simple bag for a workshop I am doing in March . I am quite pleased with the outcome as it was made up of trims that I had I'm my stash and it was a bit of a sample to try out the trims.
I think I will use it as it does hold a mobile phone, money and a lipstick with some keys. which is all a girl needs for a night out!

It's just a oblong piece of fabric with trims added ,then lined and then fold over in half.   Stitch up both sides. Then add the magnetic clasp and finish off the tops neatly. Then add a strap or chain for a handle. That's it done ! Hope you have fun if you try it.

Back to work

Well after being off ill from my day job for about three months I am returning today. I like my job so it's a happy day as I'll se all my workmates and catch up with everyone. I'm sure I've a lot to catch up on as it's an ever evolving role I do but I'm up for the challenge after recovering well from my MS attack.
Hope everyone has a good day . The only down side is I shall miss my little dog Heidi who has been my shadow for past three months.

great day

I have made this little sewing set for a workshop day in March. Is a great way to introduce people to their sewi g machine And it's a pretty useful accessory for the sewer.
I liked making it as well as its was fun.
Anyway must dash lots to do!

Owl

i made this today from a pattern of Craftsy from a lovely lady  called Shannon, I rarely use others patterns but this little owl is fab and so useful.
It only took an hour to make as well
I have been busy and I'll share my creative makes tomorrow once they are dry!
AS usual my little Heidi doggy spent the day with me and she's covered in paint ......I've had to book her for a groom.
She doesn't care though se likes to help....
Any ways time to feed starving husband so goodbye for now.

my cavachon

This is Heidi my cavachon who is my buddy when I'm at home creating , I made her this crotchet jumper which she loves . She is a typical bichon personality , always happy and jolly and if things don't go right 10 mins with her soon perks me up.

I do have a few moe creations in my work table but Ill share once completed . as I may do a workshop on them if enough people are interested.

Heart mixed media

Well hello everyone ,,its been a while since I posted anything finished so I thought Id put a picture on here of my latest projects that I am going to do workshops on . I thought as it valentines day in February Id do a heart theme but not your typical heart these are a little bit less traditional.

Ive tried to do a variety  to show the versatility of the techniques I use so hopefully you like one of them!

I am considering writing a book where the project above will be in it so Ill let you know if I do one as I think it would be a great way to help others enjoy this type of mixed media.

New year

Well its a new year now and I have unfortunately had a health issue where I fell down stairs....I have injured my knee so I can only do sitting down jobs really which is a pain. I have been making a little jumper for Heidi my cavachon puppy which is keeping me busy.I will post a picture on here once done. I hope you have all been keeping creative in the new year?