e is for elephant

Last week I spent most of the time just stitching.

A small bag for a workshop in September at Hansons,

Sturminster Newton.  The first thought was machine

applique, though this could be a problem for students

not familiar with free machine work.  This little project

will take a while, and there is absolutely nothing wrong

with that, except  sometimes students want to go

home with a finished project.  Not possible!

Hours of enjoyment ahead.

Freezer paper applique, ages since I have been so

precise, really works well with this little elephant

shape.   The whole bag is covered in hand stitching,

one shisha makes an appearance and lots of sequins.

It's finished off with a strap and tassels. Ready to go,

but first I must write up instructions.

Next up stitching cloth for the Indigo vat.   The sun 

programmed to shine  and the temperature is perfect.

Must take advantage this week, the weather might

just change, after all we have Easter weekend, then

The Wedding, plus two Bank Holiday Mondays.

All events add up to a recipe for a downpour of 

the wet stuff.

On Saturday it was the first of the summer workshops.  

Last year students requested a workshop on getting to know

your sewing machine.   Such a voyage of discovery!  

Now to grab a length of cloth, needle and thread.