Artist Profile at Oekaki World...

Came across a new to me website the other evening and thought you all might be interested in it.

"Oekaki World is all about celebrating the clever and creative of the sewing world "

I found it via Mandy Patalluo and as we'd had Mandy as one of our guest speakers a while ago thought you might like to read what she had to say...  Artist Profile

Embroidery Magazine...

Did you know? You can also buy digital copies of Embroidery either as single issues (£4.99 each) or take out an annual subscription for £29.49. Once downloaded, every issue is stored in your magazine library permanently! To make a purchase visit www.pocketmags.com

Unique Art Residency in Appleton le Moors...

You still have time to visit this 'art installation' in Appleton le Moors 

"Yorkshire based artist Anne Thalheim inspired a group of her friends and neighbours from Appleton Le Moors to create a unique art installation in four community buildings. Their artwork celebrates the annual events, interest groups, history and crucially, the volunteers who year after year, ensure these building's are maintained, funded and continue to provide for this small village of about 70 houses. 

The making of these 'canvases' took place over the glum winter months of 2014/2015. The project has refreshed old acquaintances and forged new friendships. It has utilised the wide ranging creativity within the group and built  confidence and enthusiasm to depict the many aspects and activities of life in Appleton."

You can read more about it here on  Pressing Matters & Sewing

Jennifer Tetlow has this to say about her visit...  here 

I have it on my list of 'things I'd like to do' this month, if I manage to get there I'll make sure to take a few photos.... :)

 

 

MUSEUM LIST

The details for this site were given to me by Barbara Schorah.  It's an interesting site and you could spend a lot of time on it.

vettycreations.com.au/link

Have a look and see what you think.   Linda.

Cool Hunting Video...

Another video to watch....  hope you enjoy it....

  

The chap talking in this video is from Sri Threads...

"Sri is a by-appointment textile gallery specializing in antique Japanese folk textiles, highlighting the indigo dyed cotton fabrics and boro--or patched and mended--textiles of old Japan."

Shame it's in New York.... 

Monday Workshop 11th May, 2015

Barbara will be starting us off on a piece of Hardanger embroidery.

Requirements:-

• Evenweave fabric approx 8" square
• Hoop - optional
• Blunt tapestry needle
• Pearl cotton no.8 thread

Hardanger is usually worked on 22count thread.   However, Barbara uses 28 count Lugana fabric.

It would be helpful if the fabric had tacked guidelines ready.

Posted by Carole Hood.   Monday Workshop Organizer

Get Plastered. Get Stuffed. Books by Maggie Smith

Get Plastered. Plaster, print and stitch      Get Stuffed. Shape, stuff and stitch

both by Maggie Smith

The first of these books, Get Plastered, describes the technique Maggie has developed, using plaster and paint, to add texture to her work. She sets out the information in a clear step by step way, then shows examples of hers and other peoples work using the technique. The results are effective, leaving me wishing for a spare day to have a play.

The other book, Get Stuffed, is a modern take on quilting, English, Italian and Trapunto, using mainly architectural details as inspiration. This part of the book formed the basis of a very enjoyable Day School the other week. I expect some of you will have seen the samples produced at a Saturday meeting. The second half of this book demonstrates some of the thought processes and experiments Maggie worked through to produce her range of dolls. It has a section on producing 3D vessels and sculptures. She also suggests different ways to colour and treat the samples produced, going back to some of the techniques in her first book.

As she says, the first book was about creating surface texture, the second one is about using pattern and shape to create raised surfaces and 3D elements on fabric.

I've finished the Get Stuffed sample, just need to get going on the Get Plastered one!