tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66535969550733083982024-02-21T16:24:49.852+00:00 Sand, Sails and StitchesThe Lytham and St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers GuildSand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-26089674520534180842020-08-25T23:04:00.000+01:002020-08-25T23:04:16.787+01:00A Picnic in the Park<p> <span style="font-size: large;">After such a long time without being able to meet up in our usual group of 40 plus; it was such a treat to be able to gather, albeit 'At a Distance', out in the fresh air for a Picnic and a Catch Up in a local park.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few photos of the event where around 18 of us arrived bedecked in fetching rain coats and trainers, carrying folding chairs instead of our usual Sewing Kit.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IGFCDsN5eblx1VF6DTB72LpRNypSlJXBs8phQxScwvlDZrkbOZuBgZsWKpOaBTSkWL7VIRgxx2-qavEnLWGEab4Oqn7J4301v6LsscTdoj1zMB0V5V80cpE5GB46HR9Mc1yzDFbtMo_0/s2048/Picnic+in+the+Park+22+Aug+2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IGFCDsN5eblx1VF6DTB72LpRNypSlJXBs8phQxScwvlDZrkbOZuBgZsWKpOaBTSkWL7VIRgxx2-qavEnLWGEab4Oqn7J4301v6LsscTdoj1zMB0V5V80cpE5GB46HR9Mc1yzDFbtMo_0/s640/Picnic+in+the+Park+22+Aug+2020.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The weather was kinder than its been of late... we did not fry! 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<span style="font-size: large;">After the September meeting/AGM of the Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild; where we discussed all things business and were given a slide show highlighting the coming year's exciting events and workshops; I was thrilled to be shown these lovely ponchos that one of our members had knitted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using donated wool, threads and fabrics she quickly sews lap quilts or knits up twiddle muffs and blankets for the elderly patients suffering with dementia who often have long stays at the local Clifton and Victoria hospitals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These lovely items provide warmth and comfort whilst the Twiddle Muffs are something that keep the patients hands busy and help to reduce their stress and worry at being in an unfamiliar place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The latest item our kind member has added to her repertoire are these colourful ponchos below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are 9 ponchos on the sofa having a photo shoot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They were made in just a few weeks with left over tapestry wool and spools of thread that had been donated for the Sales Table at our recent exhibition in August. Ponchos have also been made with string and ribbon, so long as it is soft and not scratchy, pretty much any 'thread' can be used</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am told that the Ward Sister requested the ponchos as the blankets, whilst fine wrapped around a patients shoulders when sitting, were falling to the ground and becoming a tripping hazard when the person stood up and forgot about them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ponchos are a simple rectangular shape with the short sides sewn up and the top left open to go over the head. They are knitted on large needles using donated wool and left overs that cannot be used for anything else. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The challenge is to make them bright and cheerful as much of the donated wool seems to be grey, maroon, navy blue, bottle green and black but our clever knitter uses a spool of Lurex that she was given and mixes that with the dull colours to brighten them up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several hundred ponchos have been made so far and more are always needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Calling all Members - CAN YOU HELP?</b></span></i> Do you have any left over yarn, tapestry wool or threads that you no longer need? <b style="color: magenta;">If so please consider donating them to this worthy cause and bring your surplus along to our next meeting/s</b>. You can clear out a bit of space and i</span><span style="font-size: large;">t would all be put to good use to help to keep elderly patients warm and comfortable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-11973392475178607132019-08-22T21:13:00.000+01:002019-09-21T16:06:24.827+01:00Lovely Things - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few more snaps from the Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild Bi-Annual Exhibition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Rosie the Elephant, below, in Sumptuous Purples.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Klimt Inspired Wall Hanging, above, was made using the students own stamps to make prints on velvet using metallic paint. The class called <a href="http://www.wendycotterill.co.uk/workshops-for-groups.html">Klimt Reworked in Stitch and Textiles</a> was led by <a href="http://www.wendycotterill.co.uk/workshops.html">Wendy Cotterill</a> during the 2019 North West Regional Summer School.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Below, is a wonderful quilty mixed media scene called Under the Sea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Crazy Patchwork really sparkles in silky blue fabrics with a pop of purple. It was made on a Workshop led by the lovely <a href="https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/about/">Linda</a> of <a href="https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/workshops/">Creative Threads</a> in Garstang.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A wonderful Book Cover using snippets of sheer fabrics and threads that are free machined over, looks cheerful in its blue and gold colourway; above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, a Mosaic of scrunched coloured papers sewn together makes a Unique Pouch for keeping important scraps or cuttings from magazines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, pretty sheers and voile have been free machined to embellish before </span><span style="font-size: large;">florist wire was machined on the edges of Butterfly shapes to make this 3D piece called Flying By.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that these items have inspired you to let you imagination run free to make your own Lovely Things? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone for allowing photos of your creations to show on our Blog.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-65657372719428334262019-08-22T01:05:00.000+01:002019-08-22T01:05:16.529+01:00Trees and Tie Dye - More Highlights from our 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some pieces that were taught in workshops by our very own <span style="color: blue;"><b>Sue Bennet</b></span> - our talented longtime member and teacher of exciting new techniques and Free Machine Embroidery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These first few were taught in a Woodland Scene Workshop at another branch a while back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not having taken this particular workshop, I am not quite sure of the techniques but think that the trees are mostly made of Woollen/Yarn threads couched over the hessian threads that remained after removing most of the horizontal threads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using various colours of yarn makes the scenes look totally different according to which season you want to create.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flowers add another dimension to the woodland scene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could not resist taking these snaps of a page by the Parbold Branch in our <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-north-west-region-travelling-book.html">North West Regional Travelling Book</a>. Click onto the highlight to read the previous post and also one <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2016/04/postcards-from-our-edge.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How cheerful and succulent do these Fabric Pears look?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, a close up of pears and below, notice the cute bee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Up next are some completed Tie Dye pieces from our recent Tie Dye Workshops with Sue Bennet. Read the posts <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/05/dyeing-to-stitch.html">here</a>, <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-to-embroider-tie-dye-dyeing-to.html">here</a> and <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/embroidering-our-tie-dyes.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a Sweet Heart embroidery using the tie dye as a background.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty Blue Flower made by a piece of dyed lace on the Bulls Eye tie dye design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another Bulls Eye tie dye design called Purple Madness, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One clever member made her Tie Dye pieces up into this fantastic bag, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone who contributed to today's Post. </span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-50253346793017711512019-08-21T01:39:00.001+01:002019-08-21T01:39:08.056+01:00Fun Stitchery - More Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another post of lovely stitched items on display at the</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is <a href="https://www.dizzyandcreative.co.uk/product/mediterranean-mog-cat-mixed-media-freestyle-embroidery-kit/">Mediterranean Mog</a> - a colourful Cat that comes in a Kit from <a href="https://www.dizzyandcreative.co.uk/">Dizzy & Creative</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below; another colourful creation, this wonderful Bird from a Kit by <a href="https://www.rico-design.de/en/needlework/knitted-family-embroidery-kits">Rico Designs</a> (sorry I could not find the link to the bird kit itself but they do have plenty of Embroidery Kits and many other craft items. Check them out).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This large piece is made up of several fascinating Desert Scenes that are in a book by <a href="https://www.stitchingshop.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=427">Debbie Kelley called Thorns and Roses - Rose and Cactus Designs for Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above and below - a sweet <a href="https://www.tildasworld.com/sewing-kit-house/">Sewing Kit House by Tilda</a> ( aka <a href="https://www.tildasworld.com/about2019">Tone Finnanger</a>; the founder and designer of the internationally recognised Tilda brand) is found in her book <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Toybox-Tone-Finnanger/9781446306154">Tilda's Toy Box</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is The Parliament, a fun canvas work cushion and is the stitchers own design. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another lovely Canvas Work Cushion, below. Canvas work is any stitching or applied work on a canvas background and has been practised since the 16th Century. It is confusing as the main stitch; Tent Stitch which is also called Needlepoint and canvas work is also known commercially as Tapestry as it looks like a stitched version of a woven tapestry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the 19th Century when Berlin Woolwork was popular, canvas work was used to make slippers, smoking caps and upholstery with wool being the main thread used but today any thread is used to make textured and raised stitches. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hmm; interesting! I had always wondered how Beth ( the youngest sister in the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott) made slippers. I would hazard a guess that they were canvas work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many versions of this fun Little Girl (and boys!) Knitting, most are wearing glasses but the designs seem to be Anacardia Dolls by Ana Carolina. Find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anacardia_dolls/">Instagram</a> to see more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, that is all for now - with more to follow! Thank you to everyone who stitched items for the exhibition and allowed them to be photographed to appear on our Blog.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-27765767636857351142019-08-19T23:05:00.000+01:002019-08-19T23:35:32.481+01:00Silk and Sparkles - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">I thought that these next items would be nice grouped together as they all have a luxurious feel to them and more than a hint of sparkle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some beautiful <a href="http://www.jennyadin-christieembroidery.com/Metal_Threads_Kits.html">Millefiori Button Brooches</a>. <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Mille</span> meaning 'thousand' and <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Fiori </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">meaning 'flowers'; that were made on this year's North West Regional Summer School taught by <a href="http://www.jennyadin-christieembroidery.com/About.html">Jenny Adin-Christie</a> who trained at <a href="https://royal-needlework.org.uk/">The Royal School of Needlework</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is called Daisy Brooch, above; and below; a Rose Brooch, both are really exquisite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, not sure if this design had a name but it is rather pretty and reminds me of a Sparkly Spinning Jenny ( of the tree variety not the machine of the same name).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Pentagon Casket is Machine Embroidered and made in a class taught by Sandra Kedzlie; a member of the Parbold Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that like myself, you all enjoyed looking at the photos of the pretty, sparkly embroideries. I cannot imagine the work that must have gone into making the intricate Millefiori Button Brooches. They would certainly add a wonderful touch of glamour to the plainest of dresses! If you would like to make one for yourself then click on Jenny's website <a href="http://www.jennyadin-christieembroidery.com/Metal_Threads_Kits.html">here</a>. There are a few designs and even a lovely Heart Shaped Brooch with a Rose in the centre - so pretty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone who exhibited and allowed their lovely work to be photographed for our Blog.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-11903222403065416322019-08-19T23:02:00.001+01:002019-08-19T23:02:48.630+01:00A Lovely Lampshade and Machine Embroidery - More Highlights from our 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">These next photos from the 2019 Exhibition of the Lytham</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a lovely lampshade that features free machined applique birds designed by <a href="https://www.raggedyruffdesigns.com/about">Andrea Walpole</a> of <a href="https://www.raggedyruffdesigns.com/shop?page=4">Raggedy Ruff Designs</a>. She has some really gorgeous stuff on her site - so go take a look!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, that is an umbrella behind the lampshade! Unfortunately, it was all I had available to block out all the other exhibits and glare from the overhead lighting; so saving myself quite a bit of photo editing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A big thank you to the umbrella owner who kindly lent it to me. Hoping to try out a fabric lined box in future... Oh the joys of amateur-ish photography!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This beautiful machine embroidered hand bag, below; has been named <span style="color: blue;">Be a Peacock in a World of Ducks</span>... which is a great name as it is only called Peacock Handbag on the site. The design is by <a href="https://swpea.com/products/peacock-hand-bag-5x7-6x10-7x12-in-the-hoop-machine-embroidery-design?_pos=1521&_sid=29ca0378f&_ss=r">Sweet Pea</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Peacock Feathers have been Machine Embroidered this time as opposed to Free Machined (stitches controlled by the stitcher, not the machine) on the Lampshade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lampshade and bag where made by the same clever stitcher who is also </span><span style="font-size: large;">a great source of advice on Embroidery Machines and Sewing machines in general. Go and see her at </span><a href="http://bizziefingers.co.uk/" style="font-size: x-large;">Bizzie Fingers</a><span style="font-size: large;"> in St Annes. They have a new shop now which is much larger and filled with all manner of lovely fabrics and sewing/haberdashery items and yarn. I doubt if you will be able to leave without buying some lovely goodies :-)</span></div>
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Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-33564463175077095912019-08-18T20:34:00.001+01:002019-08-18T20:34:25.222+01:00Fun Felted Creations - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here are more pictures from the recent Exhibition of work by the Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Happy Hare was made from a kit by <a href="https://lincolnshirefenncrafts.com/product-category/needle-felting-kits/woodland-collection/">Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts</a>. Check them out on the link above, they have a <a href="https://lincolnshirefenncraftsblog.com/">Blog</a> as well as a <a href="https://lincolnshirefenncrafts.com/shop/">Shop</a> and few felting videos on You Tube that show how to felt the ears etc</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet Luna Lapin - the lovely Rabbit that you can make and dress following the patterns in the book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Luna-Lapin-rabbit-impeccable/dp/1446306259/ref=asc_df_1446306259/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311058666397&hvpos=1o1&hvn">Making Luna Lapin</a> by <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sarah-Peel/e/B01I978IGI">Sarah Peel.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This striking Monochromatic Felt Abstract piece was made during a North West Regional Summer School taught by <a href="https://valeriewartelle.co.uk/">Valerie Wartelle</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, this colourful felted piece was made by the same person as the Abstract and is called Under the Sea. It is the makers own design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It tells the story of the Weather Hut that magically changes the weather for you should you need more wind so that you can fly a kite on the beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe you fancy watching a Natural Lightening Show or even building a sandy Snowman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Story that comes with the book was called We Live by the Sea and it has a very sweet ending.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone who put their felted creations into our Exhibition.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Look out for more Exhibition Posts coming soon.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-4126087067695058822019-08-17T22:10:00.002+01:002019-08-17T22:10:14.147+01:00Fused Fabric Creatures - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some wonderful <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-day-fusing-fabrics.html">sparkly creatures</a> that were created during the long awaited <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/05/fabulous-fused-fabrics.html">Fused Fabrics Day School</a> with <a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/">Nikki Parmenter</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This beautiful Purple Butterfly was really suited his large scale being about 7 inches across. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some creatures were made in 3D, like this lovey Bird with 2 Butterfly Friends, below. I would love to know the method behind the leaves on the background fabric. Bleach pen maybe?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of you will remember the fabulous </span><a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/textiles-with-funky-foam.html" style="font-size: x-large;">funky foam</a><span style="font-size: large;"> pieces that Nikki generously passed around the audience (and allowed us to handle!) during her talk on Experimental Textiles in April 2017 at our Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild. Click on the highlighted links above to read more and also </span><a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/large-funky-beaded-creatures.html" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/more-amazing-funky-foam-textiles.html" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next are two lovely Sea Turtles. Some wonderful machine and hand embroidery ladies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This large Turtle with an orange shell has been made up of several parts which have been stuffed with wadding/fibre fill to make them 3D.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here come the Sea Horses! Who doesn't love a sea horse? This pale Blue and Gold Sea Horse, looks regal mounted on purple silk fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lovely Lilac Sea Horse is twined around some embroidery thread 'seaweed'. What a great idea!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now a Trio of Aqua coloured Sea Horses, one awaiting fibre filling to make him 3D, another embellished with sparkly Vermicelli beads and another is hand and machine embroidered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the creatures used the same methods of making but all turned out very differently.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to all who put their work into the Exhibition and to <a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/about">Nikki Parmenter</a> for teaching us on the day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Click on the link to learn more about Nikki's <a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/techniques">technique</a>, see more of her work on her </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/gallery">Website Gallery</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> or to take a Workshop click </span><a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/talks-and-workshops" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-14893870221072554482019-08-16T22:50:00.003+01:002019-08-26T21:56:41.901+01:00A Collection of Canvases - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">As I was curating the photos taken at our Bi-Annual Exhibition into 'Posts', I was wondering what to call these attractive pieces - Canvases seem to fit the bill, however, one or two may actually be of the quilty kind, so please forgive me and chalk it up to 'artistic licence'...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoy this latest line up if you did not manage to see them 'in person'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first four began life on a Saturday Day School taught by <a href="https://priscillajones.wordpress.com/category/workshops-and-courses/">Priscilla Edwards</a>, read the posts <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/getting-creative-with-paint-fabric-and.html">here</a> and <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/more-fabric-pictures-painted-and.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The painted lace is a good base for this flower, it reminds me of Sphagnum Moss, which I think is a very 'posh' thing to put on the soil and around delicate plants like Orchids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now where in Cornwall could this be? Padstow or St Isaac, perhaps? I would love to go to this pretty harbour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Cornish Harbour scene was inspired by a painting on a card bought on a visit to The Scilly Isles; by <a href="https://bridgetwilkinson.co.uk/about.php">Bridget Wilkinson</a>. See more of her gorgeous work <a href="https://bridgetwilkinson.co.uk/gallery.php">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lilac and soft greens set of this Hare wonderfully. Such a lovely colour palette. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry that the photo does not do the Doves of Peace, (below) justice but you can see the lettering and stitches in the flash version.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Artist </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.angielewin.co.uk/">Angie Lewin</a> , the British Print Maker and Author known for her wonderful seed heads and natural flora; was the inspiration for this free machined 'mini-quilt/canvas' below. Wonderful colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Kingfisher has been applied to a felted background of coloured scrim using needle turn applique before having his feathers free machined in metallic threads. Hand embroidery also appears here and there. The bird was the makers own design but the technique was taught by <a href="https://www.annetteemms.co.uk/gallery_722509.html">Annette Emms</a> on a workshop at <a href="https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/">Creative Threads</a> in Garstang.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Below, another workshop at <a href="https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/">Creative Threads</a>; this time taught by <a href="https://www.annebrooke.co.uk/">Anne Brooke</a>. The cheerful piece called How Does Your Garden Grow? uses wall paper and other paper bits including maps and sheet music that are machined on with some hand embroidery added later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pretty floral canvas, below, in gorgeous muted tones is called Shabby Chic and is the stitchers own design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone for allowing their wonderful work to be photographed for our Blog. If you would like to take any of the classes mentioned just click on the Artists name to be taken to their website. <a href="https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/workshops-listing/">Creative Threads</a> of Garstang also offer many classes through out the year taught be these and other artists. There is always plenty of lovely cake too!</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-6928650454444083002019-08-15T16:00:00.000+01:002019-08-15T16:00:10.588+01:00Fluttering By with Cut Work Butterflies - Highlights of the 2019 Exhibition<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a lovely Flutter of Butterflies that started to come to life during a <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2018/07/delicate-butterfly-wings.html">Cut Work Workshop</a> in May 2018 led by Sue Bennett at Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pretty on Pinks; above and lime green fabric makes a striking background for the Butterfly edged in Purple, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to everyone who put their finished Cut Work Butterflies into the exhibition and to Sue Bennet for coming up with such a pretty design and easy to follow instructions to help us make our 3D butterflies.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-62966201936225421712019-08-01T22:14:00.002+01:002019-08-02T16:27:56.070+01:00Beautiful Blackwork<span style="font-size: large;">Wow! We are in August already - time has flown by this year. Time to slow it down with some relaxed stitching and what better than some Beautiful Blackwork; which was the subject of our recent July workshop at Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those new to this type of embroidery it has a long history. Whilst it has been called Spanish Work, as it was supposed to have been brought over by Catherine of Aragon when she came to marry into the Tudor family - she having been said to have been taught by her mother Queen Isabella of Spain and the work influenced by the geometric designs of the Moors - it has been around since the time of Geoffrey Chaucer, the English Poet and Author who was born in London in 1343.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, is a lovely Elizabethan inspired design of Cowslips by Paula Katherine Marmor of the <a href="http://www.blackworkarchives.com/index.html#terms">Blackwork Embroidery Archives</a>. She is inspired by historical needlework of 16th and 17th Century England but all the patterns are her original ideas. Paula says that she much prefers to design the patterns on the computer, than stitch them. (As always: Please be aware of Copyright, give credit if using one of Paula's designs and only do so for personal or educational purposes. See her website if in doubt).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When all things Spanish fell out of favour due to the conflict with Spain - this type of embroidery was renamed <b>Blackwork</b> and can be seen in the clothes worn in portraits of nobility painted by Holbein. Hence, the <span style="color: blue;">Double Running Stitch</span> used came to be known as <span style="color: blue;">Holbein Stitch</span>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife, the designs became freer as she favoured the patterns influenced by nature that had flowers and leaves filled with geometric designs. In time, Blackwork was used on household items and metallic threads were also used. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These two designs by Elizabeth Almond - <a href="http://www.blackworkjourney.co.uk/freebies4.html">Cameo</a>, above and <a href="http://www.blackworkjourney.co.uk/freebies7.html">Interweave</a>, below, use Gold Metallic thread to highlight small parts of the pattern to great effect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A <a href="http://www.blackworkjourney.co.uk/freebies8.html">Persian Flower</a> design by Elizabeth Almond has been worked in Black, above, and <a href="http://www.blackworkjourney.co.uk/freebies8.html">Colour Flower</a> in pink and lilac thread, below. The patterns look the same but the eagle eyed among you will spot the subtle changes. Find both designs and more! on her website <a href="http://www.blackworkjourney.co.uk/freebies1.shtml">Blackwork Journey</a> in the Freebie section.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today all kinds of threads are used including Variegated Threads and designs appear on all manner of articles from linens and towels to Makeup Bags and Notebooks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Elizabethan Cowslip design by <a href="http://www.blackworkarchives.com/bw_cowslips.html">Paula Katherine Marmor</a>, this time worked in coloured thread and adorning a Makeup Bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To start off your design, fold your fabric in 4 to find the centre point and using a Waste Knot to begin with, work out from the centre using straight stitches. You can use Back Stitch or Running Stitch and go back and fill in the gaps - aka Holbein Stitch or Double Running Stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here as three Gorgeous Butterflies, below. These are Original Designs by Linda Bedford; our Tutor for the evening, who has a reputation for very neat, fine work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This next piece made up of Multiple Blackwork Designs is also an Original Pattern by Linda Bedford.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One more colourful flower design by Lesley Wilkins from her book Beginners Guide to Blackwork, below, is worked in Blue and Pink variegated thread that matches the blue cover of the notebook it decorates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, I could not resist posting these wonderful Cute Critters, below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to Linda for stitching all these lovely designs and for passing on her tips and trick garnered from years of embroidery. We were able to get started on our own pattern and find out just how enjoyable it is to sit and work the embroidery known as <b>Blackwork</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What fun we had at the June meeting at Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild! We were intrigued and excited to hear the talk entitled Mad Hats and Lovely Things given by <a href="http://www.hwilsonart.com/">Heather Wilson</a> an artist who has a studio above Innovations at Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a laugh a minute as the flamboyant Heather regaled us with tales of her crazy creations such as the one below entitled 'Who are you calling a Lying Cow?' (Blogger was not happy with that and I had to rename the photo several times before it would upload it - Green Hat just does not do it justice does it?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also on the Bovine theme the black and white hat below is called 'Mooella de Ville' and sports two happy Fresian cows sitting on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All Heather's hats are meticulously hand sewn - NO GLUE GUNS allowed in her shop! Even tiny beads are painstakingly hand sewn on all the Hats and Fascinators produced by Heather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here she is below, holding a portfolio of her watercolours and wearing one of her Fascinators. A lovely lady with mermaid coloured hair, Heather is also a skilled artist and produces Name and Memory Paintings that record special events and the people, places or objects that have a significance for the intended recipient. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you think of this hat with a difference? It is called 'Prawn Marie Celeste' and has some cute shrimp earrings to match.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather also had some Lovely Things that she had collected on her travels in Dhordo, India, where she purchased interesting items on sale in remote villages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a Wall Plaque make from cardboard, plaster and shisha mirrors. Despite being delicate the piece has definitely stood the test of time as Heather has owned it for 20 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather brought many other 'Lovely Things' such as Silk Saris and an Elephant Tea Cosy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to see her work and maybe commission a special <a href="http://www.hwilsonart.com/page2.htm">painting</a> for yourself, visit Heather at her shop in Hebden Bridge or book a talk for your group <a href="http://www.hwilsonart.com/page12.htm">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Meantime you can see more on her website <a href="http://www.hwilson.com/">www.hwilson.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Really love this pale blue colour on the Bulls Eye piece below. A lace flower has been placed centre with a dyed blue thread couched down with silver thread. Pistol stitches are in the next circle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next in Turquoise, I think that this was the Spiral (or is it the Kebab?) Large chain stitches are sewn at angles creating and zig zag pattern in complimentary purple and lilac floss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to everyone for allowing their projects to be photographed and to the 'Two Sue's' for leading our Dyeing Workshops.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-47961136804617189572019-06-24T23:06:00.002+01:002019-06-24T23:15:17.149+01:00How to Embroider a Tie Dye (Dyeing to Stitch Pt 2)<span style="font-size: large;">Following on from our practical <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/05/dyeing-to-stitch.html">Tie Dyeing lesson</a> in March of this year, we could not wait to see what ideas our Teacher for the night, Sue Bennet, had come up with to decorate the results of our dyeing experiments. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the table with all the lovely coloured threads waiting for us to dive into; along with the embroidered results of Sue's Tie Dyeing that is being photographed to provide inspiration later (I left this photo unedited as B is wearing such a lovely jumper!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps my favourite after the Bulls Eye, the Spiral looks wonderful adorned with Couched Threads and French Knots and some small beads. Just love the swirly 'ness' of it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What will you do with your Tie Dyed pieces? Take a look at a few of the WIPs that were stitched during the evening workshop in May; in the next post.</span></span><br />
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Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-46652367408615182702019-06-21T00:25:00.002+01:002019-06-21T00:25:28.360+01:00More Fabric Pictures Painted and Stitched.<span style="font-size: large;">As promised here are the rest of the WIPs from the recent May Day School with <a href="https://priscillajones.wordpress.com/category/workshops-and-courses/">Priscilla Edwards</a>. See previous post <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/getting-creative-with-paint-fabric-and.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a striking Poinsettia with different green fabrics to give a variegated and more natural look to the leaves. Paint strokes add more leafy effects in the background.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Yellow Beach Hut with bunting around the door makes a cheerful scene and painted Ric Rac and free machine stitches make waves on the sea, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, painted lace, paper and fabrics make an interesting garden for this Printed Peacock, above, whilst a deep blue makes vivid water in the Harbour Scene, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More painted lace for the sand on the sea bottom, and printed fossil like shells add interest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notice that the blue wire has been used to create the Teacup Handles and echos the blue of the little Birdie perched on the stacked cups. Text is also adds another dimension. Doesn't this finished piece make you smile? Well done G.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another great finish from K, below. Plenty of lovely blues make up the ocean around this fantastic Whale saying Hi to the sail boat on the surface. Small blue seed beads add the ripples, splashes and waves to the surface of the sea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well done everyone. We look forward to seeing more finished pieces in the future. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to take a class with Priscilla yourself, get in touch with her via her website <a href="https://priscillajones.wordpress.com/contact/">here</a>.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-58493794944456495392019-06-20T23:18:00.001+01:002019-06-21T00:27:27.791+01:00Getting Creative with Paint, Fabric and Canvas<span style="font-size: large;">In May the members of Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild had lovely time getting a bit messy combining paint, fabric and paper during the Day School led by <a href="https://priscillajones.wordpress.com/portfolio-3/">Artist Priscilla Edwards</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of the works in progress at the end of the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Really love the fresh blues on this Coffee Pot above, with the lilac in the upper left background, giving a hint of fresh flowers such as Hyacinth or Hydrangeas. Did you spot the little beach huts on the fabric bottom right? and the lace in the upper foreground gives a touch of texture.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Fish is all stitched and waiting for a trim and maybe some seaweed or coral to add to the wonderful painted blues and greens of the sea in the background.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More fresh blues, below, but this time in fabric to give a background to this inviting House Collage, below. Plaid for the roof is a nice touch and more blue for the windows pulls it all together. The topiary trees by the door give it a welcoming touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Purple is a great colour for a beach hut and goes well with the painted blue of the sky and Ric Rac sea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is all for this post - more in the <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/06/more-fabric-pictures-painted-and.html">one</a> to follow with a couple of Finishes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to all who allowed their work to be photographed for our Blog and to Priscilla for teaching us her methods and inspiring everyone on the day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you fancy taking a workshop with Priscilla then get in touch with her <a href="https://priscillajones.wordpress.com/category/workshops-and-courses/">here</a>.</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-43959059300109761562019-05-03T21:19:00.000+01:002019-05-03T21:19:03.189+01:00Breathe In and Lace Up - in a Corset!<span style="font-size: large;">The talk in April was given by <a href="https://www.belladonna-roses.co.uk/about">Gill Roberts</a> of <a href="https://www.belladonna-roses.co.uk/">Belladonna and Roses</a> who although having sewn since the age of 5; was until 5 years ago, an accountant but then took a course to train as a Corset Maker or Corsetiere - the French female name sounding far more romantic than the old English 'Stay-maker'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that women were still encouraged to wear corsets until the 1930s? Ugh! and we complain about the wiring in underwired bras....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at this intricate Goldwork design on the centre panel of the corset, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">T</span><span style="font-size: large;">here can be as many as 110 pieces that go into making a corset and whilst looking so glamorous corsets also have had an ugly past being quite repressive and restrictive as Gill explained. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Firstly, made with split cane, then came whale bone and in 19th Century - steel. </span><span style="font-size: large;">In the 1820s when steel eyelets were invented, the corsets were able to be laced really tightly to pull the body into the desired shape of the times. An S Bend, Crinolines and the Bustle - all had their day and women suffered as they forced their bodies into whatever shape was in vogue, although in Edwardian times the shape began to look more natural. A piece of wood was slotted down the front to keep it straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a beautiful cream corset, below, with flowers and goldwork that make it fit for an Autumn Wedding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rubber has also been used as Corset 'fabric' and finds its place today in Fetish arenas. Corsets are a staple if you are a Burlesque performer or a Steam Punk aficionado. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There has even been a corset made for the neck!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It would look great at a posh Garden Party or teamed with a pair of Mary </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jane's</span><span style="font-size: large;"> or Gibson Girl boots or perhaps Doc Martins if you can get away with it! a Riding Hat and Jacket in a deep velvet blue - you get the picture.... I wonder if this dress has ever been to a Steam Punk convention and why was this genre not popular when I was young? Sigh....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only women wore corsets, even the children of the wealthy would start to wear a corset at 8 years of age, although these were more like the Liberty Bodice (an undergarment for girls and women that was an alternative to the corset).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Men wore corsets too especially important if he was a military man and had gained a few extra pounds and needed to fit into his Dress Uniform again, these being too expensive to replace. In 1916 due to the shortage of steel during the First World War; American women donated their steel lined corsets to the War Effort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Maroon Corset embellished with embroidered flowers would look wonderful with a smart pair of trousers or a skirt for a Party Outfit or Hen Do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to Gill for her interesting talk and for bringing her lovely corsets for us to view and even, if we were brave enough - try on for ourselves! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to see more of Gill's work or book a talk at your branch or even to learn the Art of Corsetry for yourself; you can find her on any of the links above or at her website <a href="https://www.belladonna-roses.co.uk/">www.belladonna-roses.co.uk </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the results of experiments by Sue B and Sue D - the dynamic duo who led our workshop on the night and spent ages meticulously measuring out small 'suspicious' looking bags of salt and dye powder to put into our jars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This folded method above was one of my favourites. We were very lucky to have been given a Worksheet that explained all the various folding and tying methods and how to dissolve the dye powder and salt once we got home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now what to say about this fun guy above? Not my favourite though was easy enough to wrap, Blogger decided to take a dislike to this image and it took me 12 different uploads and many twizzles and turnabouts to ensure that the photo was orientated correctly and not on its side! Two other photos also took 10 tries to get them with the label the correct way up! Go figure.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buttons, coins and beads are wrapped up in the fabric to make lovely circles. You can use the same piece of cord/string but put a stitch or 'tag' of thick cord or yarn in place before moving on to the next piece.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a fabulous website called <a href="https://www.townhillstudio.co.uk/shibori-technique/">Townhill Studio</a> showing this 'tag' technique.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple enough you would think to sew rows of running stitch and gather up your fabric before dyeing but I really found this difficult! That evening after submerging my tied fabric in the dye bath I found myself on Pinterest to see how what others out there had made. Watch this <a href="https://www.townhillstudio.co.uk/shibori-technique/">video</a> to see how a professional Annabel Wilson gathers her fabric to make a teasel shape!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will also find patterns to make other lovely shapes such as flowers, <a href="https://www.townhillstudio.co.uk/make-sunny-shibori-shell/">shells</a> and starfish on her blog Townhill Studio <a href="https://www.townhillstudio.co.uk/blog/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also has </span><span style="font-size: large;">videos showing how she dyes her large pieces of fabric and see that she also uses Potash to set the dye. Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLi63iT7ytj5SepX20F2HN2WSifuZtoRaV&time_continue=37&v=1YPWYiEV8u4">here</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eul24H6sQcI&list=PLi63iT7ytj5SepX20F2HN2WSifuZtoRaV&index=3">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once our pieces of fabric were in 'the bag' we used our dye to colour threads, lace and other bits and bobs - as seen above. Rubber gloves are best worn when handling the wet dyed pieces and when rinsing in cold water before removing the ties (care must be taken when doing this so as not to make holes in the fabric). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, the various parcels ready for the dye bath and experiments dyeing lace and other threads in green dye. See how some fabric takes it better than others? giving a pale or deeper green. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, the same kind of experiments using different coloured threads and yarn - some did not take the dye at all and others became a really rich, deep purple. Maybe it depends on whether the subject dyed is natural or synthetic? Have a go yourself and see what happens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to the Two Sue's for all their hard work making sure that we had fun on the evening. We can't wait for the next workshop in May.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The sword that he wielded would only have been carried by a nobleman as at that time they would cost the equivalent of a new car and his chain mail just a little less. Boy was that mail heavy!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few snaps of Viking paraphernalia - only just realised as I come to write this that I did not get a pic of the man himself! Click on his name above, to see him and also <a href="http://www.vikingasaga.co.uk/page6.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.vikingasaga.co.uk/page5.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Vikings were not just warriors, they were also weavers and Snorri explained the various methods of spinning (the children would spin using a Drop Spindle) and dyeing the wool - some not too savoury! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was really interesting to hear about each item of his clothing, what it was made of and the dyeing process involved that all added up to a very expensive outfit. Deceptively simple looking to us today but full of meaning a couple of thousand years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, you will see the Tapestry that was made for Snorri and that explains how his Grandparents went to Ireland, the Isle of Man and Cumbria. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">His father was called Skerri so he is known as Snorri Skerison much like our names today - Thompson aka 'son of Tom' etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, some colourful braids made on a Tablet - still used by some weavers today. These braids would adorn the sleeves on clothing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, is the hefty loom or at least part of it as it was too large to bring in the whole thing as it stands at 6 - 7 ft high! Those round things at the bottom are weights and on the table in front of the loom are Weaving Swords, used to beat the thread up, the white one being made of whale bone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photos above and below, show the outfit that would have been worn by a Nobleman's Wife. The white linen underdress, originally beige, would have been made from silk and came from Mickelgarth aka Istanbul. Various brooches would help keep up the Hanger rock which was the hanging skirt. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The two large gold brooches are copies of ones found at Clinton Hall and were often found in female graves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Various useful items hang from beads including a Vanity Set that comprised of a toothpick, tweezers, a small spoon for getting out ear wax which was used as a polish and mixed with sand to make it abrasive. ... thats recycling at its best!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a long tubular needle case, scissors and snips and a tiny eating knife. The set of keys were an import part of the Wedding Ceremony for a Chief's Wife. If the Chief took these away from her, she could divorce him. The Wedding 'Ring' was a silver arm ring which would be worn all the time.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Once married a woman would cover her hair with a head dress like the one you see in the picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was rather taken by the central bead, below, which is a piece of Jet carved into the shape of a Snake that represented Protection. Snorri also wore a really large piece of Amber that would also signify protection as it does today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, is the Banner depicting a bird and a fish as Snorri is from the Martin Mere area. This area was once a huge lake and the largest body of fresh water in England and stretched from Church Town to Rufford and almost to Ormskirk! </span><span style="font-size: large;">The lake </span><span style="font-size: large;">provided a living for 1000 fishermen but alas it started to be drained in 1692 with further attempts in 1780s until it was pumped using steam in the 19th Century. During the 70s and 80s the fertile land on 'the Moss' around Tarleton and Holmeswood was used by market gardeners whose little shops lined the large road that takes you into Southport.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 70s and 80s also created the Nature Reserve known today as Mere Sands Wood as the lake bed was quarried for its sand to make glass. On first learning the name of the area, I wondered if there had once been a beach there as I was told that the sea used to cover the moss. I think that the truth is even sadder but at least some of it is used as reserve for birds at the Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust - well worth a visit :-)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There was so much more that Snorri told us about the Viking way of life. He has a wealth of knowledge and takes part in re-enactments of Viking Battles. If you would like him to come to your group to give a talk and see all the weapons and other items close up, you can get in touch with him <a href="http://www.vikingasaga.co.uk/page5.html">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank You, Snorri for gracing our Hall!</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-377887243858564242019-05-01T22:19:00.001+01:002019-05-01T22:19:29.177+01:00A Day Fusing Fabrics.<span style="font-size: large;">The first of this year's Day Schools at the Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild was spent fusing fabrics to make birds, butterflies and other wondrous creatures, led by <a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/about">Nikki Parmenter</a> a member of one of the Cheshire Branches. See previous posts <a href="https://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2019/05/fabulous-fused-fabrics.html">here</a>, <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/textiles-with-funky-foam.html">here</a>, <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/large-funky-beaded-creatures.html">here</a> and <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/more-amazing-funky-foam-textiles.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What glorious Butterflies! In purple sheers with nets of gold and sequins that are further embellished with free machining, above and below, a beautiful Blue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next up, a selection or shoal? of Sea Horses, in lilacs and blue green colourways. Who doesn't love a cute sea horse?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one above, shows the process of making. Sheers and other fabrics were laid over a foundation or base fabric and covered with net. Then the fusing took place using a heat tool ( aka soldering iron) just touching in places to fuse/glue the materials together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here</span> <span style="font-size: large;">is another lovely sea horse in deep blues and reds embellished with long sparkly beads. Not that easy to sew on, I can tell you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How about making a Seaside Wreath to adorn your door or a wall in the house? After all, what could be more fitting as we live by the sea?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here the maker is trying out various elements to place on her wreath around the Fish to make him/her feel at home :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you don't fancy making a sea creature or butterfly, how about making another friendly visitor to our gardens? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at the detail on the Blue Bird, above. Lovely colours and sparkly bits and just look at the wire feet - so life like. Loving the big eyes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This gorgeous Purple Bird, below, looks great with his purple eye to match his feathers. Gold sequins add sparkle to his breast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that you will all agree, these are very fine specimens indeed. Great job everyone! Thank you to all the members who allowed their work to be photographed for our Blog, Thanks to the photographer and a Big Thanks to Nikki for teaching such a fun and inspirational class.</span><br />
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<br />Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-32420860208395583942019-05-01T02:22:00.002+01:002019-05-01T02:22:25.627+01:00Fabulous Fused Fabrics<span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember a talk a while back where the speaker brought in many amazing textile creations made with all kinds of beads and embellishments the most surprising of which was <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/textiles-with-funky-foam.html">Funky Foam</a>? And remember our joy when she not only showed us these treasures but passed them around for us to handle and inspect regardless of several beads falling off to which she simply replied 'no matter, I will just stick them back on'. See some huge creatures <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/large-funky-beaded-creatures.html">here</a> and wall hangings <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/more-amazing-funky-foam-textiles.html">here</a>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That lady was <a href="https://www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com/about">Nikki Parmenter</a> and she came back in February to teach the first Day School of the year here at Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The technique Nikki taught was Fusing Fabrics to make 3D insects or fish, but before the post showing our works in progress; here are a few photos of Nikki's own work that were kindly sent to me by a member who attended the class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A funky coloured Jellyfish or Sea Anemone, above. Love that vivid blue fringe around it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another Fish, above. This one has more delicate fins and is nibbling on a few Sea Flowers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nikki is not afraid to show Artistic Licence in making her creatures in wonderfully vivid and striking colours that really catch the eye and add a fun element to her work.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There was not time to make such detailed and complex pieces on the day but students were able to start off their Textile Experiments with a simple layering and fusing technique. Watch out for that in the next post.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to Nikki for bringing so many pieces to inspire our students and for a most enjoyable day. </span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-70370450936518195822019-04-29T23:36:00.000+01:002019-04-29T23:36:59.530+01:00Our 2018 Xmas Meal<span style="font-size: large;">Every year a week or two before Christmas the members of the Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild get together for an Xmas Meal. We usually choose a nice local hotel or restaurant but this year we went a little more 'up market' and celebrated at the local 'Big House' Lytham Hall.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, due to illness I was unable to attend so only have these two snaps taken on mobile phones by a couple of kind members.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like Green and Gold/Silver was the theme for the table setting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the mismatched vintage crockery. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The room looked quite large so plenty of room to walk about socialising before and after the meal. </span><br />
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Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-51528970387409484552019-04-29T23:32:00.001+01:002019-07-23T15:54:24.555+01:00Indonesian Batik<span style="font-size: large;">The talk in November 2018 at our Lytham St Annes Branch of the Embroiderers Guild was by <span style="color: blue;">Tori (Victoria) Riley</span>, a fellow member of the Guild. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She gave a very interesting talk and slide show about her experiences at the Batik Institute in Central Java, Indonesia. It was all the more 'exciting' as all the lights were off apart from that of the projector - so I will not be writing too much technical detail in this post due to not being able to decipher the unfamiliar names. Writing in the dark is not the easiest task :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This wonderful 3 winged creature, below, is a creation of Tori's. I just loved it and was delighted to be able to purchase a postcard of him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are more of Tori's designs on a pink background. Traditionally the dye is either Brown; made from a tree or Blue (Indigo) made from a leaf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a bamboo Tjanting - pronounced Canting. The word Batik means Dot and is a form of decoration that uses wax to produce a pattern before dyeing the fabric. The wax acts as a resist that prevents the dye from colouring the fabric and so leaving you with your design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two more of Tori's Batik designs, below. I like the two birds in the corner of the smaller square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the close up of the larger batik piece, in yellow and blue underneath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Sultan on the Island would dictate the patterns that the women were allowed to create. The patterns would signify rank among the courtiers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Coastal settlements had more freedom as the patterns were influenced by trade from the visiting ships. The bird pattern called Gurdu was popular as was the criss cross called Blade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are two methods of Batik - using a Stamp called a Cap ( pronounced chap) or Tulis, which is hand painted. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hand painting can be with a Tjanting, as we saw above, or a stick called a Rotan or with a brush as you would paint with. The wax works like gutta. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wax is melted in cooking pots and can be a True Wax called Gonderluem or micro wax, paraffin wax which are chemical waxes or natural wax from bees, coconuts or animals or a wax that has been used previously.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a lovely piece of Batik below that has green parts to the design, which of course we know is made by mixing blue and yellow dye. This is where it all a bit of forethought is needed to decided which parts of the first dye to cover before adding the second.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fabric used for Batik have different grades.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Primissima - a heavy cotton.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Prim - silk, satin or wool.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Biru - a very soft silk.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There are also different processes - such as the Lordan Process which has 8 stages with a different name for each; and the Bodesan Process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some more examples from the Island of Java that are in Tori's collection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exotic flowers above and the more modern looking sunshine pattern below, that we often see on sarongs and skirts in holiday resorts. What did I do with mine? I had the exact same one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is uncertain where Batik originated but it is known that the Dutch took it to Africa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A big thank you to Tori for bringing in her collection and educating us on the various techniques and processes of this gorgeous textile art.</span><br />
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<br />Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653596955073308398.post-58397056635663289062019-04-29T23:32:00.000+01:002019-04-29T23:32:21.231+01:00A HOLE Load of Ideas!<span style="font-size: large;">No, not a typo!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>HOLES </b></span>was the title of the Afternoon Sewing Activity at the last NW Regional AGM. It is the latest fun idea created for us by the inspirational Sandra Kendall of the North Lonsdale Branch of The Embroiderers Guild.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You may remember the <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/it-started-with-circle.html">Circles</a> (also <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/embroidered-circles.html">here</a>) <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/4-lines-in-progress.html">4 Lines</a> and <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-paisley-peacock-challenge.html">Paisley</a> (also <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2017/11/finished-feathers-for-paisley-peacock.html">here</a> and <a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2018/07/a-paisley-peacock-struts-his-stuff.html">here</a>) activities from previous posts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Above, some of the Holes on offer ready for some embroidery and other embellishments. Each of the fabric 'holed' pieces had been sewn together for us by Sandra so that there were no raw or fraying edges around our holes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An irregular shaped hole with lace behind it and embroidery added around on the surface fabric, above, and below, a piece of old table cloth or handkerchief was stitched in place behind the hole and couched threads placed as intersecting lines around it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rows of Kantha type running stitches adorn a central fabric, above, and below, Japanese fabric has been placed centre with the top fabric embroidered to compliment it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why not make your hole into a Web? This one below, with the realistic looking spider made me shiver at the same time as admiring it! :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More Webbing in silver metallic thread makes a very striking moon on this lovely piece, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One last 'web' surrounded by Picots in a variegated pink thread makes a very luxurious design, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you spot the hole in among the Felt Circles, in the piece below?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favourite pieces had this darling Caterpillar. He looks like he has been very greedy and eaten a large hole in the leaf he is living on. So cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below, take a few threads across a rectangular hole and then wrap them to create a mini Woodland. Leaves in Lazy Daisy stitch and Picots on the foreground make up a very attractive montage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally...... that weird green grey stuff is actually Xpandaprint paste and has made a fabulously textured bark surface for this fantastic felted Woodpecker. Wow! Isn't he great?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those of you who took the Day School a few years back will have spotted Sandra's famous stitched </span><a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.com/2015/04/lichens-and-encrustations.html" style="font-size: x-large;">Lichen</a><span style="font-size: large;"> (and </span><a href="http://sandsailsstitches.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/more-lichen-loveliness.html" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;"> also)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> under the hole. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I don' think that I will ever see a Hole in quite the same way ever again :-) and hopefully it has sparked a 'hole' lot of ideas in you too! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We certainly had fun deciding what to do with the 'holes' that we picked to sew on, but s</span><span style="font-size: large;">adly, I do not have any pictures of the WIPs stitched on the day. Maybe, some finished 'filled holes' will find their way to me in the future.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Many thanks to Sandra for all her awesome stitched holes and her hard work in preparing the holed fabric, Xpandaprint and supplying us with laces, old embroideries and other bits and bobs to have fun with on the day. She always manages to surprise us with her wonderful imagination. Thank You Sandra!</span>Sand, Sails and Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01627307385071708894noreply@blogger.com0