Project Postcard: Part One

.We are working with three Sheltered Housing units in Bolton: Highfield House, Eldon House and Drummond Street using resident's pictures and images from the internet to create a postcard about their favourite holiday or their dream vacation. Everyone is making their own fabric postcard which will be sewn together into a wall display.  

We've enjoyed reminiscing about the seaside, trips abroad, ice cream, sunbathing and other stories from the past and from not so long ago.  Blackpool has been a popular choice. Marie and Pat are creating a postcard of their dream holiday to visit Memphis, Tennessee to see Graceland.  Ian is going to Corfu and will literally be there next week.  We are also "visiting" the Lake District, Spain and Paris.

     

Makefest 2016

This year we did a Gelli Plate print making workshop at Makefest.  Gelli plates are made of gelatin and squidgy to the touch. The unique surface of the plate allows for a very detailed monoprint to be achieved with out a press.  We used acrylic paints and a variety of tools to create patterns.

There was a good turn out.  The children and their parents enjoyed this messy project.

The exhibition is about life on an Allotment.  Many different artists worked on this project, visiting allotments in Bolton.  There are paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles and mixed media pieces to be seen.  I'll take more pictures of the other work this week.

Exhibition at Neo Galleries

Me and Susan Syddall have made a textile installation that is on display for the Allotted Exhibition at Neo Gallery in Bolton Market Place.

The exhibition is about life on an Allotment.  Many different artists worked on this project, visiting allotments in Bolton.  There are paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles and mixed media pieces to be seen.  I'll take more pictures of the other work this week.

Two new classes in July

Upcoming Classes

            

Introduction to Low Water Immersion Dyeing and Shibori techniques

Date:  July 6^th, 6-9 pm

Cost:  £27.50

This workshop is so much fun!  We will be learning how to use Procion Fibre Reactive dyes to create one-of-a-kind fabrics for your next sewing project.  We will also experiment with the Japanese method of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing fabric to create patterns.  All you need to bring is pre-washed 100% cotton white fabric or white t-shirts.  All other supplies will be provided for you.

Sewing Boot Camp: Beach bag or tote

July 9th, 1-4pm

Cost:  £27.50

Are you new to sewing?  This course is designed for you.  We will be starting from the very beginning.  You will learn how to use a sewing machine, read sewing patterns and other general advice about sewing and quilting.  At the end of the course, you will have a useful tote bag or beach bag made by YOU.

Incredible Edible in Bromley Cross

If you are free this Sunday, pop on over to the Incredible Edible festival.  

Latest News

We will soon be offering a range or courses at Breightmet Long Arm Quilting Studios.  A complete brochure is in the works which we will upload to our blog.  

We can also deliver workshops in sewing, surface design and quilting for groups of school pupils. Workshops can take place in school or at our studio and can be tailored to cover curriculum / project themes such as: the history of textiles; textiles in Bolton; contemporary textiles. Two hour sessions for school groups (up to 10) including materials £125.We can also co-ordinate visits to see local textile collections, such as: Bolton Museum and Gawthorpe Textiles Collection in Burnley.
Seasonal textile workshops

New Block of the Month Project

After months of hard work, we are nearly finished with our seaside BOM quilt.  I'll be posting pictures very soon.  So, what is next?

We've decided to make The Local by Carolyn Friedlander. I love her patterns and her fabrics.  If you are looking to buy some of her prints, I have some in my shop www.stitchmelane.com

This will be a good learning project for all skill levels.  It has a mix of traditional piecing, foundation piecing and applique.  If you would like to join us, please get in touch.