WORKSHOP Details

This little 3D wall hanging is made using teabags, print blocks, free motion machining  and painting. The individual moths can also be used to make cards or into a pretty little 6" x 4" framed picture.

Many of you will be familiar with my original fabric bowls. In this workshop, I have reinvented my bowls using new techniques. 

Learn about using paint and pens to add colour, using varnish, soldering and of course some free motion machine embroidery to bring these new designs alive.

  I love using anything to do with flora and fauna in my work , this  workshop was created for a stitch retreat at the Lodge flower and Craft  School. I think it is lovely to make boxes for gifts etc. Bento Boxes originate from Japan, initially as food compartments  but gradually used for floral designs.

You will make one decorated square box in the day but will be able to create many more afterwards. 

In this workshop different techniques will be used to create some delightful cards. Free motion machining is useful but not essential. For everyone from beginners to those in the know that want to have fun with printing, painting and stitch.

  I love using anything to do with flora and fauna in my work and Christmas Wreaths are no exception.

Just using some organza, beads, raffia and other bits and pieces, you can make holly leaves, poinsettias and much more, to create these gorgeous wreaths which will last for more than just one Christmas!

These can also be made into other seasonal wreaths as well. So once you have learnt the technique you could make one for any event.

 Use transfer dyes, interfacing and organza to create these lovely garlands. A soldering iron is used to burn out the shape. Free motion machining is also useful but not essential.

This is a wonderful technique which originated from the American Indians of Florida. It looks complicated but really, it is not. a great way to use up stripy scraps. Suitable for those who have done some basic patchwork and for anyone who would like to have some fun.

This workshop will start you on the journey of mastering free motion machining. I will help take the fear out of the art of drawing with a sewing machine needle, and leave you more confident with this skill.

Using an old Lamp shade, you will design and stitch to make it unique. A number of techniques are used, including transfer paints, free motion embroidery and even making your own cord. 

This is a 2 day workshop.

In this workshop, you will take a favourite landscape photo, learn how to break it down, transfer to fabric and then add stitch to bring your piece to life.

This is a 2 day workshop.

Using red, yellow and blue procion dyes to dye fabric into the colour wheel. We will be doing a few more techniques as well to acquire some beautiful colours and patterns on the fabrics. 

You'll learn to make your own concertina book with the theme you choose. We'll be using a variety of techniques, including transferring pictures to fabric, tea dyeing fabric and embellishing using bondaweb, FuseFx, buttons, beads and much much more. 

This is a 2 day workshop.

I'm loving using some India based inspiration in my work. Come along - you will be painting, stitching and painting again in this therapeutic workshop.

This workshop is for people who are confident with free motion machining. It is a continuation from the previous free motion machining workshops. It will help with being in control of the machine needle, using smaller stitches to create a picture that almost looks like it has been painted.   

In ​this popular workshop transfer paints, organza and interfacing will be used to create these pretty decorative bowls. Some free motion machining is used but not essential 

 In this workshop, you'll be using a variety of techniques, including transfer paints, print blocks, free motion embroidery and gliding flakes, to make your own wall hanging based on trees. 

These dolls are made from any scrap fabric you have - upholstery, up-cycling, bits you find in your stash. 

I love making these flowers - I think I'm a bit addicted! Each flower uses a single design of print block, paint, stitch and some varnish. Come along and learn how.