Journey class

This months Journey class we will be using liquid inks on fabrics. we will be doing a bit of experimenting so you will need the following.

White fabric , but also calico or osnaburg. it will be good to try a few different fabrics.
Four fat quarters in total. also bring a couple of mop cloths to clean up any excess ink.
paint brushes- one wide end paintbrush
Couple of yogurt pots or similar, if everyone brings 2-3 we will have enough.
Apron
Gloves
Couple of hairdryers between us would be useful

In the afternoon you will need your sewing machine, ruler board cutter etc....bring all your feet in case you get on to the finishing stage and threads to suit your project theme.

See you thursday .

Nikki

Requirements for Spring retreat 2016

Lone star

Pictured here is one star. If you want to make one star this would be the perfect size for a lap quilt or wall hanging. The requirements for this are as follows.

40 inches of background- black

27 inches of feature fabric-border and also in star

4 long quarters in colours to match the feature fabric. 

18 inches for binding.

Wadding and backing to fit. 

If you want to make a double bed quilt, this will comprise of four stars in the centre with the feature fabric border then another border outside that.

the requirements are as follows. 

Fabric 1- 10 inches

Fabric 2- 20 inches

Fabric 3- feature fabric 1 and 3/4 yards 

Fabric 4-20 inches

Fabric 5 - 10 inches 

Fabric 1,2,4 and 5 should be coordinating with the feature fabric.

Background fabric - 3 yards

Please bring all sewing equipment needed for the weekend. 

We are planning on arriving from Lunch time onwards on Thursday ....afternoon tea will be served at 3.30pm. 

My Journey class

Requirement list for Thursday 18th of Feb

For this class you will need a sewing machine, you are welcome to use the machines at the Shed if you dont want to bring your own.A flat foot. Regular sewing kit

You will need-

A foundation fabric. measuring approx 9  x 15 inches or there about.
Strips and long thin scraps of fabrics....if you have sari silk strands these are perfect. Any fabric, but think about colours to do with your theme.
Ribbons, string, twine, wool or anything that may work for embellishing.
Threads- machine decorative,  all types but again make sure they are relevant to your theme.
you will also need your osnaburg or calico that you are using for your pages,

Also bring your journal and art equipment as last month.
Some card if you have it for example a4 sheets of say postcard thickness that you can write on.

If anyone has a hole punch please bring also.

See you Thursday for Creative Fun.

Nikki

My Journey ...Starting January 21st 2016

Let me take you on your very own creative Journey. The class starts on Thursday. The requirement list is very vague, as everyone's Journey will be very different.

The most important thing is to have your topic picked....don't choose anything too large. My own topic is TIME, but others are, apples, the sea, Nature. Other ideas to help you along your way are Trees, the beach, maps...just think of something you love and go with it. Bring some pictures or magazine cuttings or print outs off the internet relative to your subject. Don't bring anything too precious as we will be using these in the class.

You will also need some calico.


Below is a list of what you CAN bring if you have it....if you don't have it please do not rush out and buy anything as you will have a better idea of what your going to need depending on your topic. Also I can tell you where to go to get the best deals.

Black sharpie markers
sketch book,
note book
paint brushes any kind, bring a selection if you have them.
watercolour pencils
any kind of markers, pens, pencils etc...

Needles, embroidery thread or any creative threads that are suitable for hand sewing.
if anyone has sweet wrappers left over from xmas..you know the type you get in the boxes, quality street are the best.

NOW....do not panic that you have no idea what is going on, I will be starting at the very beginning and  we will be working through things step by step. Remember only bring what you have on the list, if you don't have it you can use mine

Just in case anyone is near LIDL in the next day or so they have some very nice and reasonably priced things in there that you will need. so if you can get in get the following.

A5 NOTE BOOK- it says on the front Chamois coloured blank paper bound in hard cover. They have coloured covers on them .

A3 SKETCH BOOK-

PACKS OF PAINT BRUSHES

See you thursday at 10 am. The class is on until 2 o'clock ish.....

Approx size 48 x 48 

Christmas lap quilt 

Requirement list 

1 yard of background cream 

1/2 yard of red

1/2 yard of green

1/2 yard of border of your choice. 

Binding, wadding and backing to suit. 

The Sewing Shed Teddy Bear

Here are some photos and extra guideline for making The Sewing Shed Teddy Bear Pattern 

Cut all the pieces, and sew  together as in the pattern. 

The tricky bit is putting the teddy bear parts together. 

Pictured here is the back of the teddy , with the two back pieces sewn together, Cut out the pleat that is shown on the pattern and sew the cut edges together to make the teddy bears bottom.

Sewing the sole into the leg. Keep the sewn leg inside out and pin the sole of the foot into the leg as pictured below, sew around the edge of the sole to attach it to the leg. 

Remove the pins and turn the right way around. 

 Un pick the seam to leave a gap for stuffing of the legs when they are in place. If you unpick the seam after it has been sewn, it will be easier to close the seam after the legs are stuffed.

 Place the legs with the toes facing in and pointing upwards onto the front panel of the teddy bear. the curve is the neck where as the straighter edge is where the legs are joined to the body.

Pin the legs in place

Match the centre seam of the back with the centre seam of the front, place the front and back together, with the legs sandwiched in-between the two pieces. Pin across the bottom edge so the pleat meats the corner of the front. Continue pinning the front and back side together. Sew 

This is the front and back pieces sewn together, the legs are still inside. 

Next you need to sew the head together, use the pictures below to identify and sew the V shaped piece to make the front of the head. 

The short curve of the two front pieces is the neck of the bear. Start by pining the point so it meets the seam of the front of the head panel. 

Start at the centre and pin along to one side and then the other, then sew and remove the pins. 

Make the ears next and turn the right way 

 Pin the ears in place in the correct position, make sure they are face to face with the front of the head.

 Place the back of the head over the front, again face to face with the ears sandwiched in place and sew the two pieces together .

Follow the instructions for stuffing and hemming the teddy bear neck and body opening. Stuff the head , body and legs. Sew the gap in the legs after stuffing. 

 Sew the head onto the body , follow the instructions for more details.

Stuff the arms, and again sew up the gap. Attach the arms onto the body using buttons as an anchor 

 Sew buttons on for eyes, and use a piece of velvet or felt to create his nose, for this bear we used a bit of old denim as it suited the fabric

This bear was made for my little boy Oisin. He had a favourite shirt that he had grown out of, so we cut up the shirt to make the bear. For a bit of fun, I keft the colar and buttons off the front of the shirt. I made the colar smaller by cutting it at the back and rejoining it to the right size. Then I stitched the row of buttons down the front of the bear and buttoned the collar up around his neck. There was also a label on the shirt so I fussy cut that for the sole of one of his feet. 

You could add a ribbon or a kerchief or neck tie to your bear. Hva efun, I hope this helps with the pattern...BE-ARWARE, teddy bear making is addictive. 

Kenmare

See you all tomorrow. For those of you who are unsure who you are rooming with please text me to ask.

It's a good idea to bring your board ( small one if you have it ) cutter and ruler.