A fun evening at The Wilson Gallery this evening with Jenny Hughes creating textile responses to a selection of the museum exhibits. Obviously I was drawn to the green bugs ( in the absence of any frogs)slow mindful stitching.
Great turn out and a very chilled atmosphere. Thank you let’s do it again soon 😉
Today saw the handover of my completed banner as a contribution to the Voices 2026 threads project creating textile images about belonging and I think this just about sums it up for me 😉nothing much else to say really. I look forward to seeing the final installation this summer 😃
Up bright and early to finish off a few little projects 🤔Bayer tapestry inspired lions 🦁 as you do. Now onto complete a banner about belonging having a chilled stitching kinda day 🪡 happy Friday ☀️
A Fabulous conclusion to our second short course at The Folk of Gloucester .
An introduction to sashiko and boro . Over the last five weeks participants have produced this stunning array of hand stitching.
Well done everyone and stay inspired to keep on seeing mindfully 😃
A lively and fun creative Beltane themed craft afternoon at The Folk of Gloucester. We made green man masks, leaping hare mobiles and fuzzy butterflies. Lots of happy faces and beautiful results. Happy Easter holidays! 🐣
There are still a few spaces for any interested young people to join me at these creative events. Tickets can be booked via ticket source or directly from the Folk in Westgate street. Let’s explore Beltane together 🤔 and make beautiful things !
A fabulous day spend at Prema Arts in Ulay . An introduction to sashiko and boro, lovely participants, beautiful surroundings and gorgeous spring weather. What a great way to spend a Saturday. Thank you for inviting me to host this. I hope to see you again soon 😉💚🐸
Easter came early to the participants at the memory cafe this month , when together we made these delightful little chicks and bunnies. Accompanied tea and hot x buns it was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all!
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Exploring Textiles are All ready for the Easter Parade 🐣 what an array of bonnets and fascinators, perfect for this Race Week. But these will be on display at The Folk of Gloucester Westgate Street.👒
A wonderful conclusion to our first Sashiko and Boro inspired stitching course at the Folk of Gloucester. Participants produced all these beautiful pieces in just Five weeks!!🤩
Sashiko & Boro Mending Techniques
These days we all feel the need to be a bit more resourceful and today’s Workshop Wednesday reminds us that make-do-and-mend can be super-creative and brilliantly inventive!
Join artist and maker Ally Goff for a fabulous day of slow and meditative stitching, designing and forming practical mending just one stitch at at time!
Our Sashiko & Boro workshop offers a mindful introduction and contemporary twist on the traditional Japanese mending techniques. Using a simple running stitch this class is suitable for every level. Working with indigo cloth and white threads we’ll explore basic stitching, pattern drawing using a 1cm grid, and use stencils to create a variety of decorative stitches to create an eye-catching decorative patch or pyramid purse.
All materials are provided, although if you have your own sewing kit, please feel free to bring it along.
🧵Introduction to Sashiko & Boro Mending Techniques 🗓️ Saturday 21 March
⏰ 10am-4pm
🌈 £60-£55 (plus a fab deal for Attend with a Friend)
📍at Prema Arts Centre, Uley
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