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Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries Still Life
Quilted Textile Work
One in a series of Still Life panels of vases and flowers.
Three dimensional velvet cherries in an appliqued bowl with vase and sprigs of leaves on an kantha stitched linen/cotton mix background.
Finished as a mini quilt with a hanging sleeve with the ability to easily make it into a cushion if you wish.
Could be mounted in a Box Frame
Size: 27cm by 46cm
Only one available
Bowl of Cherries Still Life $350 BUY NOW
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Stitch a Still Life Class
Create a still life of Vase with three dimensional flowers of about 40cm square.
The background will be made up of different linen fabrics with Kantha stitching. This is an opportunity to use a range of different fabrics such as silk, velvet, linen, and other small pieces of special fabrics for the flowers and the vase. The effects of different textures to create a unique look will be demonstrate
You will also learn some simple embroidery stitches.
Each student should finish with a unique panel. Different finishing options - e.g. wall panel or cushions will be discussed in the class.
For beginners - experienced stitchers (anyone who can thread a needle and would like to design their own piece of art).
Fat quarters of linen / cotton and patchwork fabrics will be available to buy in class ($7 each). You will also have access to a variety of yarns and threads to try.
Not currently scheduled
If you would like Mary to teach a group please contact her here
What a Difference a Stitch Makes Class
Enhance your lovely fabrics by adding another layer of stitched wool. Mary will teach you a number of her favourite outline and fill embroidery stitches. She will also discuss different needles, and how to work with different fabrics for the best result. You will be provided with a printed stitch sampler on which to try out the stitches. This can then be constructed into a handy stitch dictionary and needle book. You are welcome to bring some of your own yarn and fabrics so we can discuss and sample some creative ways to stitch. You will have access in class to other yarns and threads to try.
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Hutt Art Class – Wellington Houses on the Hills
Whether it is a street of funky Noddy style houses inspired by Wellington architect Roger Walker or traditional Villas on the green belt, come along and create your favourite hill view.
You will use traditional English Paper piecing methods to 'build' the houses with surrounding trees. The trees and bush will be embellished with stitches to give a lushness to the view.
A stitch instruction booklet is included in the price.
2 x 3 hour sessions
Saturday 7th September 2024
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60s Puffs Still Life
Quilted Textile Work
One in a series of Still Life panels of vases and flowers.
Pink, Orange and green suffolk puffs made from 1960s fabrics are the flowers and leaves in an appliqued peach coloured damask fabric vase on an kantha stitched linen/cotton mix background.
The "flowers" are recycled from Sam and Sally Scarecrow, made by Great Aunt Nellie and me from an English Women's Weekly pattern by Jean Greenhowe in the 1960s.
The heads were not quite right, we used nylon stockings. The elastic has now gone in the arms and legs and Sally has lost a leg. My children didn't really like them and even the dog is not interested in playing.
And then I have just realized what treasures I have... many Suffolk Puffs made from genuine 1960s fabrics that were off cuts from a local clothing factory. They had been given to the local church guild to make things for the church gala... these were the off cuts of off cuts!
The jewel tones, in 3 colour families, are perfect as "flowers and leaves" in this still life. Just had to add lots of French Knots.
Finished as a mini quilt with a hanging sleeve with the ability to easily make it into a cushion if you wish.
Size: 31cm by 46cm
Only one available
60s Puffs Still Life $350 BUY NOW
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