Cast Offs

On Wednesday, I sent a text to the Cast Off girls saying that they were to wear old clothes and bring an apron plus lunch to the Cast Offs meeting on Friday at my house.  I did not say why! 

During that day, I found some fabric that I had wash and prepared for a dyeing day some months earlier but must had forgotten all about it.

So I wash it again and thought the girls might like to play with all my fabric paints and dyes. Hence the text to them.

I got the dyes, stamps and screen printing equipment out too.  I gave them a very quick demo and then let them loose to do their own thing.     

This did mean showing them my fabric paint and dye cupboards.  I have alot of stuff, all treasure.

I have an old kitchen that is in need of being replace so it really did not matter if we made a mess.  But the Cast Offs girls are so tidy.   

I hope they had fun.  They all went home tired but with some great fabric pieces.

Kay and Sheila drying their fabrics with a hairdryer!!!  The first photo in this post is Kay watching Jean screen printing.  Jean has a natural gift for screen printing.

Sue's fabric dyed blue then when dried Sue screen printed in silver paint the leaves, then stamped with black paint. 

I cannot wait to see what they make with their fabric.......

April's Workshop

Another Monday afternoon workshop this week.  It was five weeks ago since three young students spent the afternoon here getting to know their sewing machines. 

Squares cut with accuquilt.

Blocks done for the table runner, now just need to arrange them into a pleasing design. 

A window makes a great and cheap light box. 

Remember to press and not iron!!

 Busy, busy, busy.

A late lunch on the lawn enjoying the sunshine.

 Banjo is wanting his photo taken with the girls.

 Two machine embroidery pieces, two hearts and one table runner.  Well done girls!!!

Another Workshop

Another student workshop.  This time making mobile phone covers.  These students like cutting their fabric on the floor.  I know, I know, please do not shout at me.  It is a student thing.  I have a lovey large cutting mat and table in my studio.

Workshop

Three young students spent the day here learning how to use their new sewing machines. They made cushions for gifts and a bag to keep their laptop safe travelling to university. 

I enjoyed teaching the next generation to care for their sewing machines and learn a new skill.  Thanks girls for a great day.