In this section of our visit, we see more of the work from the Fed Edge Textiles group.
We enjoy a workshop from Lynda Monk using Lutradur, and we also get to learn about thermofax screens and stencils as well as puff paint; for supplies, you should go to Art Van Go here.
Lynda is the author of two books: Exploring Creative Surfaces and Fabulous Surfaces – both of which are published by d4daisy.
Jean Wright demonstrates and shares her love of goldwork, making it more appealing for the younger generation; check out her beautiful brooch, which uses a glass flower marble for its center. Jean taught at the Cottenham Summer School that year.
Sarah from Bee Crafty has some lovely new products and kits to show us, including one now, the lovely brooch that was featured in our workshop video.
Click here to enjoy it:
and you can wander around their old shop by clicking here – their move takes them into a larger space at the exact location.
This is all true and correct at the time of filming; Sarah has now moved on from Bee Crafty.
21st Century Yarns https://www.21stcenturyyarns.com are on display, and we visit Fibretastic, and you can see more of her supplies on Etsy.
Click here to learn more about Valerie Nesbitt.
Click here to watch the full length version of this Taster
Textiles in Focus
In part 1 of our visit to the Textiles in Focus exhibition that was held in Cottenham, Cambs, we are introduced to Pauline Verrinder, who is not only the organizer of this event, which has now been running for 12 years but also the mentor and teacher for several of the groups wh...
In her dyeing workshop, Angela uses Brazilwood to give the fabric a ‘pink’ color. She uses string to give this lovely shibori effect. If you are old enough to be a ‘flower child’ , we would call it tie-dyeing! As a bonus, don’t forget that the string will also pick up some dye color so you can us...
These are very simple to make and the size will depend a little on the size of the project you are trying to hang. You can use them to hang quilts. But I would suggest you make the loops bigger and more of them so that the weight is distributed more evenly. With this type of hanging system, you ...
