We are a textile arts group based on the Gold Coast, Australia. We love stitching, felting, weaving, painting, dyeing, printing, layering, embellishing and manipulating fabrics and fibres to make wonderful textile creations.
Thanks to all the WW on the stall today. A wonderful display, thanks to Leona for organising. Fantastic creative activity propelled by Carolyn and Maggie. We have a good start to our luggage tag exhibition piece for next September. Memorable and coveted translated to sold creative gems by Margret and Eileen. The green pieced apron is beautiful! Not forgetting our willing helpers and friends, Hilary, Chris, Lilyan, Rita. Great to have your support! We sold quite a few items and created interest for 2 possible new members. Amelia hosted and helped us all. THANK-YOU EVERYONE.
and thanks to you too Helen for helping as well! It was nice to have the opportunity to catch up with the other groups that operate out of 11th Ave Creative - lots of networking done and gorgeous work on show.
The new year kicked off in fine form with Pat giving an inspiring presentation on eco-dyeing. Following up with a fun activity doing rust and turmeric dyeing on fabric and paper. These treasures have made a number of appearances throughout the year as thy have been incorporated into journals, collage and various stitching projects. This was followed up by Show 'n' tell where our creatives brought out a truly impressive array of pieces showcasing a diverse range of technique and creativity. There was quilting, doll making, collage, storytelling, calligraphy and a beautiful collection of textile art journals.
Hi ladies I now have a unique bright apron, featuring the rubbings piece that I created at the Sue Dennis workshop. The plain white fabric went from this ... Rubbings on white cotton fabric To this - painted and further marked .... Painted and added marks To this! Happy apron I did try some free motion stitching on one section but did not continue as I thought it detracted from the rubbings design. I'm really happy with the end result - a lovely and bright apron with deep pockets! What have you done with your workshop pieces? Happy making!
Our March meeting was very special as we took part in the The Heartfelt Community Project - a worldwide initiative founded by Wendy Bailye to bring comfort to those in hospice and palliative care or to any one else in need of comfort through the making and giving of felted comfort hearts.
There was a real buzz with the market stalls of a wide range of groups including artists, embroiderers, knitters and textile artists. A great morning!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all the WW on the stall today. A wonderful display, thanks to Leona for organising. Fantastic creative activity propelled by Carolyn and Maggie. We have a good start to our luggage tag exhibition piece for next September. Memorable and coveted translated to sold creative gems by Margret and Eileen. The green pieced apron is beautiful! Not forgetting our willing helpers and friends, Hilary, Chris, Lilyan, Rita. Great to have your support! We sold quite a few items and created interest for 2 possible new members. Amelia hosted and helped us all. THANK-YOU EVERYONE.
ReplyDeleteand thanks to you too Helen for helping as well! It was nice to have the opportunity to catch up with the other groups that operate out of 11th Ave Creative - lots of networking done and gorgeous work on show.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun with so much creative work to look at. Let's hope it becomes a regular event!
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