I had the most marvellous weekend in Timaru...
I joined the Timaru patchworkers in their May Madness Weekend and it was a fabulous time.
This group is quite an active group, and organised a delightful 2 day weekend with 3 superb tutors visiting.
Diane Southey (Palmerston North) took a fabric dyeing class, Dorothy Leadbetter (Christchurch) tutored an applique class, and Karen Broderson (Nelson) an embellishment beading class for crazy patchwork.
Now I had never toyed with crazy patchwork before hand, so last week I made up several blocks with what I thought was my limited supply of suitable materials and fabrics,
butI think that my blocks kinda turned out and looked OK. I used some old ties that I had been collecting from the local Op shop ... we won't talk about all Rowing Man's ties that we tossed when we moved up here!!! Oh what I would give for a few of those now...
Anyway, Karen showed us some super beading techniques... here are a few of her samples
Karen is a member of a co-operative of fibre artists who own and operate the shop called Fibre Spectrum in sunny Nelson.
Her class was so much fun...
my work so far... still a bit of finishing yet...
Have a fabulous long weekend then!!
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10 comments:
I love the crazy patchwork. I would love to give it ago. Im not very good at being a perfectionist and I think this method would suit me well. I also love the stitchery... Hmm maybe I should give it a go.
Sounds like you had a fun time!
Good work with the crazy blocks! I'm too impatient to do crazy patches - I've tried! I heard that Dianne had met you. We are members of S.I.X. a group of quilt artists I started a few years ago.
they look great, It seems you get to use lots of techniques on a small scale with this method. Wonderful.
Nice work! I haven't ventured into the crazy patchwork scene.....yet! LOL
It all looks and sounds like so much fun !
Those are just gorgeous - you're doing beautifully!
Looking good hun, it sounds loike you had an absolute ball and the results are wonderful.
Looks like great fun Shiree, really frees your creativity.
Wow Shiree, how I wish I could have joined you in that class! Your 'craziness' is wonderful, and the beading you showed us is jaw-gapingly gorgeous. I'm sure you are going to have many happy hours ahead playing with your next crazy project!!!
Hugs sweetie!
Vikki xoxo
I love crazy patchwork...the work you show is beautiful.
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