One of the samples from the first day.  I will write up this post in two parts as the group produced lots of gorgeousness.  Paper, Stitch, Print and Play is my newspaper and painted Bondaweb based workshop that also uses Solufleece and free machine embroidery to enhance your work with extra texture. A three day workshop is a great luxury - it enables a student to work through several processes and still have time to stitch. The group mastered the 'Pretty' and 'Background' technique quickly, which meant they produced some fabulous samples quite fast.      Who would have thought that old books and newspapers could produce such stunning work?    With only six in the group we had plenty of room to spread and makes lots of mess . . . Some of the first samples -                 Most of these samples have been decorated with the new Blingy Bitz. Little squares of flash and colour. Craftynotions  We also used gilding flake in various

This is just a quick post - it has been a very busy day. This show is SO good, such an amazing collection of textile artists, college stands, textile groups and so much more - I am so lucky to be there. It has been a great opportunity to catch up with friends that I haven't seen for a while - Claire Muir is one of them. Claire's work is stunning - she creates the most beautiful corsages, headpieces, fascinators - what ever you need. Most of Claire's work is for weddings and special occasions and made to order. I was mesmerised by the exquisite work and the way she had displayed it on her stand.    This is free machine embroidery in stunning form. For more information about Claire go to her website http://www.clairemuir.co.uk/index.asp .