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The first day at Moor Hall

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Dyed, torn, bonded newspaper The students painting Bondaweb . . . .  . . . then painting newspaper. We had a very productive first day at Bobby's studio Moor Hall http://www.bobbybritnell.co.uk/ it is a wonderful space to work in and of course having Bobby around settling us in and generally looking after us was the icing on the cake. The students produced some FAB work on the first day and I will update you with what they get up to today over the weekend. We will be working on faux chenille and making boxes today - should be fun! My lecture at Marches Embroiderer's Guild in the evening went well. I was very nervous as Bobby AND Ruth Issett were in the audience but they didn't heckle and things went smoothly, if a little faster than I had planned. Why do you always speed up when you are nervous? so - onto the last day at Moor Hall then onto Redditch tonight to unload and set up for my workshop tomorrow. I will be teaching a 2 day Hot T

Off to Shropshire . . .

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Gold foiled Hot Spots! used as a background for print. I was doing some last minute prep for the filming of my new DVD which we are filming next week and thought you might like to see a couple of samples .   Gold foiled Bondaweb used as a background for print. These samples show the effect of printing onto foiled Bondaweb and Hot Spots! This is a washable process for a change and the fabric can be machine or hand stitched into as it doesn't lose it's 'handle'. The printing block is from Colouricious. * I'm off to Moor Hall, Bobby Britnell's studio in Shropshire today, then Redditch Friday night - any orders for products from  www.nid-noi.com will be dispatched on the 14th when I get back. Any of you in the Bishops Castle area , Shropshire  - do come along to my lecture on Thursday night. (see right). If nothing else you will have a good laugh. * Yeehaa!!! Jill and Tallulah - not long til next July!!!!!!! x

Little boxes, little boxes . . . .

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 Dyed newspapers layered with painted Bondaweb backed with Heavy Pelmet Vilene Plus - a very heavy iron-on interfacing , decorated with gilding flake and hand stitch. I'm just getting ready for all my workshops over the next week or so. My first one is at Bobby Britnell's studio in Shropshire. It is the first time I have delivered my brand new workshop based on the newspaper exercises in my new book Layered Textiles and I am very excited about it. 'A new starting point' is meant to be a 2 day workshop but if you wanted to come and play for just one day you would be most welcome - you might not get a chance to finish a box but you will leave with some amazing layers and texture to work on at a later date.  A new starting point. with Kim Thittichai 2 days of fun and experimentation with painted and dyed newspaper, painted Bondaweb, craft Vilene and gilding flake, sequins . . . . .   . Learn how to create amazing textures with faux chenille an

What a beautiful day . . .

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It is going to be a STUNNING day today! The weather is looking Fab and I have a whole day to get all my orders out then I can start to play with the samples I need to make for my new DVD with Colouricious. Oh the joy of being at home - I must make the most of it. I am hoping to do a little sketching later, it is very rare for me to take the time to sit and draw but I seem to surrounded by beautiful flowers at the moment and they are crying out to be looked at, adored and committed to paper. Sometimes photographs just won't do - you really need to LOOK at the shapes and forms . . . .  My sister bought me this huge bunch of lilies before I left for Exeter and they are now fully out and look and smell divine, they scent the entire house ( I have a very small house). The only thing I have watch is the pollen, it can be a nightmare as it is a dye, I have tried cutting it off but you lose the lovely contrast of the dark and the light. Nature really does know best. My love

Creative Stitches - Westpoint, Exeter, 22nd - 25th September

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  My stand when it was looking tidy Creative Stitches at Westpoint was brilliant. The Thursday and Friday were like being at the NEC in Birmingham and Saturday and Sunday were just BUSY.  I met some great people, everyone was really friendly and interested. I think everyone had a splendid show. I was in good company there. Jill Kennedy Mixed Media Textiles www.craftsontheweb.co.uk Nina Corey Rag Rugs www.makings.co.uk    Jan Tillett Breautiful stitched bags www.jantillett.co.uk Anne Griffiths Contemporary Textile Art www.annegriffiths.com Jane E Hall Fine Art Embroidery www.clothofnature.com Jamie Malden Colouricious - an amazing array of wooden printing blocks www.colouricious.com  . . . and last but most certainly not least -  my lovely friend Brenda Killigrew of Inkberrow Dsigbn Centre who is also the owner of Castanea Craft Courses Craft Courses in Spain www.castanea-craft-courses.com I

Hard to resist . . . !

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So much for a posting a sensible missive this morning - too tired and running late. Here is a sample of a texture and colour scheme I am very fond of taken at dinner last night in a fantastic pub in Sidmouth . . . . . Last day of the show today then home tomorrow  If I'm not too tired I'm hoping to drive up to Avebury to look at those amazing stones on the way home. It is not often I am over this way so need to make the most of it. I WILL do a proper post on Tuesday!  x

Creative Stitches - Westpoint, Exeter - 22nd - 25th September

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they must be healthy - they have nuts and seeds on. . . . . I am at Westpoint in Exeter demonstrating my techniques at the Creative Stitches Show.  The last 2 days have been the busiest I have ever known for a show out side the NEC. The foot fall yesterday was up 20%!!!!! I haven't had a chance to get off my stand apart from dashing out to deliver my daily lecture and then dashing back to the stand - we are absolutely exhausted and there a 2 more days to go.  I will make a point of going in early tomorrow to take some photos of the show but here are 2 you might enjoy.. I have to pass the handmade chocolate stand on the way back to my stand - it would be rude not buy some of their delights as I pass by - Sorry Lee!!! Champagne and Baileys truffles - OMG - DIVINE! I will do a sensible blog tomorrow . . . . . . x Hello Ooana!!! x Hi Carol - is this big enough? x x