Daisy's workshop - playing with applique

Here are few photo's from a recent book cover/ applique workshop

held at Heaths Country Store

It was a chance to learn about the various

different kinds of applique and try them out.

Playing is the best way to learn.

 Getting a feel for the fabric and the machine

and just seeing where it takes you.

Using bonderweb gives a very crisp edge and holds

everything in place with a warm iron.

You are then free to stitch in the detail.

An early start to a Christmas project.

From a book by Anni Downs

Angels singing carols.

A fun dwelling with blanket stitch on the window.

(I secretly want to live here!)

Time for a cup of tea and a gingham heart!

These petals are being arranged so they can be pinned

in place ready for some needle turning applique.

This book cover was made using lively African fabrics.

Part of the design was backed with bondaweb 

and the shapes were cut out and arranged on a 

complimentary fabric, stitched round and finished

off with a binding.

A dresden plate design was used on this book cover...

with a pocket on the back to hold some pens.

Such pretty Russian dolly fabric.

This turn and flip book cover was made using

Rachel Ashwell's new quilt fabric and embellished

with ribbons, buttons and ric-rac. 

Yummy!

Here's hoping you all have a great weekend.

Hugs

Daisy xxx

Daisy Moon's Sewing Days - Recent photos

I thought you might like to see a few makes from

my recent workshops.

These lovely ladies joined the beginners patchwork workshop.

Here they are posing with their first ever attempt at patchwork and quilting.

Three cushion covers to be proud of.

Here they are again when they realised they were going to be on my blog!

Another first timer with her patchwork throw.

Steve 'modelling' another pretty throw.

This one was made with a super soft backing.

That was followed by Autumn and Halloween.

Una made this pumpkin wall hanging.

Maureen, Tracy and Nicola made witches.

All three witches went home without hair however as

they spent most of the day in fits of laughter!

I love the spider fabric on Tracy's skirt.

Nicola's witches hair is 'resting' on top of her head.

(Don't be fooled!)

A great day was had by all. :)

Now onto a doll workshop.

Three gorgeous girls sitting amongst the fabric.

Annie's pretty Annie doll with her pinny and bow.

Another patchwork session.

This was Cara's first attempt at patchwork too.

She picked it all up very quickly and tried a lot

of different techniques while creating a unique piece 

which she was totally thrilled with. 

Una's hand finished piece is now hanging in the shop 

on display until Christmas.

Christine joined the applique class to make the 'Chicks rule' wall hanging.

Lots of bright colours used here to make a very cheery picture.

Work in progress ... pumpkins,

Sunbonnet Sue and...

an Annie hiding behind a gingham chook!

Ahh The Boss keeping order!

Here's Jenny and her fab doorstop.

This free machine embroidery cushion was made by a 'newby'.

I remember hearing 'I don't sew and I don't do flowers'.

Really?

I think she does both rather well!

Onto a bag class.

This was a 'lets make it up as we go along' bag!

Stunning!

This bag in the making has wonderful autumnal colours

patched together.

Finally I love this batik bag made with fancy stitching on

the pocket and a homemade hand turned button.

This lady has already been back for more fabric to make another one!

Phew! Rather a lot of photo's but I hope you enjoyed seeing

what great talent we have in Nottinghamshire.

Have a great evening folks.

Love

Daisy xxx

Daisy's Applique Day 2

The beginning of the day.

Coffee on, chocolate biscuits out

and Annie H already hard at work.

Annie D is 'asking' Heaths advice on

how to put the puppy she has knitted together.

Have you finished it yet Boss?

Ahh back on track now!

Annie D is tracing her pattern onto wonderweb.

Val has chosen some gorgeous homespuns 

for her nautical theme.

Annie D's pieces traced and ironed onto the reverse of

her chosen fabric.

Can you tell what it is yet?

And now for a random break for a quick look at some

new 'Mandy' fabrics in the shop.

I feel a skirt coming on. :)

Sorry.  Back to work.

Everyone seems very busy.

I'm loving the pink sewing machines.

This is Annie H's 'Mary Mary'

but Maureen says it should be called

'Annie Annie' instead.

I think the colours are fab.

Annie D's Apples in a basket.

I love how the letters are dancing.

Finally for today we have Val's piece.

I wish I was on this lovely yacht.

I wonder where it's going?

Hoping you've all had a restful Sunday and

wishing you a wonderful bank holiday Monday.

Have fun.

Love Daisy xxx

Applique Workshop 1

Look at the fab results from

the girls on my first applique workshop.

Sarah was using the needle turned method 

on her sailing boat.

Annie liked the iron on bondaweb.

Janice designed her own picture

and used the machine embroidery 

technique to piece it together.

Una busy at the sewing machine.

Maureen joined us in the afternoon.

She is busy knitting a cardi for her dolly.

 Busy, busy, busy.

This is Janice's finished top

ready for the  tourists!

Una's sheep picture.

I love the grass.

This is Annie's finished dolly with

ladybird border and lacy socks.

Another happy day spent at  Heaths Country Store.

Have a great evening.

Hugs Daisy xxx