I will be running the following workshops at Step by Step.

STITCHED HERBACEOUS BORDERS

Saturday 10th March

Create a small machine embroidered picture of a summer flower border. No weeding required! A few spaces still available

WRINKLES AND RUNKLES

Saturday 28th July

Create amazing textural fabrics with shrink polyester.

To book a place on either of these workshops contact stepystep@talk21.com 01769 574071

STITCH IT, SHRINK IT, LOVE YOUR WRINKLES

Shrink polyester workshop at Axmouth Village Hall

Saturday 26th May

There are a few places still available. Please contact Christine Badger if you would like to attend 01404 44151

Non-members welcome

SEW, CHAT, DRINK COFFEE, EAT CAKE!

I will be running Coffee and Cloth days at the Old Heathcoat School Community Centre in Tiverton on the following Tuesdays:

6th March - FULLY BOOKED
29th May
31st July
18th September
30th October
27th November

Bring along your sewing machine, some unfinished work, and have a relaxing day sewing, chatting, drinking coffee and eating cake. £10 for the day - please let me know in advance if you want to attend as places are limited.

A WEEKEND OF TEXTURE AND PATTERN - Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2012

An ideal two days to learn the basics of free machine embroidery and how to create texture by applying fabrics and threads.

SUMMER SCHOOL- Paint it , Print it , Stitch it! - Wednesday 8th - Sunday 12th August - FULLY BOOKED
Create your own colourful cloth with fabric paints and printing blocks which can then be embellished with stitch and applied fabrics.

To book a place on either of these workshops or for further details please contact jan.tillett@btinternet.com

Updated 17.2.12

More workshops at this popular National Trust venue throughout 2012

EMBROIDERED TEA COSY - Wednesday 28th March
Make a colourful cosy for your tea pot using free motion applique techniques, including writing with your sewing machine - it must be time for tea!

SARI RIBBON BAG - Wednesday 23rd May
Bright and vibrant sari ribbon (and shrink polyester!) is used to make a useful shoulder or tote bag

BIRDS AND BAUBLES - Wednesday 10th October
Learn thread painting techniques to make seasonal decorations for your home.

EMBROIDERED CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS - Wednesday 14th November
Rustic, sophisticated or glamorous - three techniques for Christmas stockings that will amaze Santa.


Samples of what you will make at each workshop are displayed in the gallery at Saltram House. To book a place contact Shirley Margison 01752 347852

Why not combine a short break with a workshop in the beautiful Tamar Valley.


Sparkle Bag and Embroidered Wedding Bunting - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February

Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery/Applying Fabrics and Threads - Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th March

Stitching with Water Soluble Fabrics - Wednesday 14th March

Rags to Bags - Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th April

Jumper to Handbag - Saturday 12 - Sunday 13th May

There will be more workshops throughout 2012

For further details of these workshops please contact Jay Hooper at www.orchardlearningstudios.co.uk

I will be running the following workshops during 2012 at the Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton.


EMBROIDERED GARDEN BUNTING - Tuesday 20th March - TWO PLACES LEFT

DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN HANDBAG - Three consecutive workshops with time in between each one to do your homework! FULLY BOOKED
Design your Bag - Tuesday May 8th
Make your Fabric - Tuesday 12th June
Make your Bag - Tuesday 10th July

WRINKLES AND RUNKLES (Shrink Polyester) - Tuesday 14th August - a few spaces left.

For further details or to book a place on one of these workshops please contact me by email or 'phone.

I will be putting the dates of the autumn workshops on the website very soon.

updated 17th February