The October workshop was tutored by our own Maureen K, who, despite having returned from a trip to India the day before, was well prepared and got us all stitching happily on one of 3 possible designs, based on Celtic knotwork.
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| One Maureen had prepared earlier |
Most of us used tweed fabric and woollen threads, although other media were also used. The design was transferred from stitch-and-tear on the reverse, using a basic running stitch. Concentration was needed to remember that we were working back to front! Once the design was transferred, Maureen coached us in various surface stitches, which cover the design satisfyingly quickly.
The intention is for the finished panel to be used as the "flap" on a handbag, which Helen S will teach us how to make at a workshop next year.
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| Two ladies had to make an early departure |
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| A bit more progress was made by 4pm! |
