Friday, 29 July 2011
International Quilt Day Event 19th March 2011
Pre-accident, I had committed to running a workshop at the International Quilt Day Event at the church where our group Barnsley Creative Embroiderers meets, to raise money for Barnsley Hospice. So despite feeling less than brilliant, I did it! It was only a two hour workshop, but everyone progressed really well with their hand applique pictures. Here's where people got to:
Since my last post...
..its been a tough few months. Since my last post, my husband Mike has had a terrible accident, so blogging hasn't been on the top of my list of things to do. However, I have been inspired by my friend Janet's update on her blog A Quilters Journal of our recent stay at Quiltworks, my first trip away since Mike's accident, where my wonderful friends helped move my Gaudy Quilt to a new level of gaudiness! I am now resolved to get up to date....
Sunday, 20 February 2011
More planning for Linen Stitches
This week has been busy for Linen Stitches. On Wednesday, long over due, I met my friend Helen for dinner and showed her my Melanie portrait and the new leaflets I've produced to advertise the business. She has now signed up for the International Quilt Day event on 19th March -which is proving to be v popular!
On Thursday, number 1 coach Dougie ran a workshop (a bargain at £15) -ten ideas to improve your business, which proved to be v useful -he's currently developing a programme of other events- Dougie Brown
Yesterday Janet braved the snow and we set off to Huddersfield for the Dougherty fabric sale - spent far too much money along with a room full of other ladies, but did get fabric for the hair of a lady I'm commissioned to do a picture of! Needed about a two inch square of fabric- came away with several metres!
The afternoon was spent selecting frames and canvasses for the event I'm planning to have in July. The evening was occupied by a trip to the Apple Shop in Meadowhall - most impressed by the service. Will soon be techno-ed up ready for my course to begin- still can't wait!
Today I'm busy with a design to celebrate a wedding - am v excited (again!) about the prospect and feel like my business is realy happening. Further details will follow!
On Thursday, number 1 coach Dougie ran a workshop (a bargain at £15) -ten ideas to improve your business, which proved to be v useful -he's currently developing a programme of other events- Dougie Brown
Yesterday Janet braved the snow and we set off to Huddersfield for the Dougherty fabric sale - spent far too much money along with a room full of other ladies, but did get fabric for the hair of a lady I'm commissioned to do a picture of! Needed about a two inch square of fabric- came away with several metres!
The afternoon was spent selecting frames and canvasses for the event I'm planning to have in July. The evening was occupied by a trip to the Apple Shop in Meadowhall - most impressed by the service. Will soon be techno-ed up ready for my course to begin- still can't wait!
Today I'm busy with a design to celebrate a wedding - am v excited (again!) about the prospect and feel like my business is realy happening. Further details will follow!
Melanie enters her 4th decade
I've been busy this week spreading the word about Linen Stitches. On Friday I went to my friend's 30th birthday do in Leeds armed with a present for her. Here is the birthday girl:
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Pet Portraits
International Quilt Day: Workshop at Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley 19th March 2011
Here are some of the samples I've been working on for the workshop I'll be running as part of our International Quilt Day event- more details are available from Janet (see followers).
Friday, 4 February 2011
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