
Eco stitch is tutored by Caroline Bell. For more information about Caroline, visit www.caroline-bell.co.uk
DescriptionEco Stitch. An opportunity to gain ideas for ways in which to work with your eco prints. The course is designed for those who have samples from Caroline’s courses. Indigo dyeing, eco printing, natural dyeing etc. There will be lots of ideas about design, construction and how to use a variety of different hand stitches to enhance the beauty of your prints. Please note this is a hand stitching workshop no prior experience is needed but there is plenty there for the more experienced stitcher Dates, please take careful noteThursday 9th and Friday 10th March 2023 from 10.00 until 16.00 PaymentEco Stitch fee is £130. You should pay a deposit of £65 to secure your place. On receipt of the deposit you will receive a confirmation email. InformationThis is a 2 day workshop during which you will construct a memory cloth from all your sampes, which you will then start to stitch. Hopefully students will have all the necessary ideas and knowledge to complete the project at home. Resources:A selection of fabrics either from eco printing, natural printing or naturally dyed including indigo either done at a workshop or at home Extra bits of fabric will be available free of charge Some naturally dyed thread – more will be available for sale if you don’t have Some kind of backing fabric, bring about a metre. Can be old sheet, flanelette sheeting is very good- please make sure whatever you choose is easy to stitch into. A selection of needles in different sizes – a lot of people find chenille needles useful Fine pointed scissors. Larger fabric scissors pins a thimble if you use Don’t forget your lunch! N.B. There is no shop in the village |
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