Recycling Fabrics - new course

Began the new class for 'Recycling Fabrics' last week at the Folk House, this course is always really popular and I can't keep up with the demand. A nice small group this time in the new room (see previous post). We looked at applique and hand-stitch in week one.

In week two we began to look at manipulating fabrics and layering, some examples here.

We did a bit of cut work and free machine embroidery samples as well.... I put these here to remind myself that I want to make some cushions using this techniques for my maybe / potential, new house.

 

Cut work Cushions

A little while ago I made these cushions as a present for someone who doesn't really like any colour in a room, their request was black and white. I have used layers of fabrics from sample books and then covered in black and cut through the various layers after stitching to give a textured effect.Of course the cat has to get in on the act...