Workshop Love and So On

Jessie Chorley workshop

Of course, I'd love to attend one of Jessie Chorley's workshops, 

but I'd also love to wander through the shop itself.

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Details of fidget quilt #6

 The bead can be moved about in the netting.

 A little needle weaving and a chain to manipulate.

 The organza contains buttons and beads that can be manipulated.

The braid adds texture.

Pompoms and a netting flower have also been added,

but I may be adding more tactile elements.

Workshop Love #3

Julie Arkell at Hope & Elvis



Julie Arkell gives a lot of workshops and must be an inspiring teacher because I've noticed that participants often attend more than one of her offerings.

Her whimsical papier mache  creatures are so lovable.  

More casually established groups offer something similar to a book club,  strictly local   monthly gatherings where crafters and creative people meet and share.   Monthly Challenge groups and art parties also sound like fun.  

Do you participate in workshops or local groups that offer creative outlets?

Mon. and Workshop Love #2

I adore Janet Bolton's work!


Her workshop at Hope & Elvis.

I'm working on the next fidget quilt.  While I'd planned to make another one without binding because it is a little faster, I forgot when I was making the sandwich that I intended to turn the quilt sandwich inside out, and got the back pinned on for a normal quilt.  Now, I have to make binding, but I'm going to try to sew the binding on by machine instead of hand sewing as I usually do.  Since this is another new experiment for me, I'm hoping it turns out.