Marvellous Magic Maps with Ruth Holmes
Create a map of your house and surrounding area, or a place you gave been to and loved or create a completely original place that has in it all the things you imagin would be there. We will be using techniques including image transfer, hand or free machine stitching to suit your preference. You will start by creating a plan and deciding on what you will want to make it into. For example this could be a hanging, book cover, cushion or picture. You will also be doing some drawing or tracing to create images to transfer onto you fabric. A variety of fabrics will be provided to choose from for the front, as will Bump and backing fabrics for the quilting. Images of buildings, trees, etc will be provided but please bring your own if you have a specific idea in mind. All threads and embellishments will be provided as usual.
All you have to do is bring yourself, your sewing kit and sewing machine and your lunch. All drinks are supplied and there are snacks and cake too.
Eau Brink Studio:
It is set in a lovely rural situation just off the A47 and you can join Anita there where she will teach you to make all kinds of textile art in safe regulated conditions that include:
The following can still be done:
Face masks are worn if demonstrations are taking place.
Hand sanitizers are situated at the entrance and in the bathroom facilities,
Disposable aprons and gloves.
The studio is light and airy and there are all sorts of hand and machine stitch workshops, Powertex and Eco dying.
Experimental Wednesdays takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, where you are more than welcome to explore stitch and other textile art skills.
Anita will make you welcome and there might be other visitors there to chat with and share the experience . Cake and hot and cold drinks are available on tap through out the day. You will also find lots of other items for sale. Die Cut Kits can be collected from the Studio if preferred.
Long Sutton Emporium:
EBS Retail is the name of Anita’s shop at Long Sutton Emporium where you can get kits amongst many other items that Anita makes and buys in such things as haberdashery as well as fabric. If you have specific items you need and want to find out if Anita has them in stock or could get them for you or if you have already ordered something but would prefer to pick your items up from Eau Brink instead of the Emporium please contact Anita on admin@eaubrinkstudio.co.uk
The long Sutton Emporium is situated on the A17 .look out for the bright orange signs.