tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57475814842439080152024-03-05T13:21:55.695+00:00craftydollybirdscraftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-85287763233111970502013-06-09T11:58:00.000+01:002013-06-09T12:00:39.096+01:00In The Merry Merry Month of MayThis is what we did:-<br />
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Jo kindly showed us how to do the 'journal' cotton reels. Elaine brought her beautiful organza flowers project (she'd done a workshop but unfortunately the name of the lady who ran the workshop escapes me at the moment).</div>
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We got talking about making our own stamps from funky foam using the Bigz dies. I'll bring my BigShot to the June meeting and some dies; I think Pauline said she would bring some dies too? If you have some funky foam bring it with you if you want to make your own stamps.</div>
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<b>Next Meeting Sunday 16th June.</b></div>
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<br />craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-63549128236372084162013-04-08T10:55:00.000+01:002013-04-08T10:55:09.069+01:00Changes to April's MeetingHi everyone, Jo is unable to make it this month as she has realised it clashes with the last day of the York Open Studios. So just bring along whatever you want to work on. Jo will do the reel workshop in June. Perhaps we could do some work on our journals - if you have any pictures/text related to your chosen scheme you could start adding them.<br />
I found the picture of the large reels Jo made.<br />
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Does anyone have any spare reels they could bring in June please as I don't have any and don't want to fill loads of bobbins up with one or two colours to free some up.</div>
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Sue's wonderful doll. Sorry didn't get any details.<br />
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This stitched piece and the 2 pics of the journal are Helen's<br />
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Jo had made some wonderful textile 'reels', both large and small; not sure why the pics weren't in the same file as these, if I find them I'll update this post. I think most of us were keen to have a go. Items to bring in April if you want to do the reels are:</div>
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<b>Next Meeting </b>Sunday April 21st.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> "<i>you will need the journal you have started, Black pens, and any other pens you like to work with. Any rubber stamps, ideally of a small design that can be used as repeat patterns. Ink pads, papers scissors. If you want to join in but didn't do the journal that's OK just come and play with doodles then apply to a book at a later date</i>".</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Don't worry though if you don't have any stamps or inkpads I'm sure there'll be enough to borrow. Jo will be bringing some and I'll bring some - I've got plenty of ink pads and stamps ;-)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">See you Sunday - providing this snow doesn't get worse :-(</span>craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-66307747148776817332013-01-03T20:18:00.002+00:002013-01-06T13:52:47.481+00:00November Meeting EDITED<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where does the time go?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have some pics of the 'I know a/an ................ ....................... Who Swallowed a Fly' I only took 'group' photos. Unfortunately I've just discovered I'm no longer able to upload pctures from my computer :-/ Sorry girls I'll have to check this out; thought I'd publish this post anyway so you know I've popped by.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year :-D</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">(the font setting was normal but it was tiny - don't know what's been going on with Blogger since I last posted)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><b>Edited 6th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I've installed GoogleChrome on my laptop now and am able to upload pictures as before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I've forgotten who the Little Girl belongs to (and didn't get a picture of her anyway) and who the Diva belongs to, sorry, I think I know but best to leave them unlabelled.</span><br />
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<br />craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-65790663283469730622012-10-21T13:13:00.003+01:002012-10-21T13:17:59.855+01:00October MeetingThe great unveiling of 'The Character who Swallowed a Fly' was postponed till next month as Chris was on holiday.<br />
In November Jo is doing the Journal Painting Class. If you want to know what to bring please refer to the previous post. However there are a couple of additions:<br />
£5 to cover the cost of the ink;<br />
Heat resistant or non-stick mats (if you have one) (the type you put in the oven);<br />
If you don't have a heat gun you could bring a hairdryer.a<br />
Bring something to protect your clothing as the ink <strong>will</strong> stain.<br />
Gloves if you don't want inky hands.<br />
Jo suggests A4 as the largest journal size to bring and should contain 20-40 sheets of good gsm paper - minimum 150gsm. Pink pig books are Jo's favourite and can be purchased from Amazon. <br />
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<em><strong>For info, you can buy them cheaper here </strong></em><a href="http://www.tummybox.com/"><em><strong>http://www.tummybox.com/</strong></em></a><em><strong> (this is the Pink Pig company website) but the minimum order is £20 and I don't know what the postage would be (you can just buy a single one from Amazon with postage included.</strong></em><br />
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Next meeting is Sunday 18th November and is the last one this year.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-81926976222445533962012-09-23T12:04:00.001+01:002012-09-23T12:05:06.392+01:009th September MeetingAll those involved in the House project brought their completed houses in. They were all absolutely fabulous, really inspired and such clever ideas. My camera has died so I was unable to take pics but Chris or Caroline will upload photos showing the houses in all their glory. The '........... character who swallowed a fly' will be complete by the next meeting so we're all looking forward to seeing more wonderful creations.<br />
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In November we are starting a journalling project. We decided on using 'literature' for a theme; this could be one particular book, an author, quotes etc. We are preparing the pages in Nov and will start the actual journalling in the new year.<br />
For those who want to take part you will need to bring:<br />
A Journal;<br />
Latex Gloves (if you want to keep your hands ink-free);<br />
Apron;<br />
Stencils, masks, lace - if you have any that you particularly want to use but Jo will provide plenty of these;<br />
Black waterproof pens for doodling - not permanent markers (Uniball are suitable);<br />
Heat gun (if you have one);<br />
Newspaper or plastic sheets to cover the tables.<br />
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Next Meeting: Sat 20th Oct.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-46477198560410476132012-08-26T19:32:00.004+01:002012-08-26T19:34:35.578+01:00July MeetingThe problem with not writing up the blog sooner is I have mislaid any notes I made. Hopefully those doing the house project know what you need to do before the next meeting. Those doing the '........................ who swallowed a fly' have to make a cow. Chris has very kindly provided some patterns via email.<br />
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<strong>Next Meeting: Sat 9th Sept</strong>.<br />
Dates for other meetings are now confirmed by Tina and are:<br />
Sat 20th Oct<br />
Sun 18th Nov<br />
(None Dec)<br />
Sat 19th Jan<br />
Sun 17th Feb<br />
Sat 16th Mar<br />
Sun 21st Apr<br />
Sat 18th May<br />
Sun 16th Jun<br />
Sat 20th Julcraftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-14063359725201540872012-06-10T10:50:00.001+01:002012-06-10T10:59:07.076+01:00May Meeting<u>House Project</u><br />
The houses should be completed by June. Embellishments/adornments may be added, such as: weathervane; chimney; wildlife; conservatory; gardent furniture; trellis; drainpipes; swing etc. The next stage will be to make a person/figure; this doesn't necessarily need to fit in the house.<br />
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A bird and cat needs to be completed by June. These should be in the style of the fly and spider - eg 2D, 3D, knitted, etc<br />
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In May we did a surface treatment technique. This involved painting Bondaweb, ironing it onto fabric and adding transfer foil, threads, pieces of organza.<br />
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Here are some pics taken in March which I forgot to show. A fabulous frog from Pauline (sorry I've forgotten what it's called), quilting and a wonderful stump figure from Chris and a sample of a scissor keeper (I think) which Judith is producing as a kit for the Embroider's Guild for something or other - apologies, this shows I should write things down!<br />
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Someone made a comment that they love coming to the Dollybirds group as it makes them feel normal haha.<br />
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Next Meeting - Sunday 17th June, when we will be making the bird from a lightbulb. Refer to last month for a list of items to bring.<br />
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<br />craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-30552309737406430192012-04-30T14:43:00.001+01:002012-04-30T14:50:31.869+01:00April's MeetingChris was away so her daughter came to do the swaps for both projects, so thanks to her for that.<br />
I'm sorry I didn't take note of where the house people should up to be by the next meeting but if anyone in that group would like to add that info please do. For the 'person and fly' people they need to bring in the doll, completed fly and spider and the journal. Chris had sent in pattern and instructions for making the fly and bird along with completed samples but feel free to do your own version.<br />
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We are doing two projects in May; for the 'Surface Treatment' we need the following:<br />
Colouring medium - paints; koh-i-noor; etc<br />
Bondaweb<br />
Calico - size not specified<br />
Baking parchment<br />
Transfer foil<br />
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For the 'Bird' we need:<br />
Wire - 14 guage (think Chris may bring this I'll check) but if anyone wants to bring their own they will need a piece 27" long to make legs for the bird<br />
Light bulb<br />
Wire cutters<br />
Black permanent marker<br />
Ruler<br />
Pliers<br />
Masking tape<br />
Wire mesh - 4"x4" (this is to form the wings and tail which will then be covered with paperclay)<br />
Olive oil - this is just to rub a bit into your hands when mixing the Apoxie Sculpt which Chris is bringing<br />
Paperclay/air drying clay<br />
Gesso<br />
Acrylic paints (I'm going to decoupage my bird)<br />
Mod Podge - this is to coat the completed bird to protect the paint so if you have something else that will do the same job, bring that.<br />
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Next meeting Saturday 19th Marchcraftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-14585951583161873452012-03-07T14:45:00.001+00:002012-03-07T14:47:41.404+00:00February meetingI didn't take any photos at feb's meeting. Lots of people had brought in stump dolls for inspiration for the 'Old Lady who swallowed the Fly' project. Jo had been her usual prolific self and brought in some fantastic altered books. If anybody else brought anything to show I'm sorry I can't remember, Feb's meeting seems so long ago haha.<br />
For the March meeting those involved in the Lady and Fly project need to bring in: a completed head (left open at the bottome); a jounal; a piece of paper with own name on and the first line of the rhyme, indicating what type of creature/person they are doing; eg 'there was an old 'witch' who swallowed a fly'. If anyone uses any 'found' objects in there project the objects must be altered in some way.<br />
I don't know any specifics for the group involved in the house project, so, Chris, if you read this can you do a post of anything relevant for that group.<br />
Next meeting 24th March.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-7992816385112326722012-02-16T16:14:00.000+00:002012-02-16T16:14:56.857+00:00February meeting!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Girls!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just a quick word from your leader about Sunday's meeting - can those who can bring a sewing machine <strong><u>and</u></strong> are happy for others to use it please bring them as then we can get the heads sewn quicker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Any of you who have stump dolls of any kind please bring them with you to give the woman/fly group ideas - a stump doll would be defined as one without legs - dolls with boxes for bodies, snowmen all qualify here. Thank you in anticipation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Woman who swallowed a fly group - we will be having a look at heads that may be appropriate and please be thinking about your character that is going to eat the fly but remember to tell no one what it is going to be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">House builders - you should bring back your bag with two completed gable walls exterior to your design - interior plain. Please don't forget if you have added doors and/or windows they will have to be marked/sewn/stuck on the interior of the walls in the matching place - I only remind of this because I forgot!!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">In the bag should also be everything that was in when you got it plus if you have used different fabric/materials and you have sufficient it may be helpful to include them - it will help with continuity (don't think thats the right word but you know what I mean!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Please put the bags on the pile with the others and of course please don't discus them with anyone but me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">See you Sunday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Chris</span>craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-13880737303196706132012-02-06T17:42:00.002+00:002012-02-06T18:02:08.861+00:00January MeetingMost people had completed their 'Bridal Panels' It's always amazing and wonderful how different everybody's work is. Hope I've got the correct names with corresponding panels.<br />
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Chris started off one of the current challenges; the other one will begin in March. If you've forgotten any instructions for the first challenge please email Chris as we are not putting too many details on here to begin with. The other challenge will start in March but leading up to that Chris is going to do a workshop in February on heads. For those who want to join in the workshop please bring calico, stuffing and sewing machine. Anyone who can't bring a machine because they travel by public transport (or walk?) will have access to a machine as several people will be bringing theirs.</div><br />
Jo needs 1000 small black buttons for a project - shirt button size or slightly larger only please.<br />
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Chris brought in several magazines and Pauline 2 books for people to help themselves to.<br />
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Next meeting is Sunday 19th February.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-37039084875689785912012-01-10T19:33:00.000+00:002012-01-10T19:33:42.381+00:00Message from your leader!!!!!!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello everyone and may I also wish you a very happy new year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Anne is quite right we have one wedding challenge which is current and I issued the rules for the wedding panel in November and there is a forfeit to be paid in the form of teaching if the panel is not returned on January 21st - to date no one (not even me appears to be reneging on it) - those that I have spoken to have either started or have a good idea - so keep up the good work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">There will be two further challenges this year both of which are pass around challenges - the first of which will be launched on Saturday 21st January and is based very loosely on "The House that Jack Built" - ours will be the House that the DollyBirds Built!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am expecting that the following people will be participating in this Challenge - Pauline, Tina, Marlene, Jo, Shenagh, Helen, Sue and me - please let me know if anyone else is expecting to join in as I am in the process of finalising the pass around sequence and order of work. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am going to try to keep the progress of your house secret once you have handed it over so with this in mind could I please ask that you bring your journal, measurement, fabric, negative preference and found object in a plastic bag so that no one can see the contents and put your name on a piece of paper/card within so that I have a record of which one belongs to which person. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Then hopefully you will not see your 'house' again until the end when we will have a grand 'topping out' ceremony and there will be cake as reward for all your hard work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Rules for this challenge have not yet been finalised but I will give them out to the participants when we begin but they are broadly as we agreed with one or two refinements - mainly to protect you from me!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The second challenge (There was an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly.....) will launch later as I feel we should look at ways of making stump dolls, appropriate heads and animals. I will start this on 21st January - you do not need to bring anything for this session as it will be information only - I will bring as many images, patterns, ideas for heads as I can find that could be suitable for a stump doll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Please bring some work of your own that you can be doing as we discuss the two challenges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hope this is clearish!!!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Chris</span>craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-5705670604236812572012-01-08T17:17:00.001+00:002012-01-08T17:20:42.919+00:00Happy New YearA bit late posting since Nov meeting. Chris set a challenge to be completed by the Jan meeting, anyone who doesn't comlete theirs has to paya forfeit in the form of teaching a class. The challenge as you know is to do a wedding panel. I won't type it all out again I just hope nobody has lost their instructions. I haven't even begun mine and only have an idea for the theme; I hope I'm not the only one who hasn't started yet!<br />
Chris also set a couple of other challenges: one which involves passing the project on as each stage is completed, this is based on 'There was an old woman who swallowedd a fly'; the other is the house challenge. I won't bother with the details here, I'll leave it till they're ready to begin.<br />
Hope everyone had a lovely time at Christmas and New Year :-)<br />
Next meeting 21st Jan.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-769828744314019332011-11-07T20:29:00.000+00:002011-11-07T20:29:16.964+00:00October MeetingSorry, I think I made notes at the October meeting but I don't know where they are! As far as I can remember next month Chris is going to set a challenge for those that wish to join in. The challenge will be to make a fabric wall hanging? the theme will be 'brides' and must include an image transfer. For those who missed the image transfer workshop or those who wish to have another go, Jo and Chris will be demonstrating again at the November meeting. Remember there's no meeting in December.<br />
Next meeting is Sat 19th Nov.craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-89767091977989669302011-10-02T13:30:00.001+01:002011-10-02T13:32:49.376+01:00Sept Meeting<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fQGakvzYaEtHC4upIAV4vgnAcixZM97BWaMSYoNhaR1Oeb-UZC2r2B-ZhqZyXziRij-KvbC2jFNmnyg3Vmqw8txUomlpZVHvthO-GCOTMxUyNqwV9DwnJRJOwBIiZqZ8Zh0BL8bYIPY/s1600/IMG_3385+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fQGakvzYaEtHC4upIAV4vgnAcixZM97BWaMSYoNhaR1Oeb-UZC2r2B-ZhqZyXziRij-KvbC2jFNmnyg3Vmqw8txUomlpZVHvthO-GCOTMxUyNqwV9DwnJRJOwBIiZqZ8Zh0BL8bYIPY/s200/IMG_3385+%25282%2529.JPG" width="99" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnwChzhK5-_60pGDKKIS0llD9iUVRQxHubv99MsYZ8SsCc_Ea_xPw9J_SoXntbgXy0Cx5osYmjnKkQ1Ap0gRI8W3yVCSopZIPpQzKk8WpspGztdrVNDkGCxUEcPLB3659-hl3mQs6KSo/s1600/IMG_3382+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnwChzhK5-_60pGDKKIS0llD9iUVRQxHubv99MsYZ8SsCc_Ea_xPw9J_SoXntbgXy0Cx5osYmjnKkQ1Ap0gRI8W3yVCSopZIPpQzKk8WpspGztdrVNDkGCxUEcPLB3659-hl3mQs6KSo/s200/IMG_3382+%25282%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a>Due to some lack of communication it wasn't clear whether those who didn't attend the Sept meeting had not found out about the date. The dates will always be on the blog (hopefully). Jo did an Image Transfer workshop using wonderful black + white images. The process Jo showed us required images produed from a laser printer or photocopier and using gel medium to transfer the images. Chris showed us another process using a product called Citrasolve. Some of the images using Citrasolve are not very clear; some images work better than others and also some were done onto pre-coloured fabric and some of these didn't come out as clearly as others. Unfortunately I'd forgotten to take pictures earlier on showing some clearer images. Helen had brought in some of her own images including Roman coins which turned out very well. For those that missed it and would like to do the image transfer there will be an opportunity to do so at the November meeting. It's been decided not to have a meeting in December. Subs have gone up to £50 due to the cost of room hire.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWZgv5u9uzEJ5-OaOiZm84VSVgmoF_vQAYfc322nKwO_nqL0fzQRy-N5lWkfmKJdnbh5HWIUmUu54PqVGoZkQQfuZrRgQseE9sM0Z0rim7MGxkAEnEesWLqQI3HZJosBUwyM33lQbv7o/s1600/IMG_3386+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWZgv5u9uzEJ5-OaOiZm84VSVgmoF_vQAYfc322nKwO_nqL0fzQRy-N5lWkfmKJdnbh5HWIUmUu54PqVGoZkQQfuZrRgQseE9sM0Z0rim7MGxkAEnEesWLqQI3HZJosBUwyM33lQbv7o/s200/IMG_3386+%25282%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div>Saturday 24 September</div><div>Sunday 23 October</div><div>Saturday 19 November</div><div>Sunday 11 December</div><div>Saturday 21 January</div><div>Sunday 19 February</div><div>Saturday 24 March</div><div>Sunday 22 April</div><div>Saturday 19 May</div><div>Sunday 17 June</div><div>Saturday 21 July</div>craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-32323476476506889112011-06-25T20:35:00.002+01:002011-06-25T20:46:38.420+01:00Mug Rugs and other stuff<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At June's meeting Tina showed us how to make mug rugs. Tina, Chris, Pauline and I completed one each; well Chris did have a little bit of hand stitching to do on the binding.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTNBhZwQE1klj4lu3Ojs8W_sNs8AsCOIGhZ0vi46ZSt-R1wbhLKJJMfeN9E_lbrXWXppKxPXX0zuoHoEoFrloYSbs6LatZObYBgTthk0BhVSmfNTAsBSUbgIVbDX0GIIRaZRhGmnZYU0/s1600/mugrugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTNBhZwQE1klj4lu3Ojs8W_sNs8AsCOIGhZ0vi46ZSt-R1wbhLKJJMfeN9E_lbrXWXppKxPXX0zuoHoEoFrloYSbs6LatZObYBgTthk0BhVSmfNTAsBSUbgIVbDX0GIIRaZRhGmnZYU0/s320/mugrugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Top left is Tina's, top right Chris's, bottom left mine (Anne's) bottom right Pauline's.</div><br />
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Most of us had a go at colouring, stencilling and stamping onto canvas to make canvas postcards. We had a lot of fun and got very messy.<br />
Tina showed us her beautiful Mug Rugs - with a name like that they are no doubt an American thing. Chris suggested that Tina does a workshop with those interested at June's meeting.<br />
Stuff to bring in June if you want to make a Mug Rug or 2:<br />
Sewing Machine<br />
Fabrics<br />
Threads to match<br />
Wadding<br />
Embellishments - buttons, beads etc (optional)<br />
I think the rugs measured approx 6"x3" (only from memory), to give you an idea of how much fabric to bring<br />
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Date of next meeting, Sunday June 19thcraftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-48899613019358862832011-04-23T17:02:00.003+01:002011-04-23T17:13:00.060+01:00April MeetingSorry for not posting anything for March ladies, but I'd forgotten my camera and didn't have any photos to blog, though I really should've posted something.<br />
In March several of us started making Fairy Shoes some of which were completed and brought to the April meeting. Helen, Pauline and myself (Anne) had completed our 'Doll in the style of Julie Arkell' and Chris's was partly complete. Actually mine's not quite complete as she has no hands! Helen brought in 2 fabric boxes she'd completed, one of which was a challenge from some months ago. Tina had almost completed a quilt she'd been working on. Oops, I've just realised I didn't get a pic of Jo's wonderful shoes, she'd completed lots of beautiful shoes of different sizes.<br />
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Marlene got her husband to bring her beautiful quilt in to show us.<br />
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In March we are going to be making Fairy shoes. We need to bring:<br />
Black felt - 25x15cm and/or 10x10cm <strong>(can someone confirm whether it's either or?)</strong><br />
Machine embroidery thread- black and colours, or metallic to go with your fabric choices.<br />
Assortment of hand emroidery threads<br />
Embellishments such as bead, sequins, fine cords<br />
Orange or red silk<br />
Appliglue<br />
Ormoline fabric medium with Gold bronze powder or gold textile paint<br />
Tiny accent beads<br />
Sewing machine<br />
Sewing kit<br />
Topstitch needle size 100<br />
Yoghurt pot<br />
Plastic spoon<br />
Paintbrush<br />
Thin cord<br />
Apron<br />
Hairdryer<br />
Siver gel pent<br />
If there is anything here you don't have don't worry someone else is sure to have it.<br />
<strong><u>NB</u></strong> The Appliglule is a dimensional glue and from what I read about the project will be used to adhere the accent beads but as Judith suggested yesterday you should be able to use a glue gun. (It would seem the idea is to give the beads a raised appearance on the shoes? This is only my interpretation) The 'gold bronze' powder seems confusing, I'm wondering whether I wrote it down correctly, but again my understanding is possibly gold and/or bronze to mix with the Ormoline fabric medium to make a fabric paint.<br />
If anyone has any different info/thoughts I will make amendments.<br />
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<strong>Next meeting 19th March</strong>craftydollybirdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119691493431742343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747581484243908015.post-59022852654338704372011-01-31T11:20:00.005+00:002011-02-21T17:34:41.485+00:00Pincushions<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfdm3wbGV_l10VvgEceZlo5jIDK0ZsDQetJZcvpEBpxGr46M26twQGmfDiQs8N9_JsBTaMlpTmAklw5H_JJiQslGjA8AqrSWOdRov_XQeFNzWRhKZq1zqTtoRzTOs_wq2_y-CHyiDpmQ/s1600/IMG_2469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfdm3wbGV_l10VvgEceZlo5jIDK0ZsDQetJZcvpEBpxGr46M26twQGmfDiQs8N9_JsBTaMlpTmAklw5H_JJiQslGjA8AqrSWOdRov_XQeFNzWRhKZq1zqTtoRzTOs_wq2_y-CHyiDpmQ/s200/IMG_2469.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfahheLbbOL_1qNxVZkNhPxYOnnhYLvAgrzFA-00FKoTMeObLlKyuznQbTD1J5k1YBGf78INABJE2hkvV7l2_ewhPfF68IUpeltnWVdkSrYa683PQLhfF74h0gV3KCV0hSh1MJMoKpd4/s1600/IMG_2468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfahheLbbOL_1qNxVZkNhPxYOnnhYLvAgrzFA-00FKoTMeObLlKyuznQbTD1J5k1YBGf78INABJE2hkvV7l2_ewhPfF68IUpeltnWVdkSrYa683PQLhfF74h0gV3KCV0hSh1MJMoKpd4/s200/IMG_2468.JPG" width="200" /></a>At the meeting on 22nd Jan we had the option of making a mouse pincushion or an owls pincushion. Pauline was Mighty Mouse and Chris was Brown Owl. Unfortunately I can't remember the names of all those making the owl pincushions but suffice to say several chose to do the mouse and several the owl version. Chris took lots of lovely pics, only some of which are here now - there are more to follow.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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