How does your garden grow?

They've been at it again!!  Those lovely ladies upstairs have been busy knitting and crocheting away.  A wonderful garden scene is springing up (get it?  Springing up?? OK, never mind).

Aren't they wonderful?

We have had a number of clubs recently and here are a few photos of peoples projects;

This is the reverse of Alison's quilt:

And this is the front:

This is Julie's creation - this photo does not do it justice at all.  The colour's are beautiful, very calm and muted.  Made with Tilda fabrics.

 Both Saturday groups have been having a go at this as well.  All hand work.

Look who was here.....

Stuart Hillard of course. 

Stuart came and gave a brilliant talk on the Wednesday evening, many thanks to all of those who attended. He was entertaining and incredibly funny.  There were lots of little stories and secrets about the Great British Sewing Bee.

The following day he held a workshop upstairs in our Sewing Studio for 15 lucky ladies.  It was a full day but a lot of fun.

This is the bag that was made, and it is huge - no problems getting all your shopping in this baby!

This was Liz's version.

This was Lorinda's.  

At the end of the day Stuart issued a small challenge to them all to make use of some of the pieces that had been cut away.  They were quarter circle segments.  This is what Caroline came up with....

Watch out for more class's with Stuart in the future!

A few photos from Tamara's workshop on the Prym Love Day:

A good day was had by all I think. Keep a look out for further classes with Tamara in the future.

Cushion Cover Mark II

Now that looks better:

Quilted Cushion Course 23rd April 10 - 4pm

Post Tamara

Well, it's been a calmer day here in the shop today following Saturday's extravaganza with Tamara.  Photos's to follow

A great day was had by all I hope.  Thanks to everyone who popped into the shop or took part in a workshop - the children's one was especially well supported and they all did a brilliant job.  Extra special thanks go to Prym, who supported and sponsored the workshops throughout the day.

Here is a link to the Journal's website with a little piece and a photo of some of the children who came along: you might have to paste into your top bar

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/11887154.Sewing_Bee_finalist_hosts_workshop

In other news:

I'm working on a quilted cushion for a class - I think it needs a bit more work!!!

We had a Layer Cake Course last week, which produced some fantastic results:

Aren't they amazing?

Prym LOVE

With Tamara Melvin

BBC Sewing Bee –

Saturday 28^th March

Meet & Greet 9:30am – 10:30am

·      Book signing

·      Coffee and cake

·      Photo opportunities

Demonstrations 10:35am

Tamara & Franklins Salisbury staff will be demonstrating amazing and simple Prym products including Cover Buttons, Vario Snaps, Purse Fastenings and Knit Pro Knitting Needles.

A unique opportunity to work with

Tamara Melvin

from BBC Sewing Bee during our open day.

We will be offering an adult and child experience.

Details of Class
Mum will be making the bag from the Prym Love Panel - including inserting a zip. The child will be making the toy from the Prym Love panel, which involves learning how to "bag and stuff" a product. Class starts at Midday and finishes at 1:00pm. £15.00 includes all materials and sewing machine.