tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70444582533510982352024-03-16T11:49:36.220-07:00thecopperqueenTheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-43986126110691662662024-03-13T02:08:00.000-07:002024-03-13T02:25:56.149-07:00E.A.S.T.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dfbg-t6Y09F-Vpyz7VfU_fOCc01FBpw0TsiB-PzQgnBtoh23P-MI5q8HO9SJ9gOKg8U1W6Ew4Bp7jtdBjuT85y2TgdN1Paw0XAQPgM37jn0hXHRlbZUpHOaqaEJoYwzQHEJczo3-c3QhkegZX-LI1D9rk6w-rWbZnP6uYNN07-yse8oDWwA86095qxQ3/s640/EAST%20exhibition%20Grundisburgh.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dfbg-t6Y09F-Vpyz7VfU_fOCc01FBpw0TsiB-PzQgnBtoh23P-MI5q8HO9SJ9gOKg8U1W6Ew4Bp7jtdBjuT85y2TgdN1Paw0XAQPgM37jn0hXHRlbZUpHOaqaEJoYwzQHEJczo3-c3QhkegZX-LI1D9rk6w-rWbZnP6uYNN07-yse8oDWwA86095qxQ3/s320/EAST%20exhibition%20Grundisburgh.jpeg" width="201" /></a></div>East Anglian Stitched Textiles (E.A.S.T.) have invited me to join as a member from May 2024. <p></p><p>I am thrilled to join this group of talented artists whose work I have admired for many years.</p><p>E.A.S.T. works with a mentor Anthea Godfrey and each series of work for exhibition takes two years to make with the first year dedicated to research and design. This slow and thoughtful approach results in a rich body of work.</p><p>Having been working very hard over the last few years to produce work for several exhibitions each year this deeper and wider approach is very appealing. I hope and think my work will improve as a result. </p><p>'Bridging the Gap' exhibition will be shown at The Grundisburgh House Gallery from 24th April - 7th May 2024</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://easttextile.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://easttextile.co.uk/</a> <a href="https://www.thegrundisburghhousegallery.co.uk/">www.thegrundisburghhousegallery.co.uk/</a><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-75377051683968995062024-02-28T09:52:00.000-08:002024-02-28T09:55:32.057-08:00A Sense of Place with Debbie Lyddon<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ehDDj7Bp60BJsy93_9H8gl-XBPJrJWnJH3CFXuTec-VuAK4uf-5L1y5ASV6e0lzAJWFuGo5IuslJmA6-16udOwmzZk9fkN_5BaEbMCSibjorplbPeknvekvLztC890FI9FKFjYcGkix3Se47hDHpQNlBDSckGEfMOfczUYDW2CXoEzdbtO_w65lU31D7/s3600/199b8af2-74dc-4ba3-87e6-b84ceaa8ad8b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ehDDj7Bp60BJsy93_9H8gl-XBPJrJWnJH3CFXuTec-VuAK4uf-5L1y5ASV6e0lzAJWFuGo5IuslJmA6-16udOwmzZk9fkN_5BaEbMCSibjorplbPeknvekvLztC890FI9FKFjYcGkix3Se47hDHpQNlBDSckGEfMOfczUYDW2CXoEzdbtO_w65lU31D7/s320/199b8af2-74dc-4ba3-87e6-b84ceaa8ad8b.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>About once a year I take some time out to be a student rather than a tutor. I select a teacher who's work I admire and is completely different to my own. Often this is exploring a different way of working rather than a new technique. It is scary but exhilarating to be out of your comfort zone. <p></p><p>Surrendering yourself to the process and being pulled along by the tutor can be very freeing. The end result is not the most important thing but the chance to explore new ideas, make mistakes without consequence, and just 'play'.</p><p>So the opportunity to attend 'A Sense of Place' three day workshop with artist Debbie Lyddon proved irrestisible. </p><p>Working alongside other like-minded students was inspiring too, in a friendly and supportive environment. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbl_FUqzY3cayn_T7gJtIrCmfhlOw5f09y9zdm5s0M_RSzUJMMrpokQpAVSwkRjWpqKHEmEOPxMpQarbk209ZSwB7H1BCiqDBMqmwQjmvwRbXbFANa3fGhEoflFviLyi1f0Df_RRd8YCXbm87E1ccGR99OMlV-z37Dx32JN-4SFF9TzDwxbdC06HghQBm/s3963/20240227_161626.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3963" data-original-width="2837" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbl_FUqzY3cayn_T7gJtIrCmfhlOw5f09y9zdm5s0M_RSzUJMMrpokQpAVSwkRjWpqKHEmEOPxMpQarbk209ZSwB7H1BCiqDBMqmwQjmvwRbXbFANa3fGhEoflFviLyi1f0Df_RRd8YCXbm87E1ccGR99OMlV-z37Dx32JN-4SFF9TzDwxbdC06HghQBm/s320/20240227_161626.jpg" width="229" /></a></div>Day one was 'Seeing' as we explored the marina and marshes of Tollesbury in the Blackwater Estuary. Such an brilliant place. My focus was the simplest of posts in the water which felt so small and vulnerable to all the elements of wind and water and changed in a second according to the light.<div><br /></div><div>After observation and drawing outside we tried to capture these on paper</div><div><br /></div><div>Considering words and phrases to describe our obsevations helped deepen the connection to the sense of place</div><div><br /></div><div>The end result from day one was a folded map book using one of our painted papers</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOaZMwhSqzBOvkeL7HBZ4TfJEbxMS66osL1V1cbFC73UqWzI09K-Sxxx3T2BvkKuBb93p3VG-VuawyxmTMsS7-Zo8CuqeboD2w8Fv5HVULK7225xVE4gx95b7aMeWpgeG30XCIU5Qh4Utttz9HhQP6IeoN7Z1oyNX4Zek_e7R7o-CYDfQV4RhbS5htuey/s4000/20240227_161647.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOaZMwhSqzBOvkeL7HBZ4TfJEbxMS66osL1V1cbFC73UqWzI09K-Sxxx3T2BvkKuBb93p3VG-VuawyxmTMsS7-Zo8CuqeboD2w8Fv5HVULK7225xVE4gx95b7aMeWpgeG30XCIU5Qh4Utttz9HhQP6IeoN7Z1oyNX4Zek_e7R7o-CYDfQV4RhbS5htuey/s320/20240227_161647.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Day two was 'Listening' as we went on a sound walk to try and express what we heard using mark making and drawing - really hard! What does the sound of a car tyre on wet road look like?<div><br /></div><div>Again we tried out our ideas on paper, trying to capture the rhythmn, resonance and colour of what we had heard.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4vI61CptQnvlOyOz-ITXpp_p55aR-RyXuCN4C9PSq5R6gjQl145x-GUigP5Tqlw95nB0UKnk-gNwd4KhjRJBIb2DAhJAybKQ8haSQCNPLmPKsP2szYvF5lTpvp32kAUpX_rNEdRT8N6DlR86kfN0f4MoUi_X3lQDDDsNvzhFuMYdVpAw1NW9_8b8E93g/s4000/20240227_161839.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="4000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4vI61CptQnvlOyOz-ITXpp_p55aR-RyXuCN4C9PSq5R6gjQl145x-GUigP5Tqlw95nB0UKnk-gNwd4KhjRJBIb2DAhJAybKQ8haSQCNPLmPKsP2szYvF5lTpvp32kAUpX_rNEdRT8N6DlR86kfN0f4MoUi_X3lQDDDsNvzhFuMYdVpAw1NW9_8b8E93g/s320/20240227_161839.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My selected design on paper to be interpreted in stitch. Folds and scores infused with ink.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3xBjP3MjqFOJIy45JQF4c6rDF356EyOCZeazHjpiK6FcealR-vV3mXz3i6rZ1J87tdc8kaB7JFhXH05Nms_ec8WOmrhMT8vkp5qpY7zS-3GOYYIlzdmy3larTyR4v2b1UiN_4bEXYfxylG7Q6zg6dS619otUCOQwryJeDRa0kgmK4WX3wiQady1K141yo/s4000/20240227_162113.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="4000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3xBjP3MjqFOJIy45JQF4c6rDF356EyOCZeazHjpiK6FcealR-vV3mXz3i6rZ1J87tdc8kaB7JFhXH05Nms_ec8WOmrhMT8vkp5qpY7zS-3GOYYIlzdmy3larTyR4v2b1UiN_4bEXYfxylG7Q6zg6dS619otUCOQwryJeDRa0kgmK4WX3wiQady1K141yo/s320/20240227_162113.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Very much still a work in progress but this is the beginnings of my stitched interpretation<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLFGWN-80LBMLVlVXAx69MdcH83ZsugbLG3ctDUtiitP7JlBfWo2r-Tq47T3uLZlbaWnV7eGQ7c1d0tjGDZ1AbGzG5fUwFs-GAXhl7_Ohm6uGRiI-OPM6UzGSoqquAsLAPYH0wcM_ViGPOJMaIqT-wUkZ0q80E58WkmSc7c3pst_S7jkw35pa6wRQ3R-T/s3812/20240227_162317%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3812" data-original-width="1850" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLFGWN-80LBMLVlVXAx69MdcH83ZsugbLG3ctDUtiitP7JlBfWo2r-Tq47T3uLZlbaWnV7eGQ7c1d0tjGDZ1AbGzG5fUwFs-GAXhl7_Ohm6uGRiI-OPM6UzGSoqquAsLAPYH0wcM_ViGPOJMaIqT-wUkZ0q80E58WkmSc7c3pst_S7jkw35pa6wRQ3R-T/s320/20240227_162317%20(1).jpg" width="155" /></a></div>Day three was 'Touching' when we used our collected found objects from Tollesbury to inspire the making of a coloured and waxed cloth bag to hold the items made on the workshop.<div><br /></div><div>I endeavoured to use the found items of a rusty nail and washer picked up in the marina as a fastening device and stitching to mimic that from the soundscape</div><div><br /></div><div>A great three days. Debbie Lyddon is an excellent tutor and I would highly recommend the 'A Sense of Place' course which is now available through</div><div><a href="https://www.fibreartstaketwo.com/courses">www.fibreartstaketwo.com/courses</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Thankyou to Lorraine Traer-Clarke for organising the workshop and to the members of Blackwater Textiles<br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-5013667841223119422024-02-25T23:34:00.000-08:002024-02-25T23:34:06.778-08:00Monoprint explorations<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqXWKe2dHc6PKZwa2n_h08FcCXP0p2lrnIJ9DsV9Uf6sPYLHHluQcPZYBJ1HR5sThUvgbqwX5APzS901KRXTQ0lxIM2_zGql7BzmCUzpus0nhdHMWllHbUG3LR-Mzu5hLvYDQp_bd0Zvz1fK33nVJXSBdnVlebxBfquvnwrJOrePRbQu8RtAlqJKnxL96/s4000/Pojagi%20pieced%20detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqXWKe2dHc6PKZwa2n_h08FcCXP0p2lrnIJ9DsV9Uf6sPYLHHluQcPZYBJ1HR5sThUvgbqwX5APzS901KRXTQ0lxIM2_zGql7BzmCUzpus0nhdHMWllHbUG3LR-Mzu5hLvYDQp_bd0Zvz1fK33nVJXSBdnVlebxBfquvnwrJOrePRbQu8RtAlqJKnxL96/s320/Pojagi%20pieced%20detail.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>Preparing for a two day workshop at Eau Brink Studios in June where we will forage for natural materials for mono printing and colouring before spending a second day making up our monoprinted fabric into a semi-transparent double sided hanging using the Pojagi piecing technique.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IVqqyUlYvvLkABX96WWF-H2b_bQOSNO1n3YBJuvn4VM2vN3xswMcRTm7u5KuUFM2vm_Nvu9eG76iw8R5bS0N2-zI4pa7kmfI_x9XEG5pFV11myDalyueIkTSN1ossFNBVoJZsPtDdnDov65uXmQUw7yHIQxpakcSa_K6Fef4M18sxDkSthCyyFxkgUzh/s4000/Leaf%20stamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IVqqyUlYvvLkABX96WWF-H2b_bQOSNO1n3YBJuvn4VM2vN3xswMcRTm7u5KuUFM2vm_Nvu9eG76iw8R5bS0N2-zI4pa7kmfI_x9XEG5pFV11myDalyueIkTSN1ossFNBVoJZsPtDdnDov65uXmQUw7yHIQxpakcSa_K6Fef4M18sxDkSthCyyFxkgUzh/w150-h200/Leaf%20stamps.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>But as it is February there are no leaves on the trees so I have had to adapt and invent some leaves in the form of simple stamps to use instead. These will obviously last longer than real leaves so we will explore making these on the workshop too.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDSnQoIe2ln2i177_yRF7t1MrHnPo7MD5asQCfliTRkkcikyPcGaC6S74y-Pm9V7GF35i2iMM69zOUFgD9MGL6-FC5UuvwKpqxzJiIk_NloZchL4aDkcyputwblBZKQSJhfTkMJdOCsS1kM_AOvsYDAZDSCb7grv4CVSUS2bfmqUXdkl59j-IEyRHZW3y/s4000/Monorpinted%20organdie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDSnQoIe2ln2i177_yRF7t1MrHnPo7MD5asQCfliTRkkcikyPcGaC6S74y-Pm9V7GF35i2iMM69zOUFgD9MGL6-FC5UuvwKpqxzJiIk_NloZchL4aDkcyputwblBZKQSJhfTkMJdOCsS1kM_AOvsYDAZDSCb7grv4CVSUS2bfmqUXdkl59j-IEyRHZW3y/w200-h150/Monorpinted%20organdie.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The fabirc used will be my current favourite cotton organdie which take all sorts of colour pigment really well and retains it's semi-transparent nature as well as the wonderful crispness<br /><p><br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywQdwHMaj26vdblOxT8om9Rt1sHPxjsImTJAdIGEsEqf4EbgzRGkTwfa_fMmI89FK7SrrSGj5mzvmokeWO0zHGP50ESN2Zx6b7mw7XzyZom3J1vM41nvYNpGS315DRFq9vqktQYmlxbjJ2g1_4ajdcdvyd0gfieki6UP30jO45otNUGE8Bssk5fvBCg1Z/s4000/Monoprinted%20and%20inked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywQdwHMaj26vdblOxT8om9Rt1sHPxjsImTJAdIGEsEqf4EbgzRGkTwfa_fMmI89FK7SrrSGj5mzvmokeWO0zHGP50ESN2Zx6b7mw7XzyZom3J1vM41nvYNpGS315DRFq9vqktQYmlxbjJ2g1_4ajdcdvyd0gfieki6UP30jO45otNUGE8Bssk5fvBCg1Z/w113-h200/Monoprinted%20and%20inked.jpg" width="113" /></a></div>I have been working with black acrylic paint and inks in red and orange here but on the workshop students will be able to work in whatever colour they wish. We will make lots of prints and choose our favourites. There will also be dyed/coloured organdie to use for the Pojagi piecing.<div><br /></div><div>To book this workshop please contact <a href="https://eaubrinkstudio.co.uk/collections/workshops">www.eaubrinkstudio.co.uk/</a> or telephone 01553 611009</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-44054431881543303122024-02-25T22:56:00.000-08:002024-02-25T22:56:41.493-08:00Working with Solubles workshop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzAq7K93pu2GvlIppZK6tM2RJqEE9PjbOjhL2tai5vhiCYmO0gM8o0HjM6OD7SsDcCtQbO7p3KgkMGEpRhCrwPrBdPF76jdpxtL66i4TQXnAUT_CM4bjcmq0vKVfHbE7ZasktVIp20EJfawRqpljqeYZfCTwdHlR-Nc0dUSuxdlILnf7vGIAQNbz2c87E/s2168/Slips%20combined.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="2168" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzAq7K93pu2GvlIppZK6tM2RJqEE9PjbOjhL2tai5vhiCYmO0gM8o0HjM6OD7SsDcCtQbO7p3KgkMGEpRhCrwPrBdPF76jdpxtL66i4TQXnAUT_CM4bjcmq0vKVfHbE7ZasktVIp20EJfawRqpljqeYZfCTwdHlR-Nc0dUSuxdlILnf7vGIAQNbz2c87E/s320/Slips%20combined.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />if you would like to learn about working with solubles (wash away fabric and film) I am running a one day workshop at The Cosy Cabin on Monday 11th March 2024.<p></p><p>We will explore several techniques, including working with sheers with wire, before combining them to create a small panel. </p><p>All machine stitching. A good way to practice your free motion in a controlled way! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgToCQ6vZ-q73reP_TuPy6h3UAC_6VMvv5-7gGY7LTnYvT-I_qsaYC_sFerwB-9uS89jF9SfF9X6-lfPb8Y_26CGpGjbG-nCBCyYYWWqqgWR3V5uq-bcp3tEmr_WUuVaxoSSkohz_9eA7bTvQBgUS6vMl2HVkvrliLiLlFM8HbvYzBBIBCzffGJpeXwos/s3024/Aqua%20bond%20sample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgToCQ6vZ-q73reP_TuPy6h3UAC_6VMvv5-7gGY7LTnYvT-I_qsaYC_sFerwB-9uS89jF9SfF9X6-lfPb8Y_26CGpGjbG-nCBCyYYWWqqgWR3V5uq-bcp3tEmr_WUuVaxoSSkohz_9eA7bTvQBgUS6vMl2HVkvrliLiLlFM8HbvYzBBIBCzffGJpeXwos/s320/Aqua%20bond%20sample.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Date: Monday 11th March 2024<div><br /></div><div>Time: 10am - 4pm</div><div><br /></div><div>Venue: The Cosy Cabin, Risby Barns, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6QU</div><div><br /></div><div>Cost: £45</div><div><br /></div><div>To book please email mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-87472554741764069112024-02-12T00:51:00.000-08:002024-02-12T00:51:34.823-08:00Playing with Pojagi additional workshop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ocO82351Blhom7BsnNQUYe9qGuA3XX66B3gDLyFacipviK2uGqhzKfqhIZF6zlKOgsxJL3d_vRm0CRlxIG5x0xCug1oIlVwgg1qBLhZkKJ5rNDW0gVqHM9BBGC49l6nFX8hvXy_8ObyosUEzI7xD0Ru6gz1oxyJJuCcmZ9dflAPxeiMpTiaDxpNbTn1_/s3725/Hot%20Logs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3725" data-original-width="2222" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ocO82351Blhom7BsnNQUYe9qGuA3XX66B3gDLyFacipviK2uGqhzKfqhIZF6zlKOgsxJL3d_vRm0CRlxIG5x0xCug1oIlVwgg1qBLhZkKJ5rNDW0gVqHM9BBGC49l6nFX8hvXy_8ObyosUEzI7xD0Ru6gz1oxyJJuCcmZ9dflAPxeiMpTiaDxpNbTn1_/s320/Hot%20Logs.jpg" width="191" /></a></div>An extra 'Playing with Pojagi' one day workshop will run at The Cosy Cabin, Risby Barns, Bury St Edmunds IP26 6QU on Saturday 25th May 2024<p></p><p>A choice of three different designs and a wide range of colourways. All materials provided for £15.</p><p>If you wish to hang your double-sided stained glass inspired hanging in a specific place then please bring the measurements as we can adapt the design to fit.</p><p>Simple machine stitching.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-7688694610170172732024-01-22T00:28:00.000-08:002024-01-22T00:28:35.844-08:00Big 24 Quilt Show Affiliated Groups display<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgaNYM1-uBPgQBBV3Cq7fyk8thkdbVvsBIybitG1J9aMn_ForckmBzaviy4nfRWeKx2lkX-x1c3s_i_y9zucqjhugN8aq_pEhMp6KPyxVhG5gIPQYo-3rzn00RTcqC_-sC7QzJOLQwghHytfUj2Za2hdXBLd-SN6iZqbkCE16HEjGzkqtBXo3l_HBPsds/s1284/Image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1284" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgaNYM1-uBPgQBBV3Cq7fyk8thkdbVvsBIybitG1J9aMn_ForckmBzaviy4nfRWeKx2lkX-x1c3s_i_y9zucqjhugN8aq_pEhMp6KPyxVhG5gIPQYo-3rzn00RTcqC_-sC7QzJOLQwghHytfUj2Za2hdXBLd-SN6iZqbkCE16HEjGzkqtBXo3l_HBPsds/s320/Image.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>There are 28 textile groups who are affliliated to region 8 (Suffolk and Essex) of the Quilter's Guild. All were invited to have a free stand at the Big 24 Quilt Show and 17 groups will be exhibiting at the show.<p></p><p>This will be a fantastic celebration of quilting and textile art from the East Anglia region. </p><p>I am co-ordinating the affilated groups and will have work on show with two of the affilated groups.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWvh7fLRqMb-Kg62482U6Er2zQbcmds-kmn1LRhDURmT98D-_yQO5k5IpkFGlj2f2AqD8IBrzUlcUSpEEH1s29xozWL8LvVbxi2zof3WutjICWzxKI8JDVzcro9cCweJgWduQJtWzECcLv6h9aMQi1hA6brjcPekTs7tj2MqMDV0GeruLs7Rlfo6NUOK2/s4000/Mary%20fan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWvh7fLRqMb-Kg62482U6Er2zQbcmds-kmn1LRhDURmT98D-_yQO5k5IpkFGlj2f2AqD8IBrzUlcUSpEEH1s29xozWL8LvVbxi2zof3WutjICWzxKI8JDVzcro9cCweJgWduQJtWzECcLv6h9aMQi1hA6brjcPekTs7tj2MqMDV0GeruLs7Rlfo6NUOK2/s320/Mary%20fan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Out of the Fold will have a table display of the fans from the 'Unfolding' exhibition<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisF9Jyn-CD3q2LMPStpSm3S8NwnzvJsjoqnKzWIDvvDAncE4TjRiUfzhPxI2fA0hWzRLUiolwaM5ZixZVuNdaRH545e3CdlzqViUQc8unHlzxgFdcMiG31XM-wC5frT0he3VCg5WPqvj11hrQ4s1twwhZkhsR9RR7fRUyxWf9C5vJJTlKDmYbDEVfHDRQJ/s4000/IMG-20240114-WA0000.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisF9Jyn-CD3q2LMPStpSm3S8NwnzvJsjoqnKzWIDvvDAncE4TjRiUfzhPxI2fA0hWzRLUiolwaM5ZixZVuNdaRH545e3CdlzqViUQc8unHlzxgFdcMiG31XM-wC5frT0he3VCg5WPqvj11hrQ4s1twwhZkhsR9RR7fRUyxWf9C5vJJTlKDmYbDEVfHDRQJ/s320/IMG-20240114-WA0000.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div>Spotlight Textiles will have a joint group piece of work with all seven members contibuting a section. This is a piece of brand new work, the first in the exhibition series on 'Spotlight on...architecture' which will be revealed at the Big 24 Show<div><br /></div><div>There is also an opportunity for members of all the affiliated groups to enter quilts into the main part of the show. There is no charge and work of all sizes, styles and techniques are welcome - they just need to have a sleeve and be able to be hung from a traditional quilt stand.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href=" Mary Mcintosh <maryelmcintosh@googlemail.com> 08:24 (0 minutes ago) to Mary https://mailchi.mp/quiltersguild/region-8-the-big-24-exhibition-at-blackthorne-barns-april-2024-reminder-v2fkb1quf2-15112723?e=252ff59050 ">Enter Big 24 Quilt Show</a> Deadline for entry is 31st Jan 2024 and I encourage everyone to put something into the exhibition. Go on, show off your talents! And to come along to the event from 26th - 28th April 2024 at Blackthorpe Barn near Bury St Edmunds IP30 9HZ<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-54261251557901183192024-01-21T23:59:00.000-08:002024-01-21T23:59:39.084-08:00Goodbye to Spotlight Textiles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJGgCQu0U36NHBXeMNM08AiQPQ_XBt-bBcbFPke46Pugdom5fbNlEhDMPpbFIbGYeUzmalvM6FGXxi5SUVy9aVfIAopKoVQ0hfm3DE3WLRi7wVsRy5qQedGTfoa_VXe75-SbFtgzY0GQKN3vQe5foMF3HaPDnP5mmn1q0Z8i1hKgQ-CYo1hT3BepFjNEV/s720/Spotlight%20sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJGgCQu0U36NHBXeMNM08AiQPQ_XBt-bBcbFPke46Pugdom5fbNlEhDMPpbFIbGYeUzmalvM6FGXxi5SUVy9aVfIAopKoVQ0hfm3DE3WLRi7wVsRy5qQedGTfoa_VXe75-SbFtgzY0GQKN3vQe5foMF3HaPDnP5mmn1q0Z8i1hKgQ-CYo1hT3BepFjNEV/s320/Spotlight%20sign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been proud to be a member of the Spotlight Textiles exhibiting group, formed by some of the Advanced Stitched Textiles class of 2020.<p></p><p>The group have had two very successful major exhibitions of new work at the Pond Gallery in Snape Maltings with 'Spotlight on....East Anglia' in 2022 and 'Spotlight on....Heritage' in 2023. They are now well on their way to producing a third new series 'Spotlight on......architecture' with the first joint group piece being revealed at the Big 24 Quilt Show in April 2024</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now the group is well established it is time for me to leave and concentrate on making work for solo exhibition. I wish all members of Spotlight Textiles all the very best for the future</p><p> </p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-85319008993294060172024-01-20T05:33:00.000-08:002024-01-20T05:33:36.244-08:00Advanced Stitched Textiles Course 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2zcpgGHKThyv9tclnqF-qup7onR6mgDifbhOTDliqVb4UXv3vTMvNRfK1qBGUREcWvf-8IstE11r02I_rfLsgYyEb296YwMmohUZS8m_SAHDbVpY7DI8p2jvOVZ5f2jPfdOMjcFmUQ9ZsGQxdmBIxftW95bChY4ksvyrLh5nKco24oFAAbcaM5uIXvi3/s6016/General%20view.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2zcpgGHKThyv9tclnqF-qup7onR6mgDifbhOTDliqVb4UXv3vTMvNRfK1qBGUREcWvf-8IstE11r02I_rfLsgYyEb296YwMmohUZS8m_SAHDbVpY7DI8p2jvOVZ5f2jPfdOMjcFmUQ9ZsGQxdmBIxftW95bChY4ksvyrLh5nKco24oFAAbcaM5uIXvi3/s320/General%20view.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Applications are invited for the Creative Stitch Advanced Stitched Textiles course starting in September 2024.<p></p><p>This will be the final course I will teach as principal tutor at Creative Stitch. The course will run for one year with the opportunity to continue onto a second year completing in July 2026. </p><p>For more information please see <a href="https://sefwi.org.uk/creative-stitch/">Creative Stitch Courses</a> or email mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk </p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-27690287709103620622024-01-09T23:50:00.000-08:002024-01-13T08:56:42.066-08:00Textiles East Fair February 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ7YLtw9gVxfPb-q6TJEcKFajvhaNyhfkkOxWQQ23HPeosrZjtyozipjVKDhCGjdE7K7l_48oUJtBXnXm40w_sPasUAvadZTlsDjI8FDgjq67SO5sP1H8mWO-zAxe8Gg-cjo7mTiBPwwKFDsIFoVZ_ZxwcARf4mvimy_T1nX_iTqk6uNiws5JCK6uuSCg/s1123/TEF%20Advertising%202024.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="787" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ7YLtw9gVxfPb-q6TJEcKFajvhaNyhfkkOxWQQ23HPeosrZjtyozipjVKDhCGjdE7K7l_48oUJtBXnXm40w_sPasUAvadZTlsDjI8FDgjq67SO5sP1H8mWO-zAxe8Gg-cjo7mTiBPwwKFDsIFoVZ_ZxwcARf4mvimy_T1nX_iTqk6uNiws5JCK6uuSCg/s320/TEF%20Advertising%202024.png" width="224" /></a></div><a href="https://textileseastfair.wordpress.com/">textileseastfair</a> is always a treat to brighten the early part of the year. I will have a stand as usual this year demonstrating the 'Playing with Pojagi' technique and offering a variety of packs for sale.<p></p><p>I will also be exhibiting as part of Out of the Fold as we will be showing the 'Unfolding' exhibition series including our range of fans.</p><p>My 'Unfolding' piece shown at The Guildhall exhibition is too large for the Textiles East boards so look out for a brand new piece at St Ives</p><p>Out of the Fold will also exhibit a range of framed pieces - some old, some new, as part of the show - again look out for new work from me</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRegzSG5auPr9mbY8gxqAan0YObLptexW91Axorjy3UOo9WYTfpVwCtEIga0YHpoC12gCoTfA36QjJjoMPetc4rVC6HmTtkYdiHXNbz1P3B0ZpMlYwNW4BtzCt81oT9rrfALiXQFSAiNnTjDZu-s91VFHHK7f_FRijS9TgHbBqu1yTgpz0bSWK7mlMUFZ/s4000/Mary%20fan.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRegzSG5auPr9mbY8gxqAan0YObLptexW91Axorjy3UOo9WYTfpVwCtEIga0YHpoC12gCoTfA36QjJjoMPetc4rVC6HmTtkYdiHXNbz1P3B0ZpMlYwNW4BtzCt81oT9rrfALiXQFSAiNnTjDZu-s91VFHHK7f_FRijS9TgHbBqu1yTgpz0bSWK7mlMUFZ/s320/Mary%20fan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Venue: Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambs PE27 6WU<div><br /></div><div>Dates: Sat 10th and Sun 11th February 2024</div><div><br /></div><div>Entry: £7</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-61962625094810225242024-01-08T09:32:00.000-08:002024-01-08T09:43:28.732-08:00Quilters Guild Virtual Retreat 20th and 21st January 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2jTzSAjntLoy2btJCZE2JLlFIofocpanq_fNNRuribVjoojQ4PG0VXH6r8Lc_uPnO00kKXDPE8aLdbCtyGjxdZheBcG_DbyuuWIzQ2Ea87iXVz2Mo_pKDx-wXuGQDRL72APQCT8aqit6dyfUq6akNoTRMNiyEiwjo9PFC9JCjp1SzMThk_U7CeLhCSs2/s4000/The%20Weaker%20Vessels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2jTzSAjntLoy2btJCZE2JLlFIofocpanq_fNNRuribVjoojQ4PG0VXH6r8Lc_uPnO00kKXDPE8aLdbCtyGjxdZheBcG_DbyuuWIzQ2Ea87iXVz2Mo_pKDx-wXuGQDRL72APQCT8aqit6dyfUq6akNoTRMNiyEiwjo9PFC9JCjp1SzMThk_U7CeLhCSs2/s320/The%20Weaker%20Vessels.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br />I am delighted to be taking part in the Quilters' Guild Virtual Retreat on the theme of 'Recycle, Repurpose'<p></p><p>The Retreat is open to all members of the Quilters' Guild with a series of talks, demonstrations and social events over the course of the whole weekend.</p><p>My talk/demo is called "From Trash to Treasure" looking at ways of transforming throwaway items such as newspaper, teabags, sweet wrappers into pieces of textile art. Plus ways of using old net curtains and worn out bras to create highly textured surface pieces of 3D work</p><p>My' To have and to hold' series made using dress pattern tissue will also feature.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QKJ4rZVXcQuIU-ygEiCwCEkaWTcgQbWIV18tx50rLJtpAqKGLsIVCgZUKQqDUNfMU6IZEc47I6OBKMAGjedwR_wMgwWi3cT-E8-1pSv7X4Qi8vPl9H1V8YSTTS9tkjckQ3VLaxUUMvGi-gEBUnEaz0Pnvn5yoziHrBUBok7DSHkGb_y3229A078VR4kQ/s1341/IMG-20230502-WA0001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QKJ4rZVXcQuIU-ygEiCwCEkaWTcgQbWIV18tx50rLJtpAqKGLsIVCgZUKQqDUNfMU6IZEc47I6OBKMAGjedwR_wMgwWi3cT-E8-1pSv7X4Qi8vPl9H1V8YSTTS9tkjckQ3VLaxUUMvGi-gEBUnEaz0Pnvn5yoziHrBUBok7DSHkGb_y3229A078VR4kQ/s320/IMG-20230502-WA0001.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>One feature of the demonstration of the paper lamination process I use to convert paper into a stitchable fabric.<p></p><p>For more information on how to book for the retreat please visit <a href="https://www.quiltersguildshop.org.uk/products/recycle-repurpose-online-retreat-20-21st-january-2024">https://www.quiltersguildshop.org.uk/products/recycle-repurpose-online-retreat-20-21st-january-2024</a></p><p>The early bird discount of £40 for the whole weekend is still available for the next few days</p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-25185978921125537472024-01-07T23:45:00.000-08:002024-01-07T23:45:17.591-08:00One day workshop at The Cosy Cabin Sat 27th January <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUHEuYwAvnoWyizK_xz3dc1elyd5y3BuWLM8hZ2VvQVqNUCIW6rPiwFPQ8Bqso3LT32BSATAL73rfen14dg1BqkoZ68C4y0Aj37B92Xzlcy00lVzgS-yvbUSPq9rOItvK5cpAvjFAeqPd4M4aXtdSRaf5pUVJTxy6fo4wLMHGQI6gGpRLTdo_PYVxcmH9/s4000/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2228" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUHEuYwAvnoWyizK_xz3dc1elyd5y3BuWLM8hZ2VvQVqNUCIW6rPiwFPQ8Bqso3LT32BSATAL73rfen14dg1BqkoZ68C4y0Aj37B92Xzlcy00lVzgS-yvbUSPq9rOItvK5cpAvjFAeqPd4M4aXtdSRaf5pUVJTxy6fo4wLMHGQI6gGpRLTdo_PYVxcmH9/s320/1a.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><b>Playing with Pojagi -</b> to create a double sided stained glass inspired panel to hang in a window or against a white wall and which can be adapted to fit your planned space.<p></p><p>A contemporary interpretation of the traditional Korean patchwork technique of Pojagi but using a sewing machine and cotton organdie fabrics. </p><p>Choice of three designs and lots of colourways. All materials provided for £15</p><p>Suitable for all levels - just straight stitching required</p><p>Date: Sat 27th January 2024 10am - 4pm</p><p>Venue: The Cosy Cabin, Risby Barns, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6QU</p><p>Cost: £45 To Book please email mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk</p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-50189077761242404142023-11-16T04:57:00.000-08:002023-11-16T04:57:34.407-08:00Sudbury Christmas Craft Market 24th November 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZM9zdV-7iQaOJEnWSC3E6lR6FX_mjpAceBu3Bj523-eFEzrInMav62oEWOHPKpCHrQbKindtoeHHJVemKahIXymqY1G3GObwm9pY5SCHyhnvMFWEzB6xYSMJDRKnd47pD4C6VkfiAojNwOS433r87yHT_9yqXWXT4onxoPGwpDiAJXnvt6ByQ2eV6JI-/s485/1_edited.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="485" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZM9zdV-7iQaOJEnWSC3E6lR6FX_mjpAceBu3Bj523-eFEzrInMav62oEWOHPKpCHrQbKindtoeHHJVemKahIXymqY1G3GObwm9pY5SCHyhnvMFWEzB6xYSMJDRKnd47pD4C6VkfiAojNwOS433r87yHT_9yqXWXT4onxoPGwpDiAJXnvt6ByQ2eV6JI-/s320/1_edited.webp" width="320" /></a></div>I will have a stand in the newly opened St Peters Sudbury Arts Centre as part of the Christmas Lights Switch On event on Friday 24th November 2023<p></p><p>The Christmas Craft Fair will be part of an evening of entertainment, music and food stalls all over Sudbury Town Centre. The Craft Fair will be inside with stalls offering handmade crafts.</p><p>Friday 24th November from 5pm until 9pm</p><p>Free Entry</p><p><a href="https://www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/christmas">www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/christmas</a><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-21296028351006633582023-11-12T00:55:00.000-08:002023-11-12T00:57:22.478-08:00Playing with Pojagi workshop results<p> The new 'Playing with Pojagi' workshop I am offering is yielding some lovely results. I love to receive images of completed pieces. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmzPbbaevpZo4x3TlKZtOAW5kw7DkF-btiz75iUuB8iAuPhlZrt7xp3I71Q0x14L4nkokOzy3VeoL6dTSkMf_mbcL_GFLC37rh6PoEPWUeKGIbpKpr576YS6uxMG_r9Gyso3x5D4cHsTxjN82nXCUnkpZhCAezAm04gYgIHiu6qzbtlVSYNnZyl8Wuu2_/s4032/Yvonne.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmzPbbaevpZo4x3TlKZtOAW5kw7DkF-btiz75iUuB8iAuPhlZrt7xp3I71Q0x14L4nkokOzy3VeoL6dTSkMf_mbcL_GFLC37rh6PoEPWUeKGIbpKpr576YS6uxMG_r9Gyso3x5D4cHsTxjN82nXCUnkpZhCAezAm04gYgIHiu6qzbtlVSYNnZyl8Wuu2_/s320/Yvonne.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Yvonne Romain attended the 'Playing with Pojagi' workshop as part of the Quilters' Guild Regional Day in Essex.<div><br /></div><div>Yvonne made this beautiful piece specifically to hang in her downstairs bathroom. Doesn't it look great with the light shining through?</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have a particularl space in mind then bring the dimensions along to the workshop so we can adapt the design to your size.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can also choose from a wide range of colour combinations to match your decor.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next 'Playing with Pojagi' workshop will run at <a href="https://www.thecosycabin.co.uk/">www.thecosycabin.co.uk/</a> on Saturday 27th January 2024</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cost £45. To book please email mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk<br /><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-63586889886184786492023-10-23T11:21:00.000-07:002023-10-23T11:21:36.880-07:00Mutual Appreciation Meeting<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJmiO3ZYWJsZpDCj23iFR94kAKP4YLu_fJDqGnPPUMuy6-FplqmbJTm6b2jw386_jOd07glW5BrKtab0wSEuWfEOHT6Cv-cfzdmcn8PW4f__q6n2Uc08S43IDLnFuKI90gAhtft0e1-sbTpQU6phkyVk6GTZZz79p_CWvfnebx5LI6vfFuE5I6pskprXS/s1024/Maureen%20and%20Mary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJmiO3ZYWJsZpDCj23iFR94kAKP4YLu_fJDqGnPPUMuy6-FplqmbJTm6b2jw386_jOd07glW5BrKtab0wSEuWfEOHT6Cv-cfzdmcn8PW4f__q6n2Uc08S43IDLnFuKI90gAhtft0e1-sbTpQU6phkyVk6GTZZz79p_CWvfnebx5LI6vfFuE5I6pskprXS/s320/Maureen%20and%20Mary.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>It was an absolute thrill to meet Maureen Condon today who came to the exibition to see the pieces of work I had made using her hand embroidered silk.<p></p><p>Here are the two makers in front of the two 'Precious Pojagi' pieces of work. She had travelled all the way from Kent with her daughter.</p><p>Maureen used the Honesty plant seed and leaves as the inspiration for her design stitched on to a delicate silk georgette. These had been planned to hang in a window in her house. But life got in the way and they were put away to be completed later. </p><p>Maureen moved into sheltered accomodation earlier this year and donated her embroidery resources to Creative Stitch for student use. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvoQtc5H5smM0rhVm_Q2meDunqUrDgNRMmJIU5JXv9-5V3VVIEtQQT9IIPnkm_b5uVNAUF36bVjgLgd_26ngtlXuMd5m-GzgOwxMLjghQ8981YkTtj_kkwvjPKTHz0dmY37IZwdAaNEdhW9eSLjuU7q-8SNhzBvSh4hi7kAvOyyuvPq9MBo_kVC4q5eXc/s2723/To%20be%20completely%20honest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2723" data-original-width="1719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvoQtc5H5smM0rhVm_Q2meDunqUrDgNRMmJIU5JXv9-5V3VVIEtQQT9IIPnkm_b5uVNAUF36bVjgLgd_26ngtlXuMd5m-GzgOwxMLjghQ8981YkTtj_kkwvjPKTHz0dmY37IZwdAaNEdhW9eSLjuU7q-8SNhzBvSh4hi7kAvOyyuvPq9MBo_kVC4q5eXc/s320/To%20be%20completely%20honest.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>The beautifully hand stitched pieces were discovered inside a roll of silk fabrics. <div><br /><div>"To be completely honest" and "In all honesty" were made using Maureen's silk and my Pojagi piecing to show off the delicate double-sided work. </div><div><br /></div><div>Maureen and I also discoved that we also had a history of bookselling in common.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpHGKZabu5JBY0lpDv5Qw8RIMP4UNU0mmGCaWpyvezh1DOAsrPb7iyvDIWD88KKwIjuRWOLFf6QBlXMSyAPjxfVXHAP-l3AV7bRkgPIeEfqvzgw3_ZWW0pfOUNr9nPKWcyNZ4ENlutDF29E1v27m7e1Eiq0-fmbso77Wmnnucm47z0um7t-O41F9qq_LT/s4000/Judith%20and%20Maureen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpHGKZabu5JBY0lpDv5Qw8RIMP4UNU0mmGCaWpyvezh1DOAsrPb7iyvDIWD88KKwIjuRWOLFf6QBlXMSyAPjxfVXHAP-l3AV7bRkgPIeEfqvzgw3_ZWW0pfOUNr9nPKWcyNZ4ENlutDF29E1v27m7e1Eiq0-fmbso77Wmnnucm47z0um7t-O41F9qq_LT/s320/Judith%20and%20Maureen.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Also visiting today was Judith Mann who brought us together. Judith was Maureen's neighbour and friend and a student of Creative Stitch who brought in all the materials which Maureen donated. </div><div><br /></div><div>The 'Playing with Pojagoi' exhibition continues until Wed 25th October so still time to see these and all the other exhibition work.</div><div><br /></div><div>Quay Gallery, Snape Maltings, Suffolk IP17 1SP</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsNK9rLoG9B8u0rqE-YTg3b1nJId4qDeHYKfaE9ZkNwB6gu2X4ak4ujFYYMJYKI4_iHJg6KxAQ4_A-AlvyjKsRVzseMixBEqXNjnQ8kdTlogsnypRCussNnmo9TbnA_mfkXI0ZPeMf5NGzjjcoBv8Wedj_bhnJ-k2JccQ-UC0AamvzpP-tA3XQq0uryXU/s3600/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsNK9rLoG9B8u0rqE-YTg3b1nJId4qDeHYKfaE9ZkNwB6gu2X4ak4ujFYYMJYKI4_iHJg6KxAQ4_A-AlvyjKsRVzseMixBEqXNjnQ8kdTlogsnypRCussNnmo9TbnA_mfkXI0ZPeMf5NGzjjcoBv8Wedj_bhnJ-k2JccQ-UC0AamvzpP-tA3XQq0uryXU/s320/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-36575035908602564532023-10-18T02:10:00.003-07:002023-10-18T02:11:47.534-07:00www.marymcintosh.co.uk website updated<p>Updating my website is always the last job on the list. Apologies for it being so out of date recently. But ahead of my solo exhibition opening this week I have finally added a whole new series of one day workshops, workshops for groups and a new talk. Check out <a href="https://www.marymcintosh.co.uk/">https://www.marymcintosh.co.uk/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-61308584753856459942023-10-15T02:25:00.000-07:002023-10-15T02:25:04.730-07:00India Embroidery Holiday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMwWK5A7p6R8o4dSykyU-QLpcrX2UsfsFBg-Slc5U6kCPmQDmn9U2CGv57f4iScxk0LqChMZWVwzbRsuvttgmyf3y7LzrARbymUbFiXIef1e5XvieG2G-KlNt9qVIIUZoaXsOH8SnB6n69rrPrE74wgHmPjYd4DiRGtq6Sj4Y6yLKDQF56qdO_BtRIZRG/s2423/India%20Hol%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="2423" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMwWK5A7p6R8o4dSykyU-QLpcrX2UsfsFBg-Slc5U6kCPmQDmn9U2CGv57f4iScxk0LqChMZWVwzbRsuvttgmyf3y7LzrARbymUbFiXIef1e5XvieG2G-KlNt9qVIIUZoaXsOH8SnB6n69rrPrE74wgHmPjYd4DiRGtq6Sj4Y6yLKDQF56qdO_BtRIZRG/s320/India%20Hol%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am delighted to have been asked by Aahilya Holidays to host a fantastic trip to India in October 2025<p></p><p>This exciting holiday will take us to Delhi, Patna, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and visit brilliant textile museums and galleries as well as practical sessions on embroidery techniques, printing and dyeing.</p><p>You can book the holiday now on the Aahilya website with no deposit payment required until March 2024</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XQ6AtQ1MLAuxZs-TYiXUh9HEc6vbhWFbQMwO0WkAA4Vp6Dsj-IzVmWIBKR8BSVjSuzeMAS78N5_Y4kVY_T8uzsfYxLrPXXjgomSEmae-90BWmiHJU7-VE0yTfT6au8fv6hDVa_vP_H1DibuxDthbtWoigoq3ot1dtt9WaVRvYuRh2kqad5JCiR9GzHfy/s2410/India%20Hol%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="2410" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XQ6AtQ1MLAuxZs-TYiXUh9HEc6vbhWFbQMwO0WkAA4Vp6Dsj-IzVmWIBKR8BSVjSuzeMAS78N5_Y4kVY_T8uzsfYxLrPXXjgomSEmae-90BWmiHJU7-VE0yTfT6au8fv6hDVa_vP_H1DibuxDthbtWoigoq3ot1dtt9WaVRvYuRh2kqad5JCiR9GzHfy/s320/India%20Hol%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/0716/an-indian-embroidery-holiday-with-artist-mary-mcintosh">https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/0716/an-indian-embroidery-holiday-with-artist-mary-mcintosh</a><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-77941230746267510472023-10-15T02:02:00.001-07:002023-10-15T02:02:14.770-07:00Twice as good - two textile art exhibitions at Snape Maltings <p>Textile Art Group FibreFusion <a href="https://fibrefusiontextiles.com/">fibrefusiontextiles.com/</a> are exhibiting in the Pond Gallery at Snape Maltings from 13th October until 25th October. Their exhibition is inspired by the 'Fragility of Nature'</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhST90K6ykraT0FKnFMrrTskVhYkzAlgETqFUbzrakAcIvzq6QoLqETqf0-Xz_uuvnXRzFyJQQmUI1uQGoAoG7gtjZ4aNkC-gB8QvvEca2xTr4FcRD_DLfCF1drZBOFGccrgd8VJX-eWUThpQso3va-aZT8ehGWwT1TE2QCVtXKrh2tk2VHlX8PX_aM154_/s3600/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhST90K6ykraT0FKnFMrrTskVhYkzAlgETqFUbzrakAcIvzq6QoLqETqf0-Xz_uuvnXRzFyJQQmUI1uQGoAoG7gtjZ4aNkC-gB8QvvEca2xTr4FcRD_DLfCF1drZBOFGccrgd8VJX-eWUThpQso3va-aZT8ehGWwT1TE2QCVtXKrh2tk2VHlX8PX_aM154_/s320/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>If you visit during the second week of the Fibre Fusion exhibition you can also vist the Quay Gallery on the Snape Maltings site to see my solo exhibition 'Playing with Pojagi'<p></p><p> <a href="https://brittenpearsarts.org/visit-us/snape-maltings/quay-gallery">https://brittenpearsarts.org/visit-us/snape-maltings/quay-gallery</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-85594588039229490912023-10-12T04:14:00.001-07:002023-10-12T04:14:00.162-07:00Playing with Pojagi Solo Exhibition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPsqXSL0IWGcXmOuaKANxxUH0-kOXcQOwwfaseChjspRbCF6l0-RNjiEZu3G1GZ7MJsp2sMrPLpQ8DDcuhSBgKmAEJXXkOABaHl7QjMFcRdp_epLDHGYmlkmZ4_gni2wsjZJ8It6jk2olXhboPUaCOfKzuOPbYjdZkess7RqpjOxazirunnu8i2-HFhVX/s3600/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPsqXSL0IWGcXmOuaKANxxUH0-kOXcQOwwfaseChjspRbCF6l0-RNjiEZu3G1GZ7MJsp2sMrPLpQ8DDcuhSBgKmAEJXXkOABaHl7QjMFcRdp_epLDHGYmlkmZ4_gni2wsjZJ8It6jk2olXhboPUaCOfKzuOPbYjdZkess7RqpjOxazirunnu8i2-HFhVX/s320/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>Coming up soon is my solo exhibtion 'Playing with Pojagi' at the Quay Gallery, Snape Maltings, Suffolk IP17 1SP from 20th - 25th October 2023<p></p><p>For the past couple of years I have been developing ideas using the versatile piecing techniue to create light semi transparent double sided hangings.</p><p>Pojagi is a traditional Korean patchwork technique originally done by hand with tiny stitches and the Korean fabric ramie.</p><p>My contemporary interpretation is all done by machine and using cotton organdie fabric combined with lots of other materials.</p><p>On show will be pieces which have been seen at other group exhibitions aroudn the region during 2022 and 2023 plus some new pieces made for this show</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPWdG_C46IZ79eIiOmEsGSELr-fk_T4zy6AYqx6W1a0Wb9elBqSsVaUbwx1YtWasX-LlpRvogG9foFxrPVxnZpHNJfeL-JKX8ZbfPEEma5bFwG09QbWZmfWZRQzPVIv8m_bu9WrT1ax9-i9enNsHzdPM2EvUUnMSoGEZhcGAbdMV9wQBqw9rcgqfgptGb/s1220/IMG-20231008-WA0099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPWdG_C46IZ79eIiOmEsGSELr-fk_T4zy6AYqx6W1a0Wb9elBqSsVaUbwx1YtWasX-LlpRvogG9foFxrPVxnZpHNJfeL-JKX8ZbfPEEma5bFwG09QbWZmfWZRQzPVIv8m_bu9WrT1ax9-i9enNsHzdPM2EvUUnMSoGEZhcGAbdMV9wQBqw9rcgqfgptGb/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0099.jpg" width="233" /></a></div>This piece "Dallinghoo Hoard" was fisrt seen at the the CQ Iceni exhibition but will look different when seen in a white walled gallery and aginst the light<div><br /></div><div>It wil be lovely to welcome visitors from 10am - 4pm each day</div><div><br /></div><div>Free entry<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-12485672699575742382023-10-10T04:10:00.001-07:002023-10-10T04:10:39.745-07:00In action......talk for Quilter's Quilt Regional Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1C7lGH2fWaTbG6cq06JjDYZngiktNhHqY0fNAOI3GQC2Ye-M3uqtUBEHhsvjpzf7zbuqLMQPdpLiukrdnbKfxQm-tPYTo9jxafesvIOdDjVxNEXOto-6-AkfAyZ9cNn1Zk7hP157_ay2cOAfYxj28gIHPhgyirQC9YWBnAHxQS8_ILX-A_Lqt9OI9tkS/s2048/IMG-20231008-WA0019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1C7lGH2fWaTbG6cq06JjDYZngiktNhHqY0fNAOI3GQC2Ye-M3uqtUBEHhsvjpzf7zbuqLMQPdpLiukrdnbKfxQm-tPYTo9jxafesvIOdDjVxNEXOto-6-AkfAyZ9cNn1Zk7hP157_ay2cOAfYxj28gIHPhgyirQC9YWBnAHxQS8_ILX-A_Lqt9OI9tkS/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0019.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Being in front of the camera means that I do not often have images of myself in action teaching, demonstrating or giving a talk.<p></p><p>Thanks to the lovely Jayne Emsden who took lots of photos of my talk at the Quilter's Guild Region 8 (Suffolk and Essex - my home region) on Saturday</p><p>The title of the talk was a new one and put together just for this event called "Is Mary McIntosh still a quilter?"</p><p>I definitely started as a quilter but as I have worked with more experimental materials such as paper, plastic and metals then my work have become more mixed media. However almost all of this work is also contructed of two or three layers stitched through - the definition of a quilt</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueT51v5I_KB2mIvYYGh82nxzIjHbvvJmDBCo8OPV2X3Lt2cp9zwsXLEI0aCXC9iwzWWIGhWkp79RqwYy7svXRKyo9AbnqspiFRis6HZ7CTeHE8bxQIn8WkAzaEuLVoUBEy0_AI3col0yijLR3PCp_gWVQjKK9phlzlyxKgdViRLBT9lP5A-77K0RaGkiy/s2048/IMG-20231008-WA0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueT51v5I_KB2mIvYYGh82nxzIjHbvvJmDBCo8OPV2X3Lt2cp9zwsXLEI0aCXC9iwzWWIGhWkp79RqwYy7svXRKyo9AbnqspiFRis6HZ7CTeHE8bxQIn8WkAzaEuLVoUBEy0_AI3col0yijLR3PCp_gWVQjKK9phlzlyxKgdViRLBT9lP5A-77K0RaGkiy/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0010.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>For example this triptych made using cellophane sweet wrappers inspired by a stained glass window in the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona may have used a heat gun and soldering iron but is still stitched through all six layers of organza, cellophanes, felt, and finally fabric. It is still a quilt.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwuFLVIuXKGm8zkRmIQ9nBCJrCTUyBx9h-DuPs1JOaqRbwGZ2-5nWnfR543ohyfJzYfL-gFXknjmLRZ5xwn65nUmG3HLGERnGnYSvIjKWj361-Sj3Dv0HgFvvbhGbz65XQJD_UZ_fbp0DoX7joea7yLOW6AvY4boQV47QMIK0pK4iGnPlTCJRAsTUFA2E/s2048/IMG-20231008-WA0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwuFLVIuXKGm8zkRmIQ9nBCJrCTUyBx9h-DuPs1JOaqRbwGZ2-5nWnfR543ohyfJzYfL-gFXknjmLRZ5xwn65nUmG3HLGERnGnYSvIjKWj361-Sj3Dv0HgFvvbhGbz65XQJD_UZ_fbp0DoX7joea7yLOW6AvY4boQV47QMIK0pK4iGnPlTCJRAsTUFA2E/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0012.jpg" width="240" /></a>Combining experimental techniques such as lamination with materials like newsprint has resulted in this piece "Opinion(s)ated made for the Contemporary Quilt challenge 'In Print'</p><p>But despite the unusual materials it is still four layers (voile, paper, felt and fabric) stitched through - still a quilt</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_xhIc9JoEc7v0gAhkSxpfkjU5_u1MftXOPUSB0E_GirBvg9CDbFd58Ihe3M1Z7RyiCAYiJhydSNUaqnCTTj22avDNyLEVifCJ-ENLSlKov5tEKoVxpzxu8TOSWrqhnbacTlPJo1oWJdsVhioNXteGp0iSeUvAC8EYEO_pOdZ5sCs7kYPiRFwYHuNlBuz/s2048/IMG-20231008-WA0060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_xhIc9JoEc7v0gAhkSxpfkjU5_u1MftXOPUSB0E_GirBvg9CDbFd58Ihe3M1Z7RyiCAYiJhydSNUaqnCTTj22avDNyLEVifCJ-ENLSlKov5tEKoVxpzxu8TOSWrqhnbacTlPJo1oWJdsVhioNXteGp0iSeUvAC8EYEO_pOdZ5sCs7kYPiRFwYHuNlBuz/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0060.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>But the talk did include some pieces - particularly those done in the last couple of years exploring the Korean Pojagi technique - which are definitely not quilts. Only a single layer of fabric patchworked together with enclosed seams</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN0HHKhrAELIoqEkC_XdEijtDjAhDwX5CB8L6Y0c0f2hfanDLR92ARHU5qg_Vt01974wp3S23_Au_fHTDgB-j4IIQBypaTHkiFPYIyv6M5cc5iV4QuCjsSN66QVzZdlxULNGrbw3RIrgNEywX-4s4R93PxNckDz87A-ghe4nOnhgSFpBWhfjh7MqWgtXk/s2048/IMG-20231008-WA0089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN0HHKhrAELIoqEkC_XdEijtDjAhDwX5CB8L6Y0c0f2hfanDLR92ARHU5qg_Vt01974wp3S23_Au_fHTDgB-j4IIQBypaTHkiFPYIyv6M5cc5iV4QuCjsSN66QVzZdlxULNGrbw3RIrgNEywX-4s4R93PxNckDz87A-ghe4nOnhgSFpBWhfjh7MqWgtXk/s320/IMG-20231008-WA0089.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And definitely not this dress made from dress pattern tissue and combined with other sheer fabrics and stitched. Inspired by a wedding dress pattern from 1962<div><br /></div><div>But I will always be a quilter at heart and aim to use the traditional skills passed on from previous generations to make new and hopefully exciting work</div><div><br /></div><div>For me the choice of materials as well as technique are key factors in determining the outcome of the work</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to book a talk for your group - quilters, embroiderers, textile artists, artists - then please email</div><div>maryelmcintosh@gmail.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Cost is £125 for an in-person talk or £100 via zoom<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-91266498636540394092023-10-04T06:42:00.002-07:002023-10-04T06:42:45.297-07:00Out of the Fold Exhibition ON NOW<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjbssS31cbUQI_cty3WPDwQPLr1Y1xJPr7XcoYOtfw6F5sX3jWv7I_NMRT14fhzLn7jCV0yATvoO5zNU4B7GAbsENmN9JTg1LxozyhjwXszZhK3OgFr_Fdg724folVvf0wY88_7d0E2LylpisrrKHUezxHN6FGhF61bD1C-hyi58hSYtRU_KUUFjvsly1/s3362/Cross%20words%20whole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3362" data-original-width="2930" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjbssS31cbUQI_cty3WPDwQPLr1Y1xJPr7XcoYOtfw6F5sX3jWv7I_NMRT14fhzLn7jCV0yATvoO5zNU4B7GAbsENmN9JTg1LxozyhjwXszZhK3OgFr_Fdg724folVvf0wY88_7d0E2LylpisrrKHUezxHN6FGhF61bD1C-hyi58hSYtRU_KUUFjvsly1/s320/Cross%20words%20whole.jpg" width="279" /></a></div>'Cross Words' was revealed as a finished piece at the 'Unfolding' exhibition by textile group Out of the Fold on now at The Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR<p></p><p>Open until Sunday 8th October 2023. 10am - 4pm each day</p><p><br /></p><p>'Cross Words' was made using cutting from different daily newspapers, many telling stoires of the battles, arguments, disagreements going on in our contemporary world - not hard to find!</p><p>These paper cuttings were laminated create a stitchable fabric before beng stitched with letters to form words.</p><p>Black squares were also made using the lamination process but onto black fabric</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNpWdzK6scJTFNpOgBRvkD3_zKeRtL52UeiOP90nUOxDP7xYhfJ3YSS3YV_TS3fro6WXz8g0hFsR-MDiY4Y8amA0WzfGepv0_NcePZ9rCzVpQiR19LrbOOcYSErVPF4_PubYIgGKJ2r-E_QdSsKRSwqLIbp6SgoNO5fZppflsGTVuY6oESqbCQp9l1ebh/s4000/Cross%20words%20(detail).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNpWdzK6scJTFNpOgBRvkD3_zKeRtL52UeiOP90nUOxDP7xYhfJ3YSS3YV_TS3fro6WXz8g0hFsR-MDiY4Y8amA0WzfGepv0_NcePZ9rCzVpQiR19LrbOOcYSErVPF4_PubYIgGKJ2r-E_QdSsKRSwqLIbp6SgoNO5fZppflsGTVuY6oESqbCQp9l1ebh/s320/Cross%20words%20(detail).jpg" width="320" /></a></div>All 169 squares were joined using the Pojagi piecing technique with every seam stitched twice - it all took a while.<div><br /></div><div>The result is a large work measuring 56" square.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can see 'Cross Words' at my solo exhibition 'Playing with Pojagi' at the Quay Gallery, Snape MaltingsIP17 1SP from 20th - 25th October 2023</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXcANn02alX_VMRF_eCUXqJz5qadWqN3OKW2ou_iFFTxWCG3KLRSnSGo0U52FDmgLO5ccFJjC1G4GiRhCN9SgeroquqqguHVKrAaleS3xYP_oNAg9tARdydbHf-KDFqSbWNnPKhKZgei0HVA7cJTJtlUHN7euez5eWkQ3Rb1XFgE5Okz2BIPMP7cM6WBU/s4000/General%20view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXcANn02alX_VMRF_eCUXqJz5qadWqN3OKW2ou_iFFTxWCG3KLRSnSGo0U52FDmgLO5ccFJjC1G4GiRhCN9SgeroquqqguHVKrAaleS3xYP_oNAg9tARdydbHf-KDFqSbWNnPKhKZgei0HVA7cJTJtlUHN7euez5eWkQ3Rb1XFgE5Okz2BIPMP7cM6WBU/s320/General%20view.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>General view of the Out of the Fold Exhibition - lots to see<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-27457933314575995272023-10-04T06:05:00.002-07:002023-10-04T06:05:57.612-07:00New one day Monday workshops at The Cosy Cabin<p> A new series of one day workshops at The Cosy Cabin, Risby Barns, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6QU</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9p74eBtFSWtTiLHvrkKWtypNKvhL1n6Cdk1NAYd8zpBNtntF-nkL3JiIkYmjEihdaAJehPX05vHn60-dV6ME4ggfjazd3jnj-Gt3y1_9yP4hxW1vxfcLX9621LJz3ppp-d5hwz_ETYIyMfO1SXLElUt5M31FUMEDoi2Rrgdh76ccEmj0U6cNrvRGYWJl/s3945/Saturday%20workshops%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3945" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9p74eBtFSWtTiLHvrkKWtypNKvhL1n6Cdk1NAYd8zpBNtntF-nkL3JiIkYmjEihdaAJehPX05vHn60-dV6ME4ggfjazd3jnj-Gt3y1_9yP4hxW1vxfcLX9621LJz3ppp-d5hwz_ETYIyMfO1SXLElUt5M31FUMEDoi2Rrgdh76ccEmj0U6cNrvRGYWJl/s320/Saturday%20workshops%202023.jpg" width="222" /></a></b></div><b><br />Monday 13th November 2023</b><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Playing with Pojagi</b></div><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Choice of three different designs and lots of colourways to make a double-sided semi transparent panel using the Pojagi patchwork technique. Sewing machine required. </span></p><p><b>Monday 27th November 2023</b></p><p><b>Putting on the Glitz - </b>back by popular demand!</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Building up layers of colour, texture and shine using paints, sheers, foils and glitter film to create a sumptuous piece of cloth ready to stitch. Surface design.</span></p><p><b><span> Mo</span></b><b>nday 22nd January 2024</b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzrYuI5U60apvSJ74AVS-EhAjQ9urOHUm3owSXw4PLxvcAdy5hBRjmEBMLEGtsmcgGhmLhDyB-mI2IASHGwFbINnKKSqCt3uYTQB_ibg43mwU1LhXnTbi-F4i0yGQ1K2iXC5L8MDc2y5kvf8WeFRsujMz3soyBRuULWV-aTHC18Icm4Zbj9VuKXbHiZcH/s3680/Workshops%20flyer%20jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3680" data-original-width="2681" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzrYuI5U60apvSJ74AVS-EhAjQ9urOHUm3owSXw4PLxvcAdy5hBRjmEBMLEGtsmcgGhmLhDyB-mI2IASHGwFbINnKKSqCt3uYTQB_ibg43mwU1LhXnTbi-F4i0yGQ1K2iXC5L8MDc2y5kvf8WeFRsujMz3soyBRuULWV-aTHC18Icm4Zbj9VuKXbHiZcH/s320/Workshops%20flyer%20jpg.jpg" width="233" /></a> <b>Monoprint Magic</b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">We will make simple stamps and com ine these with monoprinting to create unique fabric before using this to stitch a small panel using the Pojagi piecing technique.</span></p><p><b>Monday 12th February 2024</b></p><p><b>Lovely Lutradur</b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Working with th spunbond to colour, foil, stitch and burn. The result will be a small vessel.</span></p><p><b>Monday 11th March 2024</b></p><p><b>Working with Solubles</b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">A good introduction to working with solubles to make stitched and wired slips ready to apply to a small stitch panel</span></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b> Monday 8th April 2024</b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TSIqgZA05H2HVkC2Hu-t_t-UnvjZJkJSrkEHqotbUy0xubliEUA2Ny20lqk_LHxbXNdA_cV1Xvt_SqwVDcCseM-iCB-twyBWPsKYfNReVxim1fuQ8LUQHKc2fo-9cDhjAHDICvgNrQ25ULIIEJXI7PWC1rzvgydTanwoAAY9s5JiCxVIy-Z2GaNFeIMG/s2592/Pattern%20of%20Life.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TSIqgZA05H2HVkC2Hu-t_t-UnvjZJkJSrkEHqotbUy0xubliEUA2Ny20lqk_LHxbXNdA_cV1Xvt_SqwVDcCseM-iCB-twyBWPsKYfNReVxim1fuQ8LUQHKc2fo-9cDhjAHDICvgNrQ25ULIIEJXI7PWC1rzvgydTanwoAAY9s5JiCxVIy-Z2GaNFeIMG/s320/Pattern%20of%20Life.JPG" width="239" /></a><b>Pattern Of Life</b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Using dress pattern tissue and the paper lamination technique</span> to create a stitchable fabric which will then be stitched using the Pojagi piecing technique.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />All workshops are £45 for the day. 10am - 4pm</p><p>To book please email mary.cs@sefwi.org.uk</p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-15905491132176751172023-09-21T23:59:00.001-07:002023-09-21T23:59:37.601-07:00It's an honour!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhht1HHE6T7INnxjHXbMjjghzY_LtDmzpJhxoQNMcNn-qMVuZQcEbLf-qAPE9T7fxQPDvJ2lNQdpg1139OM-fEoWXcHkpQytfLARpPRN-Pu5vzL9aeEKNsMP3_ZpQtz3wVao3YF7kqvRnbG8zyRxyqBTAeRNSH5XC1yntfM3ovlACTQuxJnKsOWg5LfRn-C/s4000/CQ%20Iceni.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhht1HHE6T7INnxjHXbMjjghzY_LtDmzpJhxoQNMcNn-qMVuZQcEbLf-qAPE9T7fxQPDvJ2lNQdpg1139OM-fEoWXcHkpQytfLARpPRN-Pu5vzL9aeEKNsMP3_ZpQtz3wVao3YF7kqvRnbG8zyRxyqBTAeRNSH5XC1yntfM3ovlACTQuxJnKsOWg5LfRn-C/s320/CQ%20Iceni.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am proud, and very touched, to have been awarded honourary membership of the CQ Iceni group.<p></p><p>We started this new Contemporary Quilt group for the East Anglia region in September 2021 and I was joint chair with Annette Morgan until no longer able to attend meetings owing to the best of reasons - looking after my grandson every Thursday</p><p>At the AGM this year the group kindly awarded me honourary membership so that I can continue to be involved and sometime in the future begin to be more actively engaged again.</p><p>May I personally thank Annette, the committee, and all CQ Iceni members for this honour.<br /> </p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-29109111179135681362023-09-20T23:40:00.000-07:002023-09-20T23:40:21.710-07:00'To be completely honest'<p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiua2-WRMQNhLhx6rtysYG-w3PuQDcQ6Xsq_gl-ZiyxWlWwt9zl0WWYt3E66fsxeS_t8CokoCHomw6MhSXWQA1iSJcEmR-OWcGd8Mcd7sDqD-FW1HwikKNaIr7x3WdWNT23ifxun-rJLUPMXZaoZ7DBHvs9zQe9Cllt26Y-wgJcDVURa0yHCX4xCZxKSR0_/s4000/20230820_140307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiua2-WRMQNhLhx6rtysYG-w3PuQDcQ6Xsq_gl-ZiyxWlWwt9zl0WWYt3E66fsxeS_t8CokoCHomw6MhSXWQA1iSJcEmR-OWcGd8Mcd7sDqD-FW1HwikKNaIr7x3WdWNT23ifxun-rJLUPMXZaoZ7DBHvs9zQe9Cllt26Y-wgJcDVURa0yHCX4xCZxKSR0_/w180-h320/20230820_140307.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Treasure unrolled</td></tr></tbody></table>This is a nice story. </p><p>Creative Stitch is often approached by people wishing to 'destash' and wish their resources to be used by students. This is a good way to keep down the costs of materials required by the courses.</p><p>Judith Mann brought in a whole car load of donated materials and equipment from her neighbour Maureen Condon who was moving into sheltered accomodation. </p><p>This treasure trove was sorted through, some sold to students, some offered for sale at the Graduate Show, and some added to the Creative Stitch resources for student use.</p><p>I selected a roll of what looked like silk fabrics to add to my 'Shrivel Up and Dye' box. When I unrolled the bundle I discovered that there were several beautifully hand stitched pieces on the lightest silk georgette with designs inspired by Honesty leaves and seed heads.</p><p><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRvQgkdWsdh2WckQxNli9tFCDN_MuL45MPJ2i2d70iaiZC5g25DigIQf8OSpjKwow09hde4tYkd8E2833OnoYcYRX2Nf0K1RbL-FffhLT0zBQceAV6W8okx6RGo_sUjUsuGZ1-yxMM4-y8stA7oQJ3cOSvLlq3TJeDB9SFYh2ZzlXYzglPJjYmb1NSG52/s4000/20230820_161011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRvQgkdWsdh2WckQxNli9tFCDN_MuL45MPJ2i2d70iaiZC5g25DigIQf8OSpjKwow09hde4tYkd8E2833OnoYcYRX2Nf0K1RbL-FffhLT0zBQceAV6W8okx6RGo_sUjUsuGZ1-yxMM4-y8stA7oQJ3cOSvLlq3TJeDB9SFYh2ZzlXYzglPJjYmb1NSG52/s320/20230820_161011.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work in progress</td></tr></tbody></table>I thought that these double-sided light and floaty pieces deserved to be celebrated and the original stitcher ackowledged.<div><br /></div><div>The Pojagi piecing technique I have been using all year is a great way to showcase precious pieces when combined with white cotton organdie. All the raw edges are enclosed and looks beautiful with the light shining through.</div><div><br /></div><div>"To be completely honest" was made for the STARS annual challenge on the theme of 'Going to Seed' and can be seen in full at my solo exhibition in October 2023</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be completely honest on the label and admit that I am not responsible for the hand embroidery but just the facilitator to bring the work to light and will of course completely acknowledge and credit Maureen Condon who is now 90 and living in Kent. Thank you Maureen.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMKgc7cEdr_BV2J95d3pglftG0tw_evhW3lQQBHhhrMO9J13LPWu9Yy01ZAbbg2gslcRBTHL3pfHufKkUKSaQzvw4CBxe4H69GehqHoeowM3zKo1NwvgAV0CNZCnj1GfIRalja8pLudwdz_uyAXtSkSvS1B8dj0w9v6Al3zGQjAoCQ2T9CnLYP1Z6W8pg/s3600/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMKgc7cEdr_BV2J95d3pglftG0tw_evhW3lQQBHhhrMO9J13LPWu9Yy01ZAbbg2gslcRBTHL3pfHufKkUKSaQzvw4CBxe4H69GehqHoeowM3zKo1NwvgAV0CNZCnj1GfIRalja8pLudwdz_uyAXtSkSvS1B8dj0w9v6Al3zGQjAoCQ2T9CnLYP1Z6W8pg/s320/2023%20solo%20exhibition%20poster.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div>20th - 25th October 2023 </div><div><br /></div><div>10am - 4pm each day</div><div><br /></div><div>Quay Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk IP17 1SP</div><div><br /></div><div>Free entry</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-10614213143370104002023-09-19T00:37:00.001-07:002023-09-19T00:37:41.730-07:00CQIceni Exhibition 23rd and 24th Sept 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGME1bsk5sA9MJ39YmHVLnY-vlQRI1qF9BUiArYo6VAvjcMRi3_lmo-2KKxaZHilGLTGdqQ71e0zuNRi2tMW7wkYdE9m1ECt-riOyve7_zH5SZVqfHm2vpSNv-h2csncc9ebU7nV0zYkWPERK_68mq6s75LkCZKjymBMoTJnmBgOnkCjv4eBdG3JGUKRan/s994/Exhib%20flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="994" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGME1bsk5sA9MJ39YmHVLnY-vlQRI1qF9BUiArYo6VAvjcMRi3_lmo-2KKxaZHilGLTGdqQ71e0zuNRi2tMW7wkYdE9m1ECt-riOyve7_zH5SZVqfHm2vpSNv-h2csncc9ebU7nV0zYkWPERK_68mq6s75LkCZKjymBMoTJnmBgOnkCjv4eBdG3JGUKRan/s320/Exhib%20flyer.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>Please come along to the first exhibition by Contemporary Quilt group CQIceni<p></p><p>There will be a range of work on display by members of the group inspired by the Iceni tribes of East Anglia</p><p>Croxton Village Hall, Croxton, Thetford IP24 1LN</p><p>Entry £3 (inc a donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance)</p><p>Traders: Cosy Cabin, Mellymade Designs and The Woodland Haberdasher(Sun only)</p><p>Refreshments with homebaked cakes!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJjkYYq2wtknHFlGeQku01at6w1-uQ4vriUAK1RN5EKnqwYR5DbE9sTeNeZmyeDLcf2nAE-qZQGQFRDnMypQOIF7m0rAW9qinnL6Gi_BbIvALd2sFtbDFpfJkVmbebHGLU9VQbNIRKsmL0az_MHxkIwyNroMgLZgjbh2iHiVjGw-4GhlSjVpgZrEbTu-N/s2450/20220116_173209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2450" data-original-width="2431" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJjkYYq2wtknHFlGeQku01at6w1-uQ4vriUAK1RN5EKnqwYR5DbE9sTeNeZmyeDLcf2nAE-qZQGQFRDnMypQOIF7m0rAW9qinnL6Gi_BbIvALd2sFtbDFpfJkVmbebHGLU9VQbNIRKsmL0az_MHxkIwyNroMgLZgjbh2iHiVjGw-4GhlSjVpgZrEbTu-N/w199-h200/20220116_173209.jpg" width="199" /></a></div>'Symbol' challenge - members made 8" square pieces inspired by the theme<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8EHDvTL5XwfNR59AURMIwtN6A3NTWMqhashmFMmVZs_l2kT-OcRzKmBu5ELg4qmpyYlp08h9w7DTXm3FR7ZOImWozxACdYgLbv9H-rFnsOztRp6wC2YwI0BusHkuAzk5N1-NfsUPQqs867h6Yf5U8ZTNqQ4v5XbQhK8YwiYllaM1yIZziMJKgQKRd1D-/s4000/Block%20print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNeVuwtiz12KYmiYaPT5MM9ZG1Q0t5XONAcBrQO-0LNeJ4L2NRzQ6rAoz-PukbNNxs17rjDrf3qbGxYsAhWfMLvbhYRP4nalY8wRgPOOPaNIrkjiejufyc5dro3Nh2NfW9sqwDD3yN6VMlrBBa29Va3Z_pQJDZTUw-IAHzmzFkNaeYZQ09ik5kYH649ab/s320/20230918_152246.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>'Dallinghoo Hoard' - a large piece of work inspired by the find of 840 Iceni coins in a field in Suffolk in 2008<br /><p><br /></p>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044458253351098235.post-56120657166834654122023-08-24T05:17:00.003-07:002023-08-24T05:17:38.536-07:00Dallinghoo Hoard <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLoI4NpMqnunBKcP0B7HoFXDC-g_bOnS-Lx_V8oqMViM0lFSkmBc4Ivygu8LxXc9JUTuszUMTWB_v3JVqTGJNKEKQWvkZTjt4lgdvOP73rHXmRpAe3MWxSubhP1RIFfRa1ntUJbTqk6rb-0__BgcW4xo0r_EbW4c2Md1OiVKieSb77unmsozAY2Dn6B4CV/s450/1692813792527810051497177843621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="450" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLoI4NpMqnunBKcP0B7HoFXDC-g_bOnS-Lx_V8oqMViM0lFSkmBc4Ivygu8LxXc9JUTuszUMTWB_v3JVqTGJNKEKQWvkZTjt4lgdvOP73rHXmRpAe3MWxSubhP1RIFfRa1ntUJbTqk6rb-0__BgcW4xo0r_EbW4c2Md1OiVKieSb77unmsozAY2Dn6B4CV/w200-h168/1692813792527810051497177843621.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The inspiration for my piece for the CQ Iceni exhibition is the Dallinghoo Hoard discovered in Suffolk in 2008. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gaC_4PtKHAp2Zb4XrQ-R8At_h4m6MZalu_rtiDSwcUtj_dL3wUbXYv4VhzmObThO-hH_8ftJSt9hAcn671njYekLCxd4FAFhlT4oAju7zxUgL6ma_eC4R84JZ0Agj2iOVWLX2JEfznhfM6d5pxmZ7tbhYPSkrM9H831psmszlMCV6ZYR7Wa4R1Sq_Y62/s3957/20230822_144026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2499" data-original-width="3957" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gaC_4PtKHAp2Zb4XrQ-R8At_h4m6MZalu_rtiDSwcUtj_dL3wUbXYv4VhzmObThO-hH_8ftJSt9hAcn671njYekLCxd4FAFhlT4oAju7zxUgL6ma_eC4R84JZ0Agj2iOVWLX2JEfznhfM6d5pxmZ7tbhYPSkrM9H831psmszlMCV6ZYR7Wa4R1Sq_Y62/w200-h126/20230822_144026.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>First step was to make some stamps using simple designs taken from the coins - lots of moons and crowns and the funny looking Iceni horse!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXCddgsal5s3TfnD7TTQEYr7DiE_OzRMxAjhv3zDeKec8jOog3qAxu2jDALxdlGRPjAmxxaSEfWnsGkNtgpoFBFQSkNclK_Q0eIkn1w4ZTQWjJKGGytfS3RCeZkA9u4i83CnfqYKJTTuzzZDaJav7C6mDxBBOdi9oxJxqa9TxKvx1V77c-Huu7d0VdO5O/s4000/20230823_111058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXCddgsal5s3TfnD7TTQEYr7DiE_OzRMxAjhv3zDeKec8jOog3qAxu2jDALxdlGRPjAmxxaSEfWnsGkNtgpoFBFQSkNclK_Q0eIkn1w4ZTQWjJKGGytfS3RCeZkA9u4i83CnfqYKJTTuzzZDaJav7C6mDxBBOdi9oxJxqa9TxKvx1V77c-Huu7d0VdO5O/w150-h200/20230823_111058.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Then used a gelliplate and acrylic paint to make monoprints. I think this 'moon crown' design is my favourite<br /><div><br /><p>Then second and third overprints with ink sprays and brusho washes to build complexity and a suggestion of ageing and decay</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXOMhMZpqFxOyqjHIRqjkXX6nO-6kereDlZ1NyvW-NMqbDjhpPz98N9953FT3JEp6CXXMessYZLX6uasVfdOuQIrLESta9JOF19AkHJN68UCv0RLCtjGzVxNfds5F11w8Tpq8kp_gJ6TU4HlcvNqBt1osYnw1zKJEFZ9Ei0l3zKc2dJT56j5zeHVK-KNR/s4000/20230823_111146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXOMhMZpqFxOyqjHIRqjkXX6nO-6kereDlZ1NyvW-NMqbDjhpPz98N9953FT3JEp6CXXMessYZLX6uasVfdOuQIrLESta9JOF19AkHJN68UCv0RLCtjGzVxNfds5F11w8Tpq8kp_gJ6TU4HlcvNqBt1osYnw1zKJEFZ9Ei0l3zKc2dJT56j5zeHVK-KNR/w150-h200/20230823_111146.jpg" width="150" /></a> The original hoard find was 840 coins. I am aiming for 60.</p><p>Using my current favourite colour palette of paynes grey, rust orange and turquoise</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc0_sTzy9PNY5NakyEIXYduh8lvh3228eSmm4pSYfDAv1gyu9_1HciZXNCBkgDU2q_VxdfDHRKcyHWEFngVp1_Q0SFF8B4RDJMO8soVQIbhkdJaqLjiXkdChBrFvI1Hg53VREV-AEWcfqceHx_dS4nyMBfly6w9u4XXq7iXKOn20BndfbB3jiauCNBZd0/s4000/20230823_121049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc0_sTzy9PNY5NakyEIXYduh8lvh3228eSmm4pSYfDAv1gyu9_1HciZXNCBkgDU2q_VxdfDHRKcyHWEFngVp1_Q0SFF8B4RDJMO8soVQIbhkdJaqLjiXkdChBrFvI1Hg53VREV-AEWcfqceHx_dS4nyMBfly6w9u4XXq7iXKOn20BndfbB3jiauCNBZd0/w150-h200/20230823_121049.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Stamps looking well-used. Still lots of life in them - may make a second piece!<br /><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOp-6EsDLoyTWXAtbDqeWk9pFGa4qi0WM2lbRHVENuLDiofSaGsjYFEgzG1s9ymN1hSBNT8VW88ac4ReS3X6AxGGvTbIblwsETMRPclY03yK-PowIfnPYi2JUn-TyUfSG5brZ0dMhYQMcutr_g5e2Z36ESUAfJ4uGBb-9ImFr47D4ybyahLBhp0i4lHdQA/s4000/20230824_074732%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOp-6EsDLoyTWXAtbDqeWk9pFGa4qi0WM2lbRHVENuLDiofSaGsjYFEgzG1s9ymN1hSBNT8VW88ac4ReS3X6AxGGvTbIblwsETMRPclY03yK-PowIfnPYi2JUn-TyUfSG5brZ0dMhYQMcutr_g5e2Z36ESUAfJ4uGBb-9ImFr47D4ybyahLBhp0i4lHdQA/w150-h200/20230824_074732%20(1).jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Next step to dye some background fabrics. Really should have used natural dyes used at the tie of the iceni but all out of madder and woad so used procion instead. </div><div><br /></div><div>Orange and turquoise joined by indigo, forest green and burgundy. The cotton organdy dyes really well and retains it's crispness after washing</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3Eg0yVdc5ZY1YVilbv-u95GgcWX7UoR50-hoYKhykc5ogzJDdKlY6kbSFEbXxq4eA7cU5x0fsKMg0qJGTGKouaMK6QalXOlRxNbwnhcjmeqFiYBEkX9OdhiSm4aiDYpwGB8uQ_7E6S23GpPISqviJ899o6b0yrfOtrLD4tRQvmOgC05yQh0jSFXZjFke/s4000/20230824_074700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3Eg0yVdc5ZY1YVilbv-u95GgcWX7UoR50-hoYKhykc5ogzJDdKlY6kbSFEbXxq4eA7cU5x0fsKMg0qJGTGKouaMK6QalXOlRxNbwnhcjmeqFiYBEkX9OdhiSm4aiDYpwGB8uQ_7E6S23GpPISqviJ899o6b0yrfOtrLD4tRQvmOgC05yQh0jSFXZjFke/w150-h200/20230824_074700.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>The first 'minted' coin - 59 more to go<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKKKXJfOSjwqx5EGEhqWBuR6Jpihci5d0hfhV9KWeyswIh1bbx9eKtVUpgzQk4THW5uBF7PCM_tZ5Ig4-xvKTli0Ycc1NezUJo-1IGs1o2hROfz-7gzMcd_IVj0pGIUuQmO4UztOzcXHinfNo6Kfm4LiWfTHI3aDS65R1KvWIt7moNWYNq7_NxFCxnnAc/s4000/20230824_074650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKKKXJfOSjwqx5EGEhqWBuR6Jpihci5d0hfhV9KWeyswIh1bbx9eKtVUpgzQk4THW5uBF7PCM_tZ5Ig4-xvKTli0Ycc1NezUJo-1IGs1o2hROfz-7gzMcd_IVj0pGIUuQmO4UztOzcXHinfNo6Kfm4LiWfTHI3aDS65R1KvWIt7moNWYNq7_NxFCxnnAc/w150-h200/20230824_074650.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div>This piece of work will be shown as part of the CQ Iceni exhibition at Croxton Village Hall, Croxton, Thetford IP24 1LN</div><div><br /></div><div>Dates: 23rd and 24th September 2023</div><div><br /></div><div>10am - 4pm each day</div><div><br /></div><div>Entry £3</div><div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhasFwACGDyrKfVOqI7GsYbf-uPgvWBkjqCpqJoJ1inYDmuLrwv3ZydoJrkTuKM21rUnOYf6Qbbmm0rDmvuqAlwspRhAlwaYfaqVriWhaDJXokoO5722hZ6vM3ySUK3Gh6PX5wcgL5jcphnvuy212uwtVIe1KAu7b4Df1QA3LIbom8L1hTRvNJh8aFcvcMu/s994/Exhib%20flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>TheCopperQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550228140882291586noreply@blogger.com0