Naturesthreads in 2015

I Hope you all had a peaceful and reflective Christmas - spending time with loved ones and remembering the importance of family - friends and other  people in our lives!!

Naturesthreads has new plans for 2015 - As well as the patchwork & quilting. I will be  adding dressmaking and home sewing - I already have patterns in stock -

A mixture of womens', childrens' general sewing and mens'.

There will be more workshops - dressmaking - home sewing- and new patchworking/quilting projects - including a brand new intermediate quilt - some of the blocks are pictured here.

As I am very much a people person - I'd like to focus on you so I plan to  hold more functions - more opportunities for you to meet like-minded people and to share your love of textiles.

 And -- wait for it -- I have missed the knitting and wool far too much so starting again in the New year - I will be holding regular stitch & share sessions and starting to stock selected yarn and patterns again!!

I wish you all a very happy & healthy New year and hope to see you all again in the New Year!!


God Bless 
Sue..x

Party!!!

Thank you to all of you who came to my party - It was fun - I hope you enjoyed the day - I had a good time but I was tired by the end- wouldn't change it though- twas good fun!!

Here are a couple of photos plus a photo of a most amazing and delicious cake given to the party by the wonderful Elaine.

It's party time!!!

Hi All,

 Well Summer is on its way - but I hope it tarries for a while!!

I have had a great holiday - and things are hotting up for the new term !!

There is a lot of new exciting fabric in the barn and more on its

way. 

I will also be running some different workshops this term including some home sewing and some simple dressmaking including childrens clothes making. 

 However my big news is that this month I will have had a shop for five years - so we are having a party!!! YAY!!

September 20th at the barn!! 10.00 - 4.00 

 There will be food & drink - free patterns - special offers - a lucky dip plus lots more!! 

Come and help me celebrate - Everyone welcome!!!

Sun dresses & sun hats continued 

So I made  a sunbonnet and dress for Aleesha - I thought I'd better make one for Lovisa as well.

 So I quickly made a shirred sun dress with matching reversible hat - I used to make these every Summer for my girls - so quick and easy to make and so comfortable and easy to wear, wash, & iron. 

Wear them on their own with sun cream or over a t shirt - or under a little cardigan  there are so versatile - and when they've gotten too tall for it - they make great little tops too! 

Sunbonnets & Sundresses 

It has been so warm lately and my little grand daughter doesn't like the sun in her eyes and we don't want the sun to damage her pretty skin or her eyes. so I made her a proper sunbonnet to keep the sun from her eyes from her skin from the back of her neck and from her pretty curly hair!

 I chose a lemon floral print because it would reflect the sun and the colour would suit her and I lined it with lemon. It has a wide brim that can be turned back a flap for the back of her neck and pretty ties so it stays on.

 I was very pleased with it. 

I loved it so much I decided to make a matching sun dress. The bodice is lined with lemon gingham - the armholes and neck edge are top stitched in lemon and there is a zip at the back.

 I hope her mummy likes them!!

 

Summer Sale 

My summer sale continues - I am adding more fabric to the sale shelves every couple of days and more pre-cuts too!!

These are just some of the new fabrics added today - more being added on Friday 

The fabric is greatly reduced - some are half- price and i am going to be continuing this sale for at least another ten days 

 so if you're free and love a bargain - come on over

take care 

 God bless 

 sue..x

Summer Time 

Hi all,

 I haven't been on this blog for a wee while - things have been pretty hectic !!

I finally managed to finish the advent stockings calender as pictured 

This was fun  and quick to make - just iron some vilene on to the panel - cut out the 24 stockings repeat with vilene and some backing fabric. Cut out 24 stocking shapes - sew the stockings to the backing stockings right sides together - trim and clip curves - turn right sides out press under 1/4" on top cuff and topstitch. Attach to your garland-- simple!!

I have also been planning my summer school - which starts on 18th August. Everyday for two weeks ( not Sundays - you all know I don't work Sundays) I will be laying on a teaching session - there are lots to choose from - and I will be putting them on the website very soon!

 Also at present and for the next couple of weeks - I am holding a Summer sale - fabrics and pre-cuts - very exciting!!

and of course I will be closing the barn for three weeks so that I may have my annual break!!

 So all in all - quite a lot is going on - and I will also be planning Naturesthreads birthday treat for September - it's going to be fun & i'm a going to be busy busy busy!!

 take care everyone 

 God bless 

Sue..x