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by Anne Smithies | Feb 23, 2014 | Dyeing, Gallery, Homepage
What do you get when you take an ecru yarn, dyes, water, heat, a bit of time, the internet and a crochet hook? Well… I took two of these: Added them to a dye bath and then dried the coloured yarn… overnight…. Then I searched the internet to find a...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 22, 2014 | Gallery, Homepage, Quilting, Tutorials
Ever wanted to make your own reversible table runner? MADBIRD MAKES : DIY PATCHWORK QUILTED TABLE RUNNER TUTORIAL Select six 2.5” strips of full width fabric. (NB: Jelly roll strips are a good place to start.) You will work all seams with a ¼” seam. Stitch the six...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 13, 2014 | Dyeing, Gallery
A ‘Promise Present’ was given as a Christmas present to my younger son. We were so caught up with negotiating a complete overhaul in our bathroom (including replacing a rotten floor) as well as hosting numerous workshops at the Chapel Gallery, I...
by Anne Smithies | Feb 2, 2014 | Dyeing, Gallery, Homepage, Reflections
I need colour. Bright, breezy, uplifting, zingy colour. I have been playing with acid milling dyes. Changing ecru yarn into vivid leafy green gorgeousness. I struggle with what type of artist I am. I always have. I’ve envied people who KNOW exactly who they...
by Anne Smithies | Oct 2, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Uncategorized
What an incredible event this was! Now, I know, I had a few cauliwobbles along the way and I was working hard all year developing, designing and making finished hangings, cushions and a multitude of kits and patterns. But I did it! I got it all done and the stall...
by Anne Smithies | Sep 18, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Upcoming Shows
I’ve been busy these last few weeks getting the final bits ready. I’ve been booked for a talk at the Richmond and Leyburn Embroidery Guild tomorrow (gulp) and a stall at Yarndale next weekend at Skipton Auction Mart. During my preparations I have developed...
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