I recently came across the Facebook page of a local Craft Centre (The Court Cupboard). I was interested to see their programme of workshops after attending one a couple of years ago. It was a day course where I made this folded-fabric covered box. The Court Cupboard were having a drive to get 100 ‘likers’ for their Facebook page and, what do you know, they were at 99!! I couldn’t resist and immediately clicked, leaving a little message too! They came back with a message of congratulations and said to pop in for a complimentary coffee and cake (not knowing whether I lived down the road or the other side of the world!). They would leave a note behind the counter for whoever was on duty.
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| HST quilt slow progress (borders added) |
I didn’t need asking twice and called in a couple of weeks later for a browse of the lovely crafts. The crafter manning the counter (they take it in turns) welcomed me and I started to explain who I was, expecting him to rummage behind the counter for a note about me. Before I’d finished my sentence his face lit up with understanding and he was welcoming me like a celebrity, offering me refreshment and explaining to the other visitors who I was. It was quite a welcome, I can tell you!
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| June block for Tag Square Bee (subsequently found out recipient is no longer part of the Bee) |
On a similar subject, I’ve booked a weekend course in November with Jennie Rayment at Farncombe Estate called Texture into Sudoku. I took the list of materials required for the course to my quilting club last month and they happened to have a few books by Jennie that I was able to look through to get more information. While doing this, I noticed one of the designs looked familiar. It was the method I’d used to cover the box (above) at The Court Cupboard! Well, at least I have an idea of what’s in store for me in November now!!
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| Bees of a different kind! |
I found this lying on the settee when I got home from work the other day. Apparently DS bought it. I wonder if he got the idea from the bees trying to take up residence in my shed. Whatever the reason, I haven't asked what his plans are!!
Bye for now
Teresa x
3 comments:
That box is fantastic. I love the wonderful shapes and textures that can be achieved by folding fabric. Like origami but with softer lines. Perhaps you could do a tutorial for us sometime? Maybe after your course in November?
I really like your colorful square! It's very pretty. I have a friend who keeps bees and he sells the honey. Yum!
Your local craft shop sounds great! And BEES! How exciting...!
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