Isn't it lovely to see the sunshine? I do hope you have managed to get out and about this week and enjoyed a little of it too. I love Spring time, always so much hope and anticipation for the year ahead.
We had a wonderful walk along Dawlish Warren beach and nature reserve yesterday
The water in this picture was gradually running down the beach towards the sea. No idea where it was coming from!
Here we are playing around with our shadows!
Looking back towards the nature reserve from the Exmouth end of the beach.
Today we have been out in the garden having a really good tidy up. I was so pleased to be out there, as this time last year I was not well enough. It was interesting to see two year's growth on some of the plants I was cutting back!
Ok now on to the title of the post ......
Last week our Textile group met up for another Play Day. There are about 9 of us and we do something different each time and take turns to hold it at a different house each time. Synthetic fabrics and soldering irons were the order of the day. Have a look at these pictures to see how we got on.
All set up and ready to go.
Notice the essential items, cup of tea and plate of biscuits!!
Making marks with the soldering iron
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Here we are busily working away.
These are all the bits and pieces we produced during the day.
All joined together using the soldering iron. Not a stitch in sight!
Very detailed butterflies and some pretty flowers
This last picture is a small piece of my own work. I made stripes of blue and gold first and cut across them to create little squares. I then joined them back together alternately to make the check pattern. It is no more than 4" square. So very satisfying :)
Thank you to all the ladies who took part in the Textile Play Day
Have a good week everyone!
See you soon
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Isn't it wonderful to see the world coming back to life and it's lovely to be out in the fresh air. I couldn't believe it when you said all the pictures your group made were soldered (that doesn't look right but you know what I mean). They're beautiful, I love butterflies. Glad to see you have the obligatory crafters tea and biscuits. Have a lovely week.
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Thank you Ali, there was not a stitch in sight :)
DeleteNice to see photos from your walk, Dad said you'd been out in the sunshine. Looks like the Play Day went well, lovely creations! I must say, I did spot the plate of biscuits though and I'm a little bit jealous right now! x
ReplyDeleteAww, a trip to the shop coming on I think :)
DeleteLove Dawlish Warren and those pic's remind me of childhood holidays, thank you for taking me back.
ReplyDeleteThe meet up looks like great fun
It's one of my favourite places nearby, especially right at the end opposite Exmouth. Yes we had great fun thank you :)
DeleteI love the sound of your play days, it certainly looks like you all had a great time experimenting and the pieces you all created are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, we do have a lot of fun :)
DeleteHow lovely to be by the sea, I would certainly venture out more often if I did.
ReplyDeleteHow great to have a little group of like minded people and even better to try new techniques. Thes works look amazing, loving the delicate butterflies x
I find I miss the sea if I'm away from it for more than a few days. The play days take a bit of organising but it is well worth the effort :)
DeleteSo many lovely creations! Using a soldering iron sounds fun, i can see you all enjoyed yourselves. I've ventured into the garden this week too, its lovely to see pretty things starting to appear isn't it, i'm so glad you are well enough to get out there and enjoy it this year xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's quite satisfying using the soldering iron on fabric; it cuts like a knife through butter. Oh yes, I am really pleased to be feeling better this year :)
DeleteIt's blowing a gale here pouring with rain and it's freezing so I think it will be a while before I get out into the garden. That looks like so much fun how nice to try different things like that, I love all the finished items. :) xx
ReplyDeleteAww that's a shame, but look on the bright side - more 'crochet time' :)
DeleteBeautiful pictures - love your shadow one. Really impressed with the result of the soldering iron and synthetic fabric.
ReplyDeleteYes we were playing around on the beach like a couple of kids, couldn't resist it :)
DeleteWow, who would have thought a soldering iron could do that!! Lovely. How nice to be able to get together with like minded people, and of course not complete without a brew/biscuits/cake! haha
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoy the day and are already looking forward to the next one :)
DeleteLovely photos of Dawlish Warren, I cannot wait until August when we will be enjoying two wonderful weeks in East Devon. I am hoping you might have one of your big crochet workshops going on when I am there. Amazing what you can do with a soldering iron. xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, there wont be another one until the Autumn. If you would like to have a go yourself I can provide you with a huge ball of yarn and a huge hook, just send me an email and we can work something out :)
DeleteWow, you've certainly produced some interesting stuff with just a soldering iron! It's quite amazing, I would never think of doing that. Glad to see you had the essential supplies organised too ;-) xx
ReplyDeleteCutting with a soldering iron is very therapeutic and made even more enjoyable when you have the essential supplies!!! :)
DeleteCutting with a soldering iron is very therapeutic and made even more enjoyable when you have the essential supplies!!! :)
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