Silk painted box

Silk Painted Box

First of all I made the decorated material by painting with silk paints onto cotton.
The Box is a fairly simple square box shape made with mount board . four sides and top and lid with pieces of mount board slightly smaller for the lining.
proceed with box making techniques, then embellish with sequins on the top.

For more things to do with silk paints try my DVD Silk Painting for Card Makers, send request to my email leisurelearners@gmail.com

Knitted Cakes

These were fun to make for a granddaughter's pretend teatime favourites.

A book is available from Amazon " Knitted Cakes"

Water Soluble machine embroidery

This bag was made with Dorset Embroiderers Guild.

The handle is a belt from a charity shop and the fabric is linen from India.



Shadow applique and quilting

This shadow applique and shadow quilted hanging was completed in a workshop with South West Quilters.

Ear Muffs - Stick Weaving

Stick weaving is an ancient craft. These ear muffs are available at £3.50 plus £1 p&p.  Contact leisurelearners@gmail.com.

Hand painted silk ties

Silk Painted Ties

Available for £11,99 plus £1 p&p - please apply to leisurelearners@gmail.com

For more silk painting ideas try my DVD Silk painting for Card Makers

available for £6.99 plus £1.99 p&p from leisurelearners@gmail.com

Embroidered Picture

This embroidered picture was done on a workshop with www.gingerfig.co.uk

Handbag notebook

Using fabric and mountboard this project was made with Shirley Sutton

Embroidered picture

This embroidered picture was done in a workshop with Gingerfig  http://www.gingerfig.co.uk/

Strippy embroidered bag

This bag was made in a workshop with Jan Tillet  http://www.jantillett.co.uk/

Felt beaded necklace

This is an easy project and can be done in one evening.

Using felt wound around a BBQ stick and then embroidered with  beads these felted beads look stunning.

For more information the book is " Beaded Felt Jewellery" by Helen Birmingham.

The result is a glamorous necklace that is very light to wear.