On Demand: Workshop: Encrusted with Eyelets with Mary Sleigh
Join embroidery artist and tutor Mary Sleigh online for this slow-stitching hand embroidery workshop which was recorded on July 9th, 2022.
Location
Online
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About this event
Registering for this event gives you access to the video of Mary Sleigh's online hand stitching workshop Encrusted Eyelets which was recorded on July 9th 2022. The video cannot be downloaded, but will be available online for at least one month after registration.
Creating a densely stitched background or lacy effect, using it formally on counted thread fabric, spilling out organically or scrambling across a surface, or even used as an isolated stitch, are some of the possibilities when using eyelet stitches.
During the workshop we explored these possible ways of working using a variety of fabrics and threads to give a range of effects. These encrusted fabrics can be used as a decorative panel or pocket or as an embellished fabric for bags, purses and book covers.
Mary presented a video showing the process and techniques and then viewers stitched along with her. A PDF of showing examples and details of the technique will also be available.
Materials List
- Embroidery frame or hoop
- Fabric marker - pen or pencil
- Selection of buttons or small circular shapes to draw round
- Any fabric that is not too tightly woven or any of the following: even weave, counted thread fabric, canvas or loosely woven fabric from your stash
- Round-ended tapestry needles to suit thread thickness
- Threads – twisted threads work best such as perlé
- Scissors
The inspiration for this workshop came from Mary's studies of a Hausa robe.
African textile traditions are one of her special areas of interest and there is a lot of inspiration/information in her book Exploring African Themes in fabric and stitch available from her website http://www.lizard-dance.com/.
Your Tutor
Mary tells us "My love of fabric and thread started as a child and developed during my career in primary education and then for many years as a Tutor and External Verifier for City & Guilds embroidery and textile courses. I am passionate that our textile heritage should be celebrated and welcome opportunities to tutor, mentor and share experiences with those wishing to extend their practice. I love the contact with embroiderers through teaching at workshops and Summer Schools and more recently online.
I now enjoy the freedom, time and challenge of pursuing my own creative work as a full member of the Embroiderers Guild, an active member of the Textile Study Group, writing, teaching and exhibiting throughout the UK and abroad, in Sweden, Canada and Australia and New Zealand.
In the role of Textile Advisor for the Lincoln Diocese and Coventry and York Cathedrals I have opportunities to support the care and conservation of church textiles as well as promoting the design and making of new work and have also completed several commissions myself for parish churches."
We are running a number of short workshops and demonstrations which are £2.99 for members and between £10 and £15 for non-members. As well as upcoming events, members can also access recordings of past workshops at a reduced price, to watch at their leisure.
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