2018 Challenges and Workshops!!

Well, here we are then in 2018..........not sure exactly what happened to 2017, but hopefully we are heading into another exciting year!!

Last time I wrote I was busy getting ready for our local Christmas Fair.  It was a super weekend, I met lots of lovely people, and got some invaluable advice from Claire @ Spellbound by the sea, thank you.

Ready for the Christmas Fair 2017

Following Claire's advice I now have an  Etsy Shop as well as my website.  I will be adding new items in the next few weeks to both Etsy and the website so please feel free to check them out!

Now, as we are all settling into 2018 and getting over all the excitement of the Christmas and New Year festivities its time to set myself a goal!

I am finding it a tad difficult to settle down and get creative, so I have decided to bump start myself with a little challenge!  I am not the best at keeping on top of challenges......but hey there is always a first time!!

So.....as I am fascinated by the 'inchies' that creative folk make and show on Pinterest; my challenge is to (hopefully) make one a week (!!).  They will be no bigger than 4" square and will use a different technique each time.  The thought being that this will give me the opportunity to delve into; and develop new ideas, that will hopefully grow into pieces of work.

Tyvek - Challenge 2018

This is my first one; using Tyvek, fabric paints, chiffon and a little bit of magic! I love it and I am looking forward to getting started on the next one!


As well as 'Challenges', Etsy and the website, I will also be running a selection of workshops in 2018.  At the moment I will be based at Coast & Country, Crafts & Quilts, but I am looking at adding another venue in the next couple of months.  I will keep you posted.

Cutting Mat Tote

Workshops 2018

Tuesday February 13th 
Cutting Mat Tote 
Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts

This really useful tote includes several pockets for rulers and rotary cutter.  A 'must have' for taking quilting equipment to workshops!

Shadow Cushion 

Tuesday March 13th
Shadow Cushion 
Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts

A modern twist to the traditional 'tumbling block'.  It is completed using both the foundation piecing technique and quilt as you go method.  A full to scale plan is included in the workshop.

As seen at the V&A

Tuesday April 10th & Tuesday April 24th
Trapeze Tunic 
Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts 

This is a departure from quilting and a venture into dressmaking (where it all started for me!)  It is a super pattern which can be made with short sleeves, 3/4 length sleeves or sleeveless.  A sample will be hanging at Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts and permission has kindly been given by Merchant and Mills to use their pattern for this workshop.  

Thank you for reading, and best wishes for 2018.

Carolyn