I have been busy preparing some samples for the
Patchwork Bib class I'm teaching at
The Stitch Gathering. The first bib has a cute wee patchwork strip across the middle and the second, as well as a patchwork strip, has some applique and embroidery.........I'll be teaching how to make the first one and the second shows just a couple of examples of how easy they are to personalise.
I had a 'meeting' with Jo a few weeks ago (well, lunch with a bit of work chat in among the general blether!) and Jo very kindly gave me the fabric I have used for these bibs - so if you're taking the Patchwork Bib class, and can't decide what fabric to bring, you can make yours just like mine by
visiting Jo's shop!
:: the linen is a beautiful linen/cotton mix -
Essex Linen in Natural and is lovely to work with, Jo has several linens which you can
find here
:: the printed fabrics are all Nested Owls prints from the ADORNit range (
this link will take you to Jo's ADORNit collection) - these fabrics are classic Jo - she loves owls!
:: the back of the bib is flannel (soft and absorbent so perfect for bibs), Jo has some
flannels here (I also like to use
this flannel)
I know that Jo is close to getting out class information to all The Stitch Gathering attendees which is very exciting news. One of Jo's brainwaves is fabric tickets - perfect. Take a look at them
here and read about how they will be turned into a charity quilt
here. I really love this idea but, so far, haven't had any flashes of inspiration to suggest how I should personalise mine.
I'm really looking forward to The Stitch Gathering - it is set to be a great day. And my class is in the morning so by lunchtime I can relax and really enjoy the fun! What about you, do you take this sort of thing in your stride or would you, like me, get a little nervous before-hand?
13 comments:
A little nervous?!?! I'd be a total mess already - which is why (despite Jo's not inconsiderable powers of persuasion) I flatly refused her offer for me to teach! Love the bibs and was looking at that fabric just this morning!
Lynz - I'm just trying not to think about it too much! And I bet Jo was hard to say no to! Juliex
I'd be nervous too. In fact, I wouldn't be confident enough to do this at all! I'm sure you'll be great though, you make such lovely things :)
I would get a bit nervous, but you sound well prepared and the bibs are lovely so I'm sure it will all go very well. Enjoy yourself, as soon as you get started it'll be great fun, I'm sure :) Bethx
haha you and Lynz make me sound like an evil genius! These are gorgeous Julie, I love the appliqued owl. Thanks for all the plugs and for getting your class supplies list to me just now!
Love the little bibs, they are so lovely. I would be nervous too I think but I'm sure you will be fantastic!
M x
You will be fine you are great at what you do and those bibs are so very pretty.
I would be nervous, but it's great to do things that take you out of your comfort zone. I hope you really enjoy it. The bibs are lovely, I love Essex linen. Julie x
The bibs are so pretty. Love the fabric!
Your bibs look lovely, I'm sure everyone will enjoy making them and you you will have a good day out. The charity quilt idea is such a good idea.
Sarah x
Your students are going to have a ball!
You'd think after a fair bit of teaching and lecturing I'd be inured to nerves but I still get them when I teach a class, I think it's a good thing as long as they're not too bad, keeps you sharp.
Best of luck with it Julie :) I'm sure you'll be great and have a good time once your there, don't worry I would be feeling the same slightly nervous, I get terrible nerves sometimes, but I'm sure you'll be great because your bibs look fantastic and love the embroidery too :) wishing you loads of luck :) safxxx
Och, I'm sure it'll be fine :o) (says she having not even started her class samples yet *ahem* )
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