DYEING TO STITCH
Conference Workshop with Arlene Shawcross “Gathering” Saturday and Sunday 9 &10 March 2013
Bring List
Saturday Afternoon : Dyeing
Apron and gloves
Kitchen roll
2 bowls ( washing up size - or similar ), plastic jug, small pudding basin ( disposable is fine )
Freezer bag with tie closure
Plastic bags for carrying wet fabrics home
Notebook and pencil
* Please note that none of this equipment should be used for food purposes after the workshop.
Dyes and fabric will be provided
Sunday : Stitch
Fabrics and threads from Saturday
For those who did not attend on Saturday please bring background fabric plus a selection of small pieces of lighter fabrics ( sheers, scrims, velvet etc ) and a few hand stitching threads all in your chosen colour scheme.
Everyone : Plain fabric e.g calico or similar - 1/4 - 1/2 metre
Sewing machine Darning foot if you have one Hoop that will fit under the sewing foot of your machine
* Machine threads
Chunky knitting wool that can be stitched over
Fabric scissors and small pointed scissors
Soluble fabric if you have any*
Small beads that link with your colour scheme *
Spare machine needles, needles suitable for hand stitching e.g. chenille needles and a needle suitable for beads*
* These items will be available for purchase should you wish to do so
