Corris Uchaf, Wales
Posts tagged bumble bee quilting
Quilting Bee in Corris
Jan 22nd
Well, we quilters of southern Snowdonia had our meet up — Thanks to all of you who could make it to these rural, frosty climes.
After some games, scones, high jinks and the few introductions that were required, we are now looking at a weekly group meeting on a Tuesday and a monthly group meeting on a Thursday. The idea is to hold here at Bumble Bee Quilting in Corris Uchaf on Arriva bus route x32.
If you couldn’t make it today and are interested, please let me know here – just so I can organise space to ensure you are all accommodated and included. These groups are open to all – those who are new to quilting and those with more experienced fingers – any one with an interest in fabrics, design and sewing is more than welcome
Anyway – thanks all – hope you enjoyed the day and take care on the roads home.
Lets Get Buzzin’
Nov 28th
Or Plan Bee as Plan A has nearly completed ….
Get together open yo Everyone with an interest in quilting @ Bumble Bee, Corris Uchaf
Sat 22nd Jan 2011
11am – 3pm (refreshments provided)
Come and let us know what you want from a ‘Quilting Bee’
Your chance to get the group you want ….
The group will be co-ordinated to include all levels of experience from complete beginners onwards for anyone interested in and around Corris, Machynlleth, Tywyn and Dolgellau areas
x32 on Arriva Bus – stop in Corris Uchaf ….
Half-Term Fabric Sale
Oct 14th
To celebrate the end of our first season in our new shop in Corris Uchaf, we shall be holding a fabric sale during the schools’ Autumn half-term.
This will run from 18th Oct until 30th Oct 2010 inclusive (excludings Sundays)
Bring one of our Bumble Bee Quilting leaflets into the shop and get a 10% discount off the cost of any fat quarter.
This is in addition to any ongoing ‘good value’ fabric sales
So, look around and just “Pick up a Leaflet” to claim your extra 10% ……
Winter Opening 2010 – 2011
Oct 7th
Winter Opening 2010 – 2011
By appointment – please phone before leaving and I’ll open just for you
(01654) 761656
But – on random days I shall be open and busy quilting. So, should you see the sign outside – drop in and say hello
Also – I shall be open Mon – Sat 11:00 – 16:30 during the school Autumn haft-term holiday and the needlefelting will be available to satisfy all your creative urges ….
Kids enjoyed themselves
Aug 23rd
Ah Well – the kids had a field day … for it was indeed their day. Mostly lousy weather so they were all dry and safe indoors being constructive and learning new worthwhile crafting skills, as well as using some imagination.
Designing, choosing fabrics and colours, sewing and needlefelting. Every single one of them managed to create something of their own, either for themselves or for a friend or relative. Everyone took something home with them, something that they had made themselves – with just some guidance (usually with scissors and needles) from myself or Mum.
But with all those needles, pins and a gaggle of small girls and boys I did not take any pictures (again ….) – too chaotic and noisy with tiny piercing squeals of joy.
But, a hugely enjoyable day that we’ll repeat soon. A day they can all be proud of themselves for what they have learnt and for what they have made.
My stash of “old” fabrics, wools and felt is now sorely depleted, but in a very worthwhile cause.
Children’s Day
Aug 22nd
Monday 23-Aug-2010 is Children’s Day at Bumble Bee Quilting.
The shop will be buzzing to the happy sound of young ‘uns beavering away, being creative and learning something about needlework and quilting whilst they are about it.
We hope to demonstrate basic design techniques, colour matching and the processes involved in putting it all together so that they can take something away with them that they have made.
It will not be a “heavy” day, but bright and fun although hopefully something will have been learnt come the end of it.
It’s an opportunity for the kids to get together, enjoy each other’s company and have fun with colour and cotton.
If you are in the Corris area and you want to join in the rampage — then just turn up. All are welcome.
A couple of days
Aug 18th
And a couple of busy ones at that. Its been hell for leather in the shop. Lots of visitors, some new and some long-standing. But I enjoyed speaking and working with all, thanks ….
I’ve not done much yet to mend the quilt top I mentioned before here, but I have taken some time to look over all the completed squares and maybe it’s not quite as drastic as I thought earlier. Won’t really know till I start unpicking in earnest.
But I haven’t been entirely idle, nor spent all the time in frivolity with my visitors.
We have seen quite a few people of all ages having a go with needlefelting, either by machine or by hand, and crafting their own designs with felt and nothing more except some exceptional imagination and creativity.
I have also been busy making fabric items for a charity fair, to be held sometime before Christmas. I have made several Welsh themed cushion covers, some fabric Christmas decorations, and quite a few cake or pastry covers with different but seasonal motifs. Hopefully the fair will raise a bundle for their charity. When I have more details, I’ll share them. But for the two days I have been joined again by Hazel – and some fun but creative time we’ve had as well..
Tea Time now ……
Ode to Van Gogh
Aug 11th
Just in case you missed it earlier … I went through a stage not so long ago of creating wallhangings based on the works of recent great artists.
In this wallhanging, I created my impression of Vincent Van Gogh’s “sunflowers” in fabric.
The sunflower petals were more loosely attached as they got closer to the surface to give greater visual depth to the wallhanging. This in turn mutes the background into more of a still life.
As with many of the works and indeed perhaps the life of the original artist, everything is offset from the centre, drawing the eye away from the obvious centre to the peripherals. Much as the more observant of our species views the world anyway…
It was “framed” by a wood effect fabric border to resemble a real painting.
Although its been a while since I made one, I’m always after new ideas of art you might like to see replicated in fabric. Drop me a line either just to give me an idea or even if you’d like a commission…..
ode to van gogh
Making this wallhanging gave me great joy, and brought back many many happy recollections of my time both as a painter and one who appreciated great art. Surprisingly I was really quite upset when it sold, for a very large price. But I’d put so much into it, so much of the inner me, that the price didn’t matter at all. It was the creation, the inspiration of Van Gogh and the energy expended in the design and the actual sewing….
