Wet-felting is a textile technique and has been practiced for thousands of years. There’s evidence of it across some of the earliest human civilisations. And it makes sense, it’s an accessible art from, allowing us to transform raw wool into something durable, practical and extremely beautiful. From Rough Beginnings Some of the earliest evidence of […]
Finishing your quilt
So you have made a patchwork quilt – well done you! The next bit often makes me scratch my head and reach for one of my many quilting books so here I have some useful hints and tips to get your quilt bound to perfection. Don’t panic here is the low down on how to […]
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How to make a 3D felt item using a resist
I have just completed another wet felt workshop this week and the guests made some fantastic glasses cases. As they left one requested I send the work instructions on how to make a 3D felt item using a resist to her so she can try again at home. I have been meaning to post this […]
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Community Art Day – National Paralympic Heritage Trust
an overview of the community art project day at stitching kitchen with the national Paralympic heritage trust
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Flower Pounding at After School Club
Recently at after school club Sonia had the children investigating the art of flower pounding. This craft is exactly what it sounds like, the process of transferring the natural pigments and colours of flowers and plants onto fabric or paper through the use of a hammer or mallet. During the session fresh flowers and leaves […]
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When Radio Northampton visited Stitching Kitchen for Breakfast!
A few weeks ago BBC Radio Northampton joined us at Stitching Kitchen for Breakfast – in case you missed listening to the interviews live or the replay on BBC Sounds here is a transcript of our interviews…. Toms First Impressions: Annabelle: Now, Brackley is where you have made your way to this morning. It’s something […]
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Community Art Project with NPHT
We are very excited to be hosting the National Paralympic Heritage Trust with a community art project with the theme of costume designer, opening and closing ceremonies. With a focus on use of textiles – flags and colours. We will have two evening sessions in April. The first on Monday 17th April 2023 where we […]
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Sewing Machines – what to buy?
I am often asked which sewing machine or brand do you recommend. As I am sure you have gathered I am totally into recycling and reusing so I would always go for a second hand machine over a new one, but I know that this is a risky approach if you have no experience. ** […]
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Results of After School Club – Term One 2022
Each week Sonia updates me with what the current group of after school textile craft and sewing club have been up to. I can’t believe how talented these young people are and I can’t wait to see where there imaginations will take them next term. Here is a quick overview of what they have achieved […]
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Summer 2022 – Children’s activities at Stitching Kitchen
Summer 2022 has been a hot one so far, and has also been our busiest holiday clubs to date. We kicked off with a very busy session with the children making felt birds, weaving and making cushions and scrunchies on the sewing machine. The next session was a little bit quieter and so we had […]
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