Children’s Kites Design Source

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Japan’s kites are among the most spectacular in the world, treasured as much for the aesthetic worth as for the pleasure they give as toys. The traditional kite consists of a light bamboo or wood frame over which is affixed paper painted with various bold motifs, ranging from faces of legendary war heroes to brilliant geometric patterns; in the hands of a skilled craftsman, the Japanese kite becomes a work of art.

Japanese Kite Bags

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These are “use for anything” bags the smallest of which measures 8 inches by 11 inches.They have a zip top and can be used  for make-up, pens and pencils etc, sewing items including hand sewing “to go” and any other purpose you wish. They would make an excellent gift for a sewing friend.

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There are four kite designs to choose from and these are made using freezer paper templates and a fabric friendly glue stick. This is a machine workshop but only requires basic sewing stitches and an assortment of colourful fabric scraps.

“Bolt from Blue”

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Calling all Embellisher Machinists!

In response to requests for a workshops based on using the machine Embellisher here are two to chose from.

“Bolt from the Blue” and “China Roses” are two different methods of using the Embellisher.

• *This workshop requires an EMBELLISHER MACHINE

“China Roses”

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Using ¼  inch Silk Chiffon strips and the Embellisher we can create a textured surface.

• This workshops requires you to own or borrow an Embellisher Machine

“Tiffany Lamp”

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• Tiffany Lamps
  

• This workshop is essentially a Four Day Retreat but could be done over two weekends. We start with a charity shop plain lamp with a white or cream shade and using the “Revelation Burning” method transform the lamp into a stunning work of art.

• Machine and Soldering Iron Workshop

“Triangular Cushions”

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“Triangular Cushions”

“The Maharajah’s Hat” and “Indian Spice”

One day workshop using small pieces of rich fabrics or “Rich Pickings Bags” which will be on sale at the workshop.Essentially a machine workshop with hand beading.

*Could be made by hand but will obviously take much longer