Patchwork and Applique class at Craft Den last Saturday

Hello to all my crafting blogging friends. I have some pictures from Saturdays all day patchwork and applique class to show you today. The ladies made cushion cover fronts...

Julie

Tara

Jill

Sandra

Betty

as you can see we had a lot of animal lovers in.

Kay

Pam

Penny

and Wendy's on her fabulous new machine.

Don't you agree aren't they all wonderful? Some of the ladies joining us on Saturday were sewing for the very first time on sewing machines they had already got but never used. If you are interested in any of our sewing classes email sales@craftden.co.uk for more information.

Happy Crafting and Sewing Love and Hugs Lynne xox

Another Quilt...

This one is what I made for my Mums Christmas box, she had no idea that I was making it...when she unwrapped it on Christmas day, she said "Is this for me" lol

Again I tried it on my bed for size...it would be a shame not to wouldn't it? :-)

The fabrics are Moda and you may recognise the design and colours Basic Grey Origins.

Isn't it great when you can get your favourite papers in fabric, what more could a girl want?

Happy Sewing and Crafting

Love and Hugs Lynne xox

Black and White Quilt

Brrrr isn't it cold today? Defiantly a day to stay in doors crafting, thats if you are lucky enough to be able to stay in. I thought I would show you what was keeping me busy and quiet before Christmas. This is the quilt I made for my daughters Christmas box. I was just trying it for size on our bed, tempted to leave it there...

If you are interested in trying your hand at some sewing and patchwork our timetable is available here

We now stock fabric and cotton in the studio and are in the process of adding it to our website here

Happy Crafting

Hugs Lynne xox

Patchwork classes

Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for 2012, lets hope it's a good one! :-) I am not sure where the last couple of months have gone, I blinked and it was 2012... lol

Although I haven't been blogging I have managed to fit some crafting in

 After making so many Christmas cards it was a pleasant change to make a birthday card. I used the fabulous Graphic 45 Alice in Wonderland papers and some rolled ribbon flowers I love making these and I think they finish the card off perfectly, don't you?

I also decorated the inside.

Since Jo and I started the patchwork classes a few months back I am hooked again. I hadn't made anything for ages and now there is no stopping me, bags, cushions, blinds and quilts.... If you love sewing or fancy having a go at patchwork and quilting, no experience necessary the new timetable can be viewed here

These are the cushion covers we will be making on Jan 21st 

in your colour choice and applique design choice, more information available on booking.

Over on our challenge blog Anything Goes we are on challenge 57

The colour BLUE and one other colour, so why not pop over and take a look at what our fabulous design team have been up to and join in?

Happy crafting and sewing.

Love and hugs Lynne xox



Sweet Christmas Dreams......

Magnolia Ink Sweet Christmas Dreams now in stock.

A great day was had by all ...

Sat was our monthy patchwork and quilting class

In the morning  Jo demonsted layering up the quilt

every one helping adding the basting pins

Sandras beautiful quilt made up of a selection of Amy Butler fabrics all layered up ready to quilt.

For more picture of the day and to view the rest of the gorgeous quilts hop over to Jos blog

Happy crafting Hugs Lynne xoxo

Todays craft bucket sewing class

Today was sewing class in the studio and we made Craft Bucket

 This craft bucket is made using the yummy Molly Pink and Berrie Pink edged with Lime Green Dots all from Tone Finnangers Tilda Fruit Garden fabric range. All the fabrics used and lots more are available from Craft Den in both fat quarters and by the metre.

There are still places available on next weeks Craft Bucket class, the timetable can be viewed here

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting

Hugs Lynne xoxo

Wet Felting...

After spending a wonderful weekend at the textile and wool fair in Sheffield I was itching to get creative and make something. So this afternoon I got out my collection of Merino wools

along with the new ones I bought at the show

 I decided to use a selections of several different shades of green and cream for my project.

I've taken several pictures to show the changes in the fleece during the felting process

This picture shows the fleece is starting to mesh together

 

a close up of my favorite side. This is the side I am going to build my project on.

Hello to all the ladies I meet this weekend.

Happy Crafting

Love and hugs Lynne xox

Wool and Textile Craft Fair

Spent a wonderful day today at the Wool and Textile Craft Fair, St Marys Community Hall, South Road, Walkley in Sheffield. The fair is on all weekend so if you live in or near Sheffield and missed it today why not pop along and have a look tomorrow?

Many stalls including: Wingham Woolwork, Colorcraft, The Wool Baa, St Mary's Knit and Natter Group to name but a few.

The Craft Den stall is in the main hall.

Lucy and Alice my new assistants.

There are demonstrations of spinning, weaving, knitting and crochet.

Hope to see you there.

Happy Crafting Hugs Lynne xoxo

Craft bag

After a cold, dull and breezy morning the sun is now shinning here in Sheffield and things to seem to be warming up a little. Yesterday I spent most of the day sewing. I finished off a craft bag that I started a couple of weeks ago. I have used 6 different patterned fabrics in checks, spots and flowers.

The base is 10" square x 15" tall, so really big and roomy with lots of deep pockets all the way round the outside to hold lots of stuff.

I have quilted the main bag, base and handle and lined all the pockets to strenghthen them.

Hello to my new followers, I hope you enjoy your visit.

I did manage to get round a few blogs on Saturday night and leave a few comments, unfortunately it was short lived as blogger was acting up again yesterday and would not let me comment on many blogs, don't worry I will be back to have another go later.

Hope you are all having a great relaxing bank holiday weekend and what ever you are doing Enjoy!

Happy crafting, love hugs Lynne xx



Craft Buckets

Today was patchwork class in the studio. While the ladies were busy cutting out squares and sewing patchwork blocks Julie and I were making craft buckets. The first one is very basic

the second one has lots of deep pockets for craft tools, pens, pencils etc

just love this funky cat fabric.

We still have a few places left on next Saturday's all day card making class.

Email sales@craftden.co.uk for more information.

Have a great bank holiday weekend.

Hugs Lynne xox

Down in the jungle...

A few months ago I decide to make a quilt for my then expected Grandson. I bought all the fabric, wadding etc, as he is now over six weeks old and growing fast I thought I better get cracking. The fabric I bought had blocks of jungle animals on.

I have cut the blocks from the panel and sewn strips of contrasting fabric around the blocks and then shashed the blocks together with a second contrasting colour.

All layered up ready for quilting, so thats what I will be doing this and making the cot bumper.



What ever you are doing this weekend enjoy and lets hope the rain holds off.

Happy Crafting love and hugs Lynne xox

Magnolia Ink Chocolate Dreams

A very quick post tonight.

Magnolia ink issue 4 arrived on Monday and is available

 here

The Craft Den DT call is now closed.

A big thank you to everyone who applied.

Flying duck craft buckets...

Good morning all my crafting blogging friends. I thought I would try and blog again this morning, so fingers crossed.

A few pictures from our craft bucket sewing class

Don't they all look fabulous lined up, waiting to be filled with crafting goodies? I have put cottons in mine, they our very roomy and hold lots.

Thank you for your lovely emails about not being able to leave comments and also wondering where I was and why I have not been blogging, its nice to know I have been missed.

Happy crafting love and hugs Lynne xoxo

Design Team Call...

We are looking to expand our Design Team on our Anything Goes Challenge Blog

We are searching for a few more talented crafters to join our already fabulous team.

No previous experience of working on design teams is necessary.

 

Requirements :

 

• Create two new projects a month
• Be able to comment on your quote of entries
• Post current challenges to your own blog
• Participate in any blog hops we may have
• Enjoy working in a fun and friendly team
• But most of all to have fun and enjoy your craftiness with like minded crafty people
• As a DT member you will receive a discount for shopping at the Craft Den as a special thank you

If you are interested click here

Good Luck Lynne xoxo

Thursday night's scrapbooking class...

Good morning all, Monday again already the weeks are just flying by. The sun is shinning here in Sheffield at the moment although more of the wet stuff forecast for later :-(

This is my page from last Thursdays scrapbooking class. The floral papers are from SEI which is already lightly glittered and clear embossed here and there to highlight some of the flowers. The backing sheet pale green Bazzil Dotted Swiss. The border is a deep edge MS punch brads, gem and pearls from my stash.

 These flowers were just waiting to be cut and punched out.

Thank you to those of you who took the time to email me about not being able to leave comments, its nice to know you are still calling by. I was unable to blog again yesterday and I know a lot of people are still having major problems too, lots of gremlins in the works just lately.

Hope the weather is good with you today. I am going in the garden while its fine got to make the most of it while we can. 

Happy crafting love and hugs to you all. Lynne xoxo

First scrapbook page...

Several weeks ago at our weekly scrapbooking class at the studio I was asked if I could create some pages suitable for boys. This was one of the layouts I came up with. It has been sat waiting patiently for a picture... I thought this one was perfect for it, Baby Rocco one day old.

The papers are from Best Creations transportation range I have used 'Taffic Jam'. By cutting around the traffic that is along the bottom of the sheet and mounting on to a dark blue card with foam pads I was able to use the full sheet with out any waste at all. The plane and banner are cut on the Cricut using the New Arrival cartridge which I have a feeling might get a lot of use over the coming months.

Natasha brought these gorgeous cupcakes to class on Thursday night to celebrate Roccos arrival, blue icing and blue foil cases mmm they were delicious. Thank you Natasha it was a lovely thought.

Hope you all have a great weekend and the sun is shinning where ever you are.

Happy crafting Love and hugs Lynne xox

He's here ...

Good morning all, I hope you have all been keeping well while I have have been away.

I have been bursting to tell you my very exciting news about my new Grandson born at 11.17am on Tuesday morning 12th July baby Rocco weighed 8lb.5oz and caught us all by surprise as he was not supposed to be coming until Wednesday morning by an arranged delivery.

Congratulations to Kyla and Ben on your beautiful son.

Rocco's big sister Ava doing a bit of gardening while waiting for visiting time

Time to start another scrapbook this time in blue...

Happy crafting, love and hugs Lynne xoxox

Surprise Craft Party

Good morning to all my crafty buddies, how are you? It is very wet and dark here in Sheffield this morning really miserable.

Last week was Sue's aka Beyond a bland blog 50th birthday and last night we held a surprise craft party at Craft Den. This is the mini book we made which is full of tags and pockets using 7 Gypsies papers.

Hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did Sue.

Happy crafting love and hugs Lynne xoxo

New timetable

More all day sewing and patchwork classes now on the timetable here

Our next sewing class is Saturday 23rd July when we will be making this fab craft bucket

This is my finished bag now with added button

the one I made for my Mum

and the one I made for my daughter

The new timetable for all our classes is now available here