Tag: Japanese Projects

Small Japanese Projects – 23 July: Focus on Sashiko

Message from convenor Wendy: Our next meeting returns to a favourite topic – sashiko. This time we will focus on what to do with those sashiko pieces you have completed and that are sitting in the cupboard. Bring sashiko pieces with you, especially pieces which you have completed using sashiko. Bring pictures or books showing… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – 23 July: Focus on Sashiko

Small Japanese Projects – Wednesday 25 June – Tote bags

The meeting is this Wednesday from 10am until 12 noon. Wendy has sent the following information: This month, we’ll be looking at tote bags with a Japanese flavour. They are quick and easy to make, and make a great gift. They are a great platform for creativity.  I’ll bring lots of examples for you to… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – Wednesday 25 June – Tote bags

Small Japanese Projects meeting- 28 May

The meeting is on Wednesday 28 May, 10am-12pm Yvonne Williams will demonstrate how to make folded flowers from the book called Fabled Flowers by Kumiko Sudo. If time permits we can try to do three different flowers.  You may wish to prepare fabric for each as follows – 1.  Dogtooth Violet Make a triangle template… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects meeting- 28 May

Small Japanese Projects – 23 April: Button necklaces

The meeting of this interest group is in the morning of Wednesday, 23 April, starting at 10am. Here is a message from convenor Wendy: Button necklaces and lunch! Join us to find out about making button necklaces the way Donna does. We are sure that, somewhere in Japan, people make these too 🙂 You can… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – 23 April: Button necklaces

Small Japanese Projects – 26 February

Meeting runs from 10am until 12noon, followed by the drop-in until 4pm. Convenor Wendy describes the activity for this month: We’re very much looking forward to Anne Laffan’s folded hexagon demonstration! Anne showed us her quilt last year, combining Japanese fabrics and sashiko stitched blocks. It seems to be an easy and satisfying way of… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – 26 February

Small Japanese Projects – 22 January

Here is a message from convenor Wendy: Happy new year, everyone! Lyn Steele promises us an inspiring talk about her recent trip to Japan. I’m sure she will have fascinating stories to tell, and perhaps some goodies to show as well. If you’re like me, you’re enthusiastically cuddled up to a quilt, machine quilting it sitting… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – 22 January