![All set up](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/13917335605_eb16376d44.jpg)
I have taught English paper piecing before, at Brown Owls and to friends, but not an organised class in a fabulous facility, for payment! So I was a bit excited. I made a whole heap of samples for the class, and some kits full of papers, needles, thread and acetate for the template.
![Kits](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5448/13917769384_cd9f29ab78.jpg)
![Demo models](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/13917333545_392201dafc.jpg)
And then we got cracking with the class. The needles and thread I like to use are both super fine. Fiona did a great job threading (also - nice nails!!)
![Fiona threading.](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/13894233276_f5e4fef6fc.jpg)
I brought a whole heap of fabric from my stash, and let everyone pick what they'd like to work with. I love what they picked!
![Julie's flower in progress](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/13894225691_1576e1e8c1.jpg)
![Jill's flower in progress](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/13894229802_e969861fe0.jpg)
![Wendy's flower in progress](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/13917337675_5191fe58ab.jpg)
A busy worktable, full of fabrics and stitching and morning tea!
![Work table](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/13894228091_d6c8b3824a.jpg)
Big thanks to Samara from Blonde Ink who taught the blogging workshop the day before, and left behind some beautiful and very delicious cupcakes for us! (Next time I will bake something).
![Beautiful cupcake](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/13917344525_6b66bf4d4d.jpg)
Mikaela popped by to see what we were up to. She doesn't normally stand on stools to watch (she tells me).
![The work table](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5179/13894227906_1dcd9167d1.jpg)
At the end of the three hour class we had a beautiful array of EPP flowers, and the start of a new set of flowers. I was lovely seeing these ladies so excited about my
Thanks again ladies. And thanks to Mikaela for making the crazy idea I had over year ago a reality. Can't wait for the next class (June 29, if you want to come along!)
Canberra Creatives has some amazing workshops going on - cross stitch, painting, jewellery making, lamp shade making (can't wait to do this!) and lots of others. You can check out what's on over here.
![Machine stitching tiny hexies to a onesie](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/13918358994_954051f94e.jpg)
that's really awesome Michelle, congratulations on your first class! The little kits you put together were really cute, and would have instantly created a real sense of being part of something special + fun. Cat
ReplyDeleteGo Michelle! What a buzz for you and the girls. And what a great concept. Wish we had something like this in the mountains. What's next?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a successful class. There work looks just lovely, thanks to a great teacher obviously!
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