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Bookmarks

August 6, 2018 KAttwood

I made these bookmarks recently for the Art Trail, practising my quilting and machine lettering skills!

People seemed to love them

Truly believe the sentiment…

Beeston Oxjam

July 30, 2018 KAttwood

I am delighted to be helping Beeston Oxjam this year with their website, as a volunteer.

It’s been an amazing phenomenon in our little town for a few years now, with several varied events running each year with a huge variety of artists. More than £22,000 was raised last year and with £85,000 raised in total over the last few years, it is probably the most successful Oxjam in the country.

I am thrilled to be manipulating data on behalf of such a worthy cause!

Full details at https://oxjambeeston.org/event/oxjam-beeston-2018/

Paper rose workshop

July 23, 2018 KAttwood

I was delighted to run a paper rose making session, at the new monthly Monday night Adult craft evenings, at the wonderful Canalside Heritage Centre (soon to celebrate its first birthday).

Twelve people spent two hours fiddling with sheet music and glue, with utmost patience, and created a little bunch of flowers to take home.

I was particularly taken with one lady, who had bought some music and lyric sheets which for years had been hidden in the piano stool she inherited from her grandma. She made these into flowers to sit on top of the piano – a lovely memory to treasure.

We all had fun. The two hours flew!

Look at the Canalside Heritage Centre’s WEBSITE for details of more Monday craft sessions coming up.

Burton Dassett view

July 16, 2018 KAttwood

I a really inspired to create something inspired by this beautiful view, recently enjoyed at Burton Dassett, Warwickshire.

I love the subtlety of the tones and the character of the landscape.

Will update later if anything happens…

Dandelion heads

July 9, 2018 KAttwood

I love it when some very basic ingredients are converted into something beautiful with a bit of time and care. Reminds me of my cake making days!

I made these dandelion heads with a kebab stick, some toothpicks, a torn brown envelope, a polystyrene ball, a bit of brown paint, a white pencil and some baking parchment. I am really pleased with the result.

Prickly Pincushions and Posh Bunting

July 2, 2018 KAttwood

I made some cactus pincushions and posh bunting which were very popular at the Art Trail.

You can buy your own now in my Felted Embroidered ETSY shop…HERE

Customised houses

June 25, 2018 KAttwood

Following on from my recent Beeston Terraces series, I decided to depict our house in the same method, machine applique.

The result – a quirky interpretation, highlighting my favourite points of the facade.

I put this on display at the recent ABC Art Trail and recently finished my first commission for a neighbour.

I was very pleased with the result, as were my customers.

For your own commissions, please don’t hesitate to CONTACT ME.

‘Virtual’ (but real) wedding bouquets

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 KAttwood

I made a follow up order for a lovely customer from Kingston on Thames via my Etsy PaperRosesShop last week. This lady had ordered some subtle pink paper roses in a combination of sheet music and Mills and Boon novel – for tablecentres at a marriage of a writer (bride) and musician (groom).

The same customer came back a few weeks ago asking for a matching bride and bridesmaid bouquet in the same shades. I keep records of all orders I make so it was easy to prepare exactly what she needed even though all correspondence was via the internet.

The customer’s response when the bouquets arrived: “The bouquets are PERFECT! Thank you so much! I just love them. They are even better than I imagined, and will just look beautiful.”

Final bouqets

During manufacture

First order of roses for tablecentres

ABC Art Trail

June 5, 2018 KAttwood1 Comment

I was delighted to be invited to take part in the Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Art Trail this year – my first exhibition.

Before the event, I was content to meet a few people and chat about my work, so I started out nervously and apologetically. However, I was overwhelmed by the warmth and generosity of the community. It was great to meet up with friends, neighbours and guests in our back garden and kitchen. It was an absolute pleasure.

Thanks are due to all the organisers, the participants and everyone who visited.

Vegetable series

May 29, 2018 KAttwood

I am obsessed with pictures of vegetables and I have really enjoyed making these from bright cotton, my husband’s old shirts, silks and satin fabrics and shiny thread.