SIP AND STITCH
Sip and Stitch is a fun and relaxed social stitching session, perfect for a night out with friends. Sessions are designed to be beginner friendly (no sewing experience required!) and everything you need is provided.
Sessions are run by experienced textile artist Steph Norwood, who will take you through the month's activity step-by-step.
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Session Details
"The hills were alive with wildflowers, and I was as wild, even wilder than they" - Dolly Parton
Shake off the winter cold with a fun evening stitching wildflowers! Make your own handstitched cotton tote bag using just three basic stitches. Inspired by the beautiful, yet hardy, wildflowers I have found along the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, this workshop is the perfect way to welcome in spring.
Whether you're new to stitching or an experienced maker, this workshop will guide you through each stage in a fun, relaxed setting. No previous experience is needed, and all materials are provided, along with a glass of Prosecco on arrival. Just bring yourself and your creativity!
MATERIALS
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100% cotton tote bag with a digitally printed background design
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100% cotton embroidery threads
All materials in this workshop are plant-based and vegan-friendly
TECHNIQUES
Embroidery
Embroidery is an ancient artform, with evidence of decorative stitches used to adorn furs and animal hide as far back as 30,000 BC! Cultures all over the world developed their own styles and techniques, with ancient China being considered the cradle of modern decorative embroidery.
INSPIRATION
This design is inspired by the beautiful, yet hardy, wildflowers I have found along the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway: red campion, great mullein and chicory.