Tag: Exeter Phoenix

June 2013 – Patchwork

make, do & mend man June 2013

Many thanks to everyone who came to our patchwork meeting.

Unfortunately we were all busy chatting I forgot to take photo’s of everyones work!

Please feel free to share your photo’s on our Facebook page 

Hex CollageHex2 CollageI’m sure you’ll all agree is was a great night.

Our Next meeting is Tuesday 2nd July

In the meantime don’t forget you can also find us on Facebook

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See you in July

make, do & mend man July 2013

Next Meeting Tuesday 4th June

make, do & mend man June 2013

Come & make patchwork hexagons with us!

Learn the basics……. how to use a template, cut out & sew together.

Please bring the following:

A mug!

A selection of fabric…. cotton works best

A basic sewing kit

Magazine pages….. to use as backing

Cardboard to copy the template

Normal charge of £3.50 will apply

7-10pm

Exeter Phoenix

 If you don’t want to join in just bring your own project

You can also find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter @makeexeter

Some ideas to get you started….. you can make a wall hanging, cushion cover or even a quilt!!

Hexie Collage

Template

Next Meeting Tuesday 7th May

make, do & mend man 7th May 2013

Our next meeting will be all about make doing and mending!

We’re going to upcycle a cardigan

Have a dig about in your wardrobe & I’m sure you’ll find one you haven’t worn for months….. in 3 hours you could have a beautiful new cardigan!

Just a few ideas…..

Make - cardigan 2

Make - cardigan 3

Make - cardigan

Please bring the following:

A mug!

A cardigan

A basic sewing kit

Trims, fabric, crochet hook & yarn, felt, buttons….. & anything else that takes your fancy!

Normal charge of £3.50 will apply

7-10pm

Exeter Phoenix

Google to find more ideas

You can also find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter @makeexeter

See you there!

April 2013

make, do & mend man April 2013

Thanks to everyone who came to crochet with us

I hope you all enjoyed trying out crochet…….. it’s not for everyone but it might be your new craft!

Basic stitches

Basic crochet Collage

Squares

Granny squares Collage

And flowers

Flowers Collage

Well done ladies!

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See you all on Tuesday 7th May for our next meeting!

make, do & mend man 7th May 2013