Fair isle knitting workshop

I'm running 2 fair isle knitting workshops at Martineau Gardens as part of TSOS.

They are in August.

Come and check them out! I have some exciting patterns and colours for you to try! Coffee, tea & biscuits included.

New craft workshops

I'm excited to say that I'm using the studio at Martineau Gardens, as part of Tiger Skins of Sunlight, to hold knitting and craft workshops. All the information is on my Events page.

To book a place, please email: alexlaight@hotmail.co.uk

/// Mixed media bug-making 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) /// Wed 15 July /// £3 

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Drop-in knitting 13:00 - 15:00 (with TSOS) /// Wed 15 July /// £2

It's a bit early but I have green wool so I will be focusing on "Knitivity" - Community project to make some simple knitted squares for a knitted Christmas Tree 2015. 

Come. I have spare knitting needles and wool!

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Knitting on 4 needles: Making tubes 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) /// Thu 16 July /// £6

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Fair Isle Knitting workshop: Learn to make your own Fair Isle designs for a mug warmer 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) Tue 25 August /// 5 places @£10 per session

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Fair Isle Knitting workshop: Make a Fair Isle mug warmer (potentially with your own designs) 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) Thu 27 August /// 5 places @£10 per session

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

Sewing machine breakdown

I have to edit one of my free workshops a bit because I can't take my sewing machine now as it's broken. Hmm... Well, we can sew and handstitch hems which is fine but I would've liked to do some simple threading of a sewing machine too. 

Not to worry but I'm apparently getting to that point in my life where I feel that I need a courtesy sewing machine more than a courtesy car. Surely this is strange but we've developed a bond and I need it to finish my quilt. Thank goodness I have my handstitching to do for my historical garments to keep me occupied!

So I'm off to the shops to get some lovely people to give my sewing machine a service and see if it can be fixed. Otherwise you may be seeing a lot of sewing machine reviews and decision-making on this blog!

I just typed in "Singer" into Google expecting sewing machines to come up but it's just lots of pictures of Adele. We crafters must be alternative.

Beautiful Singer sewing machine - I've already got one this old that is working anyway

Sewing machine - This would be nice with less pink but look at all those potential stitch styles!

Brother sewing machine - Or I could just stick to what I know.

The sewing machine hasn't even broken down yet and I should repair it but a gal can dream!

Workshop research

I'm really excited about the craft workshop I am running on Sunday. Although I am completely organised for what we will do at my Knit your own blanket square workshop, I always like to trawl the internet for a bit of extra insight about how it might go. I'm always finding great ideas for future workshops on Pinterest or by discussing ideas with friends!

If you're thinking of organising a craft workshop in your area, here is a useful link I found on Folksy - 3 Tips for running your own craft workshop.

I might test the knitting workshop on my dad. Always a useful guinea pig. I've also seen a Batman knitted square pattern that I'd like to try out before the weekend! I made my brother-in-law some Iron Man gloves recently and they seemed to go down well! I'm thinking for the next fingerless gloves I make I'll add fleece!