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Stitching at Pinks Barn- and they call it work!

fowlerjane — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:49:23 +0000

I thought you would like to see some of the girls who joined me for a lovely stitching day here at Pinks Barn. We were lucky with the weather and had a lovely day stitching, chatting and eating! We were making another needle tidy called The Counted Garden which will be available as a kit fairly soon with luck and if I could have a few more hours in my day.I have started a new category in our on line shop called Special Counted Projects where you will find the original Victorian Needle Tidy and more simply delicious but slightly more complex stitching projects. One of these is My Precious Needlebook, which could be worked as a little band sampler if preferred. This again has been worked as a linen class but those of you too far away from Pinks to join me, can still have a go. The kits in this section have fully illustrated instructions with some good close up photography which makes the whole process so much easier for you when you come to stitch the project.

My Precious Needlebook

My Precious Needles shown open

Visiting the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery

fowlerjane — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:29:08 +0000

I thought it would be a good idea to show you that my trip to Bermuda was really work and not just a holiday! I had such a lovely week working with this very enthusiastic and talented group of stitchers – I shall never forget it! Bill and I returned yesterday and I cannot tell you how difficult it was to leave. The island, the trees, flowers and, of course, the people we met there were so lovely - I have, of course, taken hundreds of pictures, so watch out for Bermuda inspired projects over the next few months.

My Students

The view from the classroom window

I am sure that the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery do not usually have their stitching days in this venue so I was very lucky to have the chance to stay at the hotel and stitch and teach in such a beautiful place.

Left to right: Gail (Guild President), Sue and Janet

Both Gail and Janet gave up their time to make us feel so welcome, and that includes taking us out to dinner and spoiling us something rotten! Janet gave me a lovely sampler depicting scenes from Bermuda and took me on a tour of the island on our last day and Gail made me a beautiful gift – a counted and beaded scissor keeper. Thank you so much.

Adaronke and Margo Jean

Two fellow stitchers who worked so hard over the four days – I know how pleased they were to learn the new stitches and techniques covered during the classes. Margo Jean teaches in a men’s prison and I can imagine how her lessons are going to change! Adaronke – please forgive me if I have not spelt your name correctly!

Patricia Bean

Patricia is the Programme Secretary of the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery and organised the Jane Greenoff event from the very beginning. I must thank her for thinking of me in the first place and working behind the scenes to ensure that the event went so well. Bill, my husband (and in charge of all matters financial) said that he wished that everyone he worked with was as efficient and as straightforward. It would make his life so much easier! Thank you Patricia – you are a star!

Bumble helps out at a Linen Class

fowlerjane — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:01:28 +0000

Bumble is always much in evidence when I have Linen Classes here at Pinks Barn and this picture was taken by one of our regular visitors and CSG Member, Gill Grand, who insists of bringing him tasty treats to eat – perhaps the less about that the better! Understandably, Bumble thinks she is just the best stitcher of all!