Lingfield Point-Textile landscape

My personal work as an artist has be moving in leaps and bounds the last few weeks and months.

I've been able to make a vast amount of textile images. This is partly because I spend so much time at Lingfield Point, at my studio, so my inspiration has moved to the wonderful architecture and landscape of the environment where I spend so much of my time.

And as it happens the fabrics and textiles being used in the landscapes are all scourced from St Theresa's hospice also based at Lingfield Point! 

The finished items will be displayed at our studio, Bobbin Shed 21 and then at the Festival of Thrift, showing all the passion and enthusiasm I have for the Lingfield point skyline! 

   

Bobbin Shed 21, our 'house' and Thrift.

We had a very special event on Saturday the 12th April. 

Our Open day and Exhibition-it took weeks of organization and planning. 

One thing we wanted to achieve was a 'set' of a house in miniature-Some where we could displey our own items made, that were perfect in anyones own home.

We decided to go with a 1950's theme and set about gathering items. 

I began by surching for furniture, wanting to be as thrifty as possible. I looked on many an auction site-eventually winning most items of furniture for just 99p and I didn't spend any more than £10.00.

Some of the items came from farm buildings that looked quite sad indeed, and now look brand new and extremely happy in their new home.

I was biding my time for a carpet to come up on Freecycle and when it did, it was brand new one! It fitted perfect in to the space and really set the scene.

We were keen to have all aspects of a house, so we made the bed from old palets and rugs that were made by Becky Sunter. 

Vintage China and glassed was sourced from charity shops and the only thing left to do was put it all together.

I can honestly say the entire set was beyond thrifty, not only very satisfying to create but, if I do say so my self, extremely stylish! 

Bobbin Shed 21 on Lingfield Point now has a wonderful show space, brought back to it's 1950's glory with a little of no money, but masses of passion! 

Sewing classes at my new workshop

I'm so excited-I've got a new workshop. It's at the vibrant and extremely creative Lingfield point, Darlington. 

I feel I have to keep pinching myself at being so lucky and enjoying my job-my business. 

And as such my creativity has gone through the roof! 

I have moved In to the same building as Tabby Textiles, owned by Becky Sunter and I simple cant can't to bounce creative ideas off her.

Lingfield has a long history with the sewing trade as Patton Baldwins and Coats were based there in yester-year.

And with the new studio will come the  workshops to teach sewing skills from beginner level to advanced sewers.

The first of many workshops is 

Patchwork & Quilting-held at Unit 21f, Lingfield point, Darlington. 

Beginning on Wednesday 11th sept 10.00-12.00 for 5 weeks. 

The course will be £65, with all equipment provided and all you will need to bring is a few fat quarters, yourself and a sewing machine if you have one. 

And of course the all important tea and bikkies will be provided through out. 

Places going fast so book your place early to avoid disappointment. 

To book you can contact me on the DrawnThreads FaceBook page or my email address-DrawnThreads.uk@gmail.com

   

Hope to see you there, Sarah.

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