Victorian Decorations

Each week at The SEW-cial Nottingham we'll be making something different. This week was Victorian Decorations with paper and lace. 

The SEW-cial Derby has become more of a 'bring your own project' session. people have brought along make- up bags, aprons, knitting bags and I give them a helping hand with their idea. 

I'll be running a free open evening on the 9th Jan at the Cube Cafe in Derby, to come along, see what it's all about and decide whether you'd like to sign up!

Pop Up Centre SEW-cial Nottingham

The SEW-cial Nottingham kicked off at the pop up centre (10 Fletcher Gate) where my work is also for sale in Debbie Bryan's shop. I used the opportunity to style an area and use some of my many charity shop gems to display beads, scissors and all the other sewing equipment! People made little Christmas decorations whilst drinking mulled wine served by my trusty friend Jeeves!

  

THE SEW-CIAL Nottingham

Gingerbread men and smoothies!

Stockings, decorations, gingerbread men and advent calendars were all made last night, whilst drinking delicious home made smoothies and a bite to eat from the Cube Cafe- everyone went home with some finished sewn goodies! Pot stands, fabric bowls, and aprons are all lined up for the next few sessions.

Stockings and toucans!

Here's some of the goodies I'll be showing how to make tonight.

Nottingham SEW-cial

Excited that The SEW-cial will be starting in Nottingam's creative quarter in collaboration with Debbie Bryan's studio and shop. I'll be launching the concept at the new pop up shop on Fletcher gate on the 20th of November- this is a free event, 5.30-8pm, drop in and make a unique Christmas decoration. My work is also for sale- cushions, lamps and armchairs will all be on show. 

The SEW-cial will then be happening every Thursday for the next 3 weeks. 5.30-8pm tea and cake and all materials provided, £25 per session or £60 for 3. Contact info@lucyrenshaw.com to find out more or book your place at www.debbiebryan.co.uk

Many possibilities!

No matter what project I set at 

The SEW-cial everyone interprets them differently- which is what I love about sharing skills and ideas! This week fabric advent calendars were still being beavered away on- funky patch work ones with different embroidery techniques but also organised versions with thought out colour schemes- both look fantastic, and there are so many more options. 

This rather nice little gingerbread decoration was also sewn by one of the girls- I suggested she used an old jumper to make a lampshade last week- so really nice to see she's been inspired to do the same here!

I also started to teach some binding techniques and we talked through a few quilting and appliqué ideas.

Next week I'm taking along ideas for more fabric decorations and stockings.

Really need to get a move on with making Christmas stuff too- not just telling others what to do!