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Tracy A Franklin - specialist embroiderer: more trellis work . . .
May 11
Barbara HodkinsonPlease check out the World of Threads website for the work that was featured in the galleries in and around Oakville, Ontario. The festival takes place every three years and I would love to see some of the Stitch Business members enter new work. You can... morePlease check out the World of Threads website for the work that was featured in the galleries in and around Oakville, Ontario. The festival takes place every three years and I would love to see some of the Stitch Business members enter new work. You can see the work featured in all the different galleries in this area. In 2012 the WOT extended to include art galleries in Toronto. The next one is 2015 so lots of time to get your work ready to send. It is an international exhibition and features all fibre arts. People come to see the exhibition from all over the world. less
Catherine Gowthorpe
Thanks very much for the link Barbara. Looks interesting...
May 11
Catherine GowthorpeOn Sunday I was in London, and made the trip out to Whitechapel Art Gallery (actually not far - it's very near Aldgate East tube) to see an exhibition of photos by Karl Blossfeldt. His photos are a big influence for me, but so far I've seen them only in b... moreOn Sunday I was in London, and made the trip out to Whitechapel Art Gallery (actually not far - it's very near Aldgate East tube) to see an exhibition of photos by Karl Blossfeldt. His photos are a big influence for me, but so far I've seen them only in books. It's an excellent exhibition and includes examples of his collage work which are rarely seen. If you're in London I think it's worth a look. The gallery also has an excellent cafe and an outstanding art bookshop.
Tracy A Franklin
I don't think I have ever been to Whitechapel Art Gallery before - so next time I am in London - I will pay it a visit! Loving the work of Karl Blossfeldt! A good subject for Research for Design!
May 8
Barbara Hodkinson
I've just looked up this exhibition, looks fantastic. I will certainly look out for his work. Thank you Catherine.
Rachel Reynolds
close behind you..... they look great. My machine point blank refuses to do shirring elastic.
April 30
Sharon TavernerDoes anyone know where to find info on doing evaluations and times and costs, please?
April 29
Tracy A FranklinThere is no information to be found, it is just part of the process to cost your projects, keep times of how long you spent and evaluate - which means - say a little of your findings - what you have learnt - what you would do differently, etc. It will be... moreThere is no information to be found, it is just part of the process to cost your projects, keep times of how long you spent and evaluate - which means - say a little of your findings - what you have learnt - what you would do differently, etc. It will be different for each person - and different from project to project. That's all you need to do.
April 30
Rachel ReynoldsHi Sharon - This is when you work out that how many hours your lovely pin cushion/book cover etc took to make and then you realise that if you charged the same rate as a plumber that lovely little pin cushion should be sold for well over £1000.00! The et... moreHi Sharon - This is when you work out that how many hours your lovely pin cushion/book cover etc took to make and then you realise that if you charged the same rate as a plumber that lovely little pin cushion should be sold for well over £1000.00! The eternal question of how many hours spent vs what the public will pay I guess that's why we do it for the love of stitch....! (Maybe we should retrain as plumbers).
April 30
Pat SharplesPatching and piecing gorgeous, was lucky enough to see the dyed pieces yesterday - colour grading lovely.
Rachel ReynoldsTracy I can't add a comment to your post for some reason, but want to ask you more about your crewel work. I am following your progress! You said that you use Appleton yarn - I really like the colours they do but the thickness of the yarn is variable. ... moreTracy I can't add a comment to your post for some reason, but want to ask you more about your crewel work. I am following your progress! You said that you use Appleton yarn - I really like the colours they do but the thickness of the yarn is variable. What do you do when you get to a thin bit of the yarn? Do you just carry on? I am using it for my canvas work and when it goes thin i can see the canvas through it am I am not sure if I should try to avoid the thin bits.
March 31
Tracy A FranklinAppleton's crewel wool can vary in thickness - but I guess I am use to it and I just use it as it comes. Depending on what you are doing, you may need to double the thread or work closer. I use it a LOT so I have just got use to it. Hope this helps a l... moreAppleton's crewel wool can vary in thickness - but I guess I am use to it and I just use it as it comes. Depending on what you are doing, you may need to double the thread or work closer. I use it a LOT so I have just got use to it. Hope this helps a little - keep persevering. More to come in a little while . . .
jennifer mary lehmI am back from the UK and my visit to the NEC. Lovely to meet Julia and Tracy again and its always a pleasure to see the great work on the SB stand. The show is certainly worth a visit, there is so much inspiring work to see and lovely people to speak to.... moreI am back from the UK and my visit to the NEC. Lovely to meet Julia and Tracy again and its always a pleasure to see the great work on the SB stand. The show is certainly worth a visit, there is so much inspiring work to see and lovely people to speak to. The weather was atrociuos leaving the UK as it was leaving Denmark - but whatever.......
Julia TristonThe Fashion, Embroidery and Stitch Show opens at the NEC tomorrow (21/03/13) - STITCHBUSINESS has a stand there - on display will be lots of your lovely work! Hope to see you there!
March 20
Tracy A Franklin
Now back home having battled through the snow - but great show, met some lovely people and many potential students!
March 25
Sharon TavernerFreaked out at how behind I am as I missed a couple of downloads! Yikes!!
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