*NEW PATTERN* Elephant quilt

The fantastic new Elephant quilt is now available to download - please go to 'patterns to buy' (click HERE) to be able to pay via Paypal and access the downloadable pattern. The pattern is also available to buy in the studio.

Don't forget there is also the adorable 'Ele' stuffed toy pattern which would look fab in matching fabric from one of the elephants - see the pattern page for that as well (click HERE).

Photo Transfer

Front of Photo Quilt

This quilt was inspired by a new Grand Daughter that is just a month old when I write this post.
A Grand Dad to be who just happens to be an Artist and Writer asked me if there was any way photos and drawings could be transferred onto fabric to make a gift for his daughter, Son In Law and new baby Grand Daughter?
A Grand Daughter who was to be born at the end of July in Australia. Visit planned to deliver said gift in the middle of September so time of the essence.
When he told me the story of 'Twizzle Bump', the affectionate name for said 'bump' and what he wanted to include I was up for the challenge.

Over several weeks of planning, painting pictures, collecting fabrics and transferring photos onto a photo fabric. Excitement Grew as Baby Coral was born and those photos could be added to the design.
I over the years have transferred many photos etc onto fabric in many different ways and this prepared fabric is the best for endurance so it can be washed and lasts.

It was then a matter of patch working all the pieces together and interpreting the significance of each photo and matching it up with appropriate fabrics and the location within the design.

Detail of Photo Quilt showing new Grand Daughter 'Coral

Back of Photo Quilt 

The Photos are:

Swans of Perth, Australia where Coral was born

Light Owl, her surname

Her first photo

Hospital Cot Label

The morning sky in space the time she was born

A Kangaroo and Joey in pouch

and of course

the flags of the parents Britain and Australia

The Photo Transfer Paper I can highly recommend.
The Benefits are,
It was easy to use.
Went through the printer easily.
Didn't Smudge.
Took well to ironing.
Good quality for piecing.
Held together well as a final quilt.
Washed well.
Didn't fade.(Although we know after many uses, light and washes this may fade over time like any photograph).

Buy on Amazon now and enjoy the process.

By clicking the link and purchasing the Inkjet Photo Paper vis this post, we are given a small donation at no cost to yourself. Which is really appreciated, Thank You.


If you need any help or extra advice I am always available, details in the contact page.

I am also now available for teaching via Facetime as I know many are unable to visit the studio but still want the experience. Contact me via email for information and what we can offer.

Enjoy creating Best Wishes Jane

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New Workshop List For July and August 2018

With the Summer moving on and a new list of workshops for the studio are now available to sign in for:))
Lots of creativity as I have lots of community projects that I am working along side the studio workshops, so you can join in on the making.
Sessions open to young adults over 12years old during the summer.

The studio is closed for a week from the 22nd of June and reopens on the 2nd of July for Art.

The studio is also welcoming Work Experience from several schools and there is the opportunity for a six week Apprenticeship in the studio.

July
3rd&5th 'Strawberries and Cream', Brenda is teaching the amazing stump work strawberries and Jane has Red and Cream Delights.
10th Log Cabin with a Twist, Table Runner and Principles of how to exchange the design.
12th Studio Closed teaching at Diss, 'Log Cabin with a Twist'.
13th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda for beginners and those who sew.
17th&19th Fantasy Inspired make and Stitch. Jane is working towards some Festivals which include a bit of imagination so shares what is going on.
21st Thompson Village Hall, Community Sew In, making the textiles for the new renovated church, all welcome. 10-3pm.
24th Free Machining 101 and Inspiration on how to mix your stitch.
31st Seasonal and Own Projects. As usual Jane keeps the season alive throughout the year with a make it for that certain time of year:)

August 2018
2nd Print and Stitch. Projects where you print an image and then extend it.
7th&9th Burning Back. Taking a mixture of textiles and burning back the layers to reveal treasure.
14th&16th Monster Makes. Making monsters and also making things for our younger gift range.
17th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda.
21st&23rd  Sunflowers with Brenda and Jane shares some of her Autumn Projects.
28th&30 Seasonal and Own Projects. As usual Jane keeps the season alive throughout the year with a make it for that certain time of year:)

Creative Textiles Level One. A Ten Week Course

A ten week course that takes you on a journey through textiles within your chosen inspiration and topic. This course is for beginners, those that need a re boot and those who want to achieve an outstanding piece of textiles. (Those that have done it will tell you how they enjoyed it:))
Enrolements and information is available and the course begins September 26th 2018. Limited places.

Creative Textiles 30 week Course Starts in January 2019 
Course for those who have completed the level One or who have knowledge of Textile Techniques.
Details available.

Support the studio by booking workshops and when you shop on Amazon think of us and go to The Old Art Room first, click on a product link and go through to Amazon to sho, we receive a 4% donation on your purchase. You get deals and no extra charge is made to you. Thank you it all helps.

*Booking and payment is required to insure your session place abd payment is non- refundable due to limited places available*

*Remember we also have Rita our Italian Tailor in the studio for Alterations and Tailoring.

Emily is continuing after her six week Apprenticeship as a member of staff and 'Learning as You Earn'. Learning to make and gain skills, selling in the shop and shortly online. Well Done Emily.

Enjoy the English sunshine and Creating:))

The Oriental Cathedral Window

This is the next project for a Textile Session. 

It's an Oriental Cathedral Window.

Machine and Hand Sewing Techniques

make it a great project. 

Each block window allows you to enjoy the fabric.

Rotary Mat Bag

We all love this colourful Rotary Mat Bag made by Barbara.

Barbara tried two different ways of quilting.

She used a walking foot and Machine Quilting on one side

and hand quilting on the other.

She admitted she has fallen in love with hand quilting and wants

to do some more.

Just a great bag for putting your Rotary Mat, Ruler and Cutter in.

We teach how to use the Rotary Cutter and equipment in

the studio.

Adrienne's Wednesday Quilt Group

Adrienne's Hand Patchwork and Quilting Group meet alternate 

Wednesday week in The Old Art Room Studio.

It is always lovely to see so many quilts being made and 

so varied. The Quilt Table I feel is celebrated

when quilts are laid out on it.

Such a lovely afternoon.

Come in and see from 2pm until 4.

Trip Around The World Quilt Finished

Danni has nearly finished her very large quilt.

Her first ever Quilt!

It is made up of six and half inch squares.

The pattern is called 'Trip around the World'.

Danni made it for a Super Kingsized Bed and 

made it in the  'Quilt as You Go Method'.

Taking sections, quilting them and then putting

them altogether.

Danni is putting on the last of the bias binding and she's 

 finished.

Well done Danni!

Megs Pink Quilt

Meg is now making the bias binding for this pink quilt for one of

her grand daughter's.

The bias is made from all the scraps left over so it's really

colourful too!.

First Quilt for Karen

Karen has just come along to the Textile Thursday Session

and she was a cross-stitcher but wants to learn Patchwork and Quilting.

She had been given a charm pack and started putting it together 

as a quillo sized quilt.

The masking tape labels are to help sew together, 

especially as you need to

collect it all together to go home. 

Or move it due to space constraints.

If you don't label you often find you put them back 

together in a totally different sequence.

This makes it easier.

Karen got to grips with the rotary cutter really quick and

learnt lots of lessons with the seven eights 

(when making the half triangles).

Karen brought along the cross-stitch she had framed to give

to her Mum.

Beautiful!

Hexagon Quilt

Suze made this Hexagon Quilt for a friend that needs TLC at the moment.

We all loved it and felt it had a Japanese feel due to its simplicity 

and  red and black material borders.

Muriel has Completed Her Floral Quilt

Muriel has finished her Flowers and Dresden Plate Quilt.

It looks stunning and I am in awe of the Machine Stitching..

Well done Muriel.

Doris Finishes Her Sampler Quilt

Doris has finished her Sampler Quilt and she is so pleased. 

This is her first ever patchwork quilt.

Well Done Doris. 

Mo's Son's Shirt Quilt

Mo's children have all moved out and she is slowly sorting through all of the treasures they have left behind! 

One of her sons seem to have left a vast selection of shirts!

Mo had seen stripped quilts in magazines and books and decided his shirts would make an ideal

man size, Quillo.

We all helped unpicking the shirts and decided on a size rectangle which would sew together well.

One side is quite dark and Mo has lightened it up with some photo transfer and stitch.

The other is the lighter shirts. 

Mo has also embroidered his name, a ladder ( he is climbing Mount Everest soon) and added many of the labels that mean something onto it too!

Hand Patchwork and Quilting Class

Adrienne holds a Hand Patchwork and Quilting Class in the studio alternate

Wednesday afternoons.

They are very productive and has a lovely atmosphere.

Adrienne gives out lots of tips and patterns each session and helps participants to move

on with their projects. 

I love it too because I am able to see all the different hand projects being made

and the wonderful quilts on the large table.

The studio is fully equipped for textiles

Jelly Roll Strips to Squares

This is another Jelly Roll Quilt in the making.

All the fabric strips have been joined together in groups of six.

These then were cut into blocks of 12.5"

A sash was then put between and joined as a single quilt.

Jelly Roll Quilt

When you buy a Jelly Roll Pack of fabric there are so many patterns to choose from

and so many books you can choose these patterns from now.

This is a quilt made by Heatheranne. I just love the colour combination.

Textiles in The Studio

The last Textile Tuesday and Thursday of each month is normally very busy and catch up of all the techniques we have covered over the month. Lots of 'Show and Tell'
Suze brought in her Sampler Quilt which is absolutely beautifull as eac block is an extended technique and complex in piecing. Well done Suze! Just the binding to put on.

Adrienne's Wednesday Afternoon Patchwork and Quilting Group

On alternate Wednesday afternoon Adrienne has a 

hand patchwork and quilting group. 

It is such a lovely group and it has such a lovely

atmosphere in the studio.
(Adrienne completed her City and Guilds part 2
with me).

The group is for beginners and experienced alike and

they are all working on their own

projects. Here you can see 'Bean Huts',

laid out on the large quilt table.

The group is having a chat about how it is coming along

and whats going to be added next.

Adrienne also is the wonderful lady who organises 

the important coach trips out to Duxford and The NEC!

There are still a few places left for the March 7th,

if you want to contact THe Old Art Room for details.

The coach leaves from Swaffham and also picks up in 

Kings Lynn.

I am really looking forward to it, as usual! 

Jenny's King Sized Quilt

Jenny has been making this king sized quilt out of recycled fabrics

collected from charity and thrift shops. 

It has a beautiful soft and 'Rosey' look to it. 

Beautiful! 

We all admired her patience as she undid some of the seams,

"Retro Stitching" (meaning "unpicking of seams!").

Why?

So she can put the layers together and "Quilt as you go".

A more manageable way of machine quilting.
It was pinned together by many hands as you can see by above.
It was so lovely because Jenny hadn't expected it.
We gathered round to see it and then I dished out the safety pins
and we all helped pin.
Making it quick and social :)
Over to you Jenny to quilt it.

Fan Quilt Continued