The website is in progress. Very excited about it! The best bit is that I have worked out how to do it all by myself! I thought it was going to be a real laborious task. Getting all my patterns/sewing instructions turned into pdf and then work out how to add them to a shop page on my site as an instant download. But as it turns out, it is very, very simple. Just need to find the time to put aside to do it now.......

Last night was the second of this set of three workshops. I thought I would make up a quick and easy pattern for all those who were due to complete their first project last night, in case they didn't feel like going straight into the next one. The kit includes everything you need to make two hanging lavender filled hearts. Everyone loved the fabrics and the kit, but I only had one taker. As it turns out, most wanted to carry on with all the more complicated kits! Brilliant, the sewing bug is spreading!

Next Wednesday, February 8th, is the last of this set of 3. The following workshops will be in March. Monday the 12th, 19th and 26th. 7:30 at St Peters Hall in Coverack. Bundles and bundles of bunting for this one. With an optional Easter theme!
I am hoping to see all the usual/unusual (ha ha) faces as well as some newbies, the hall is certainly big enough and very toasty when I remember to turn the heating on.
Happy Crafting

First night!

Well the first workshop for 2012 went really well. Apart from an almost false start with dropped sewing machine and a cut knee. One plaster later, a tweaking of cogs and 11 crafters and myself filled St Peters hall with the whoosh of an iron, the snip of scissors and the Whirrggghhhh or maybe Grrrrrrrr of vintage sewing machines.

There was patchwork, appliqué, bags and cushions galore. One pupil whizzed up an appliqué cushion in 2 hours having never sewn before! A natural crafter and my sons teacher!. Others took their time coming up with their own versions of my designs to be completed next Wednesday. I can't wait to see the results.

The unique thing about the Creek Boutique sewing workshops is that the evening caters for every budget. Come along with your own fabrics and sewing kit and you just pay an entry fee of £4 + £2 for your pattern. Or you can buy the full kit for £9.95 + your entry fee. Creek Boutique is in residence with all your haberdashery needs including many fabrics.

I also cater for every skill level. If you can't sew, then I can give you an introductory lesson before you start your chosen project, with constant support throughout. If you can sew and have a machine then bring it along and brush up an old skill or just to get inspired.
A group of like minded people makes an inspiring and industrious creative atmosphere. I am having so much fun!
Next 2 nights are Wednesday 1st and the 8th of February.

Winter Workshop Dates.......

The next 3 Creek Boutique workshops will be taking place on the following Wednesdays...

25th January

1st February

8th February

We are loosely using Valentines Day as a theme, but instead of making something for your loved one it will be self indulgent! There will be patchwork, Appliqué, haberdashery, kits, hand sewing, machine tutorials for those who need it and much much more....

We will be at St Peters Hall in Coverack from 730pm until 10pm and the evening will be £4 per person. 
Kits and any haberdashery you may need are extra but you are welcome to bring your own sewing box and fabrics. You are also welcome to bring along your own sewing machine.

A New Year = A New Venture!

After testing the water before Christmas with 3 taster workshops called 'Make Your Own', it has spurred me on to pursue this further and expand the haberdashery and kits available through Creek Boutique. 


Kits will be available to download as well as to buy in complete kits and delivered to your door. All my designs as well as some of Georgie's from Big Beautiful Bunting Co. will be available to purchase very soon. But whilst  you are waiting for the workshop dates and downloads to become available I will be updating this blog with a few freebies to get you started with the crafting bug. 


Allot of my designs will still be available to purchase through www.cottoncottage.co.uk 


I am really looking forward to the feedback and sharing ideas with like minded creatives!
So here is the first of my freebies to get you started


Make a needle case

You will need 
I x piece of medium weight fabric 20cm x 10cm.  (I have used calico).
1 x pretty appliqué shape, maximum size 6cm x 6cm.
1 x small button
1 x piece of ribbon about 7cm.
1 x piece of felt  12 cm x 6 cm (cut with pinking shears is a nice effect).
Needle and thread or a Sewing Machine and thread
Pins
Scissors
Pinking Shears (optional)

 Take the natural fabric and fold in half so the shorter edges meet. Sew together the raw edges leaving a 3cm gap in the raw edged end for turn out the right way and for the ribbon button loop.

 Turn out so it looks like above and pop in the ribbon to make a loop for the button fastening.  Top stitch all around the edge, about 3 – 5 mm from the edge. use a back stitch over the ribbon to make it secure.

 Now pin your chosen appliqué shape onto the opposite side. Stitch your appliqué in place. If you are sewing by hand a blanket stitch would look pretty. If you are using a sewing machine like we have then a small tight zigzag stitch is equally attractive..

Now lay your felt on the inside of your case and stitch through across the middle like a book. Now add your button on the front making sure it lines up nicely with your ribbon loop.

 Well done you have completed your Creek Boutique Pins and Needles Case Kit!