Sewing for Pleasure 2017
Whilst we were at Sewing for Pleasure last week, we had some spare time to wander and look at some of the wonderful exhibits on show. It's a fantastic show to see creative textile artwork at its best.
Claire Muir had a stand exhibiting her fantastic needle work and head pieces.
These fascinators and head pieces are all hand made by Claire, in her studio in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The designs use a technique called Free Motion Embroidery, whereby she moves the fabric around the sewing machine by hand, slowly building up layers and creating the lace design. No machine embroidery used here!
This is a brand new fascinator that Claire has recently finished. A stand out piece that took many hours to complete, but doesn't it look fantastic? Perfect for any special occasion!
Claire also runs classes and workshops from the Kings Heath shop. Here's how you can get in touch:
Claire Muir
Commissions, Talks & Workshops
17 - 23 Poplar Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7AA
info@clairemuir.co.uk
07778 132 722
www.clairemuir.co.uk
Ollivier Henry was exhibiting some of his fantastic hand made costumes.
Fashion designer, costume maker, embroiderer, and costume history teacher at the Ecole Duperré, in Paris, where he was a student himself. Ollivier Henry has always been passionate about fashion and clothes. He quickly develops a particular appeal for the costume and its history.
Here in close up detail is the delicate ornate embroidery on the Bodice and jacket. Look at the buttons which are entirely bespoke and hand embroidered to match the design.
The design is inspired by a lady's morning suit, circa 1900. It's entitled 'Matinee'.
This enormous textile artwork is inspired by the Sky Atlantic/ HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. It pictures the King of the White Walkers, during a scene from the show. It measures almost 5 metres high, towering over a lot of the hall!
The Embroiderers' Guild of the UK led the design and production of the piece and invited other stitch partners to participate from across the UK. It showcases many textile skills, including, digital print, surface stitch, machine embroidery, metallic thread work, beading, applique and quilting.
If you get a chance to see this magnificent piece, you must!
Finally, in keeping with the theme of over-sized pieces - have a look at this huge cardigan. Entitled 'A Cardigan for Cardigan', it is a Heritage Lottery Fund supported idea by Lisa Hellier. It depicts the towns heritage, and is knitted by people from the community. We think the different textures used for the buidings and river are fantastic.
Sewing for Pleasure incorporates 3 shows: 'Fashion & Embroidery', 'Hobbycrafts' & 'Knit Stitch & Sew'. Next year the dates are 15th - 18th March 2018. We look forward to seeing you there!
Claire Muir had a stand exhibiting her fantastic needle work and head pieces.
These fascinators and head pieces are all hand made by Claire, in her studio in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The designs use a technique called Free Motion Embroidery, whereby she moves the fabric around the sewing machine by hand, slowly building up layers and creating the lace design. No machine embroidery used here!
This is a brand new fascinator that Claire has recently finished. A stand out piece that took many hours to complete, but doesn't it look fantastic? Perfect for any special occasion!
Claire also runs classes and workshops from the Kings Heath shop. Here's how you can get in touch:
Claire Muir
Commissions, Talks & Workshops
17 - 23 Poplar Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7AA
info@clairemuir.co.uk
07778 132 722
www.clairemuir.co.uk
Ollivier Henry was exhibiting some of his fantastic hand made costumes.
Fashion designer, costume maker, embroiderer, and costume history teacher at the Ecole Duperré, in Paris, where he was a student himself. Ollivier Henry has always been passionate about fashion and clothes. He quickly develops a particular appeal for the costume and its history.
Here in close up detail is the delicate ornate embroidery on the Bodice and jacket. Look at the buttons which are entirely bespoke and hand embroidered to match the design.
The design is inspired by a lady's morning suit, circa 1900. It's entitled 'Matinee'.
This enormous textile artwork is inspired by the Sky Atlantic/ HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. It pictures the King of the White Walkers, during a scene from the show. It measures almost 5 metres high, towering over a lot of the hall!
The Embroiderers' Guild of the UK led the design and production of the piece and invited other stitch partners to participate from across the UK. It showcases many textile skills, including, digital print, surface stitch, machine embroidery, metallic thread work, beading, applique and quilting.
If you get a chance to see this magnificent piece, you must!
Finally, in keeping with the theme of over-sized pieces - have a look at this huge cardigan. Entitled 'A Cardigan for Cardigan', it is a Heritage Lottery Fund supported idea by Lisa Hellier. It depicts the towns heritage, and is knitted by people from the community. We think the different textures used for the buidings and river are fantastic.
Sewing for Pleasure incorporates 3 shows: 'Fashion & Embroidery', 'Hobbycrafts' & 'Knit Stitch & Sew'. Next year the dates are 15th - 18th March 2018. We look forward to seeing you there!
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