CHRISTMAS, 2013 CATCH UP

Here's a catch up of our Christmas 2013 Quarterly Crafternoons, yes LAST year's Christmas, only 6 short months ago- where does the time go?

OUR WORKSHOPS

KANZASHI FLOWERS

 The lovely Melinda hosted a full table twice over for the Kanzashi Flower workshop. Kanzashi are the traditional hair ornaments worn by the Japanese and is a term now given to the folding technique used to make fabric flowers. I first saw these on Pinterest and pow, I just knew we had to make these. I was so surprised how simple and quick they were and it was lovely that some made more than one on the day. Unfortunately I wasn't very snap happy that day and took hardly any photos. Let's just say I was 'in the moment'! 

Quite simply they are 6 small circles of fabric, about 5-6 cm diameter that are folded in half on the bias, sewn with a gathering stitch, pulled tight and a centre button added. They are folded a particular way and quite precisely too. Check out this Pinterest too right HERE. As I was 'in the moment' there are no photos of ANY finished flowers, hmmm, I really must pay more attention next time!

TISSUE PAPER POM POMS
It may also be because I was busy instructing others in the finer craft of Tissue Paper Pom Pom making! 

This really was lots of fun and super easy using an accordion fold, some string, a pair of scissor and some precise 'fluffing' of the layers and soon we were adorned in colourful layers of soft tissue. They were perfect for the littlies to make too. I really enjoy seeing the smaller ones have a go and it's quite a relief for mums to know they can come along, be social, make something and the kids are cool with it too!

 

We also introduced everyone to Elina, our new addition to the crafting family.

Our gorgeous brand new SEWING MACHINE!! Purchased with thanks to the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Banks sponsorship that has funded our workshops. The bright and cheerful Elina is now available to use at our Quarterly Crafternoons gatherings.

So thank you everyone for coming and sharing in the Christmas joy.
x Le x