Nine BETA members and a very welcome additional attendee, Barbara from Solihull had a wonderful weekend Eco Dyeing and stitching with Jane Hunter. After settling in on Friday evening following a delicious meal we spent Saturday and Sunday working together. On day 1 we used a wide range of leaves and plants, mostly provided by Jane. Using them to dye a very generous pack of varied fabrics also provided by Jane. The pictures below show our efforts after day one on the long work table and our work hanging up to dry overnight.
The long table where we worked during the day with some of the work laid out.
On day two after another lovely evening meal on Saturday (not to mention the lunches and breakfasts) we spent the day using our samples and adding stitch. Some of us worked on book covers for books provided by Jane. We had brought our own sewing kits but Jane was again very generous in sharing her threads etc. Pictured below are some of the finished and part finished projects. Jane was an informative and relaxed and easygoing tutor it was a pleasure to work with her and with each other.
Even the best weekends come to an end. We left having learnt a lot had fun and enjoyed two days of relaxed creativity. Some of us took home local honey and home made jam as a bonus.
Birmingham Embroidery and Textile Art 