A Creative Week

 

I have had a busy time making things to sell next Tuesday at a table top sale which is being held at St Uny Church in Lelant.The sale is to raise money to fund a Heritage Centre which was opened last week

It is housed in an unused Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1879.  

It contains historical documents and photographs of Lelant as well as showcasing work by local artists. There is also a small refreshment area and the whole project if being run by volunteers. 

 

Lelant Heritage Centre

Below is pictured some of the things I have been making to sell. Recently I have been working with sari silk. I love the vibrant colours that you get and it is perfect for the jewellery I have been making. I first embellish the silk onto felt, then free machine on top of the silk using metallic and variegated threads. I then cut the fabric to the size of the jewellery mounts I use and finish with beads and hand embroidery. Below is a selection of some of the finished pieces ready for packing.

 

 

A close up of a finished piece showing the embroidery and back of the pendant. Packaging has to be finished by Thursday as I am going to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC early on Friday morning.