Busy, busy...

Life seems to be one long round of teaching lately with an average of three different classes a week. I'm not complaining because I love the teaching side of my work but there seems to be little time for anything else by the time I've prepared for each class.

Some of the ladies have been working on pieces for a competition...

We've had a session on cutwork, using machine stitching, sheer fabrics and a soldering iron.

Last Saturday was spent making tassels, cords and beads. And that's just a fraction of what's been going on. (I seem to forget my camera quite a lot!)

Meanwhile I've also been trying to squeeze in time to try out some different samples of my own for my fashion module. Little stitches that look like Dorset buttons, white thread on white fabric.

Then dyed

Plus some experiments with a twin needle on dyed fabrics- all of which have somehow got to incorporated into a fashion collection by the end of this month.

But most of all I've been busy getting ready for The Jersey Textile Showcase next week. More classes to prepare, materials to gather together, a freezer to fill, dog walkers to organise, etc. Not to mention a little infestation of head lice to deal with (I thought I done with those along with Primary school!)

But when it all feels too much I remember this advert that has appeared in various embroidery/stitch magazines...

And it makes me smile because it all seems worthwhile! See you all again the week after next!