RUSTING WITH ALICE FOX

KOctober 6th Alice Fox was invited for the day to guide us through rusting fabric.

Alice demonstrated quick ways to rust using wire wool on fabric and paper using vinegar, tea and salt water.  Within hours we had results with some of our experiments.   Many items we took home to discover the unusual results.

Stitching during the day with pre dyed items

The results of using a rusty cow bell, great threads produced from wrapping the fabric too.

We all thoroughly enjoyed the day and now have lots of experiments with various teas and vinegar mixtures.  Finding unusual shaped rusty items suitable for wrapping is the intriguing part. Surprising where you find these things!!  

OTLEY COURTHOUSE EXHIBITION

Sunday 1 st December was also the day we took down our first exhibition.  The exhibition had been well received by visitors, the staff advised.  The group has had many positive comments from visitors.  It took only 20 minutes to take our exhibits down from display, a big difference to almost 4 hours on the setup day!! Congratulations to everyone on the success of our first exhibition.

TOCKWITH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Sue M, Sarah & Gwen manned the stall at the village fair on Sunday 1st December.  Lots of items made by the group for sale.  Well supported by local people with lots of groups who use the hall being represented.  The hand bell ringers gave a very festive atmosphere to the afternoon.