Sunday, 20 March 2011

The one with the Julie Arkell workshop pictures...

By popular demand I'm posting the pictures of the Julie Arkell workshop I went to today. Like last year we made accessories and started with items made from Suffolk puffs (or yoyos for the American readers).



Julie had brought along items we could buy like her "right twice a day watches"...



We could make these little bunches of flowers brooches...



or little bracelets of Suffolk puffs which I made - but forgot to photograph while it was still light so I'll take a pic of that another day.



Don't you love the way she displays them on vintage outfits?



I loved these little what? charm? bracelets... These were made of a variety of little strips of fabric with all sorts of oddments (rammel!) attached. I've nearly finished the fabric part - I just need to find some bits with little loops for attaching. Julie seems to have used cracker toys and all sort of other bits -if you can think of anything appropriate please let me know! As the items are attached to fabric they need to be quite light.



This one shows the same sort of brooches we made last year - still looking lovely!



More gorgeous brooches...



in Julie's inimitable style...



So sweet!



I NEED one of these big flowers!



And finally Julie herself - lovely lady with a very individual style that is so totally Julie.



What a great day - meeting other bloggers and people with similar interests - marvellous!
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20 comments:

  1. Carol21 March 2011 at 00:07

    Great photos Wendy, it was a lovely day.

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  2. Jill21 March 2011 at 00:14

    what a delight - all those treasure to stitch - thought they were your stripes ticking away on the first picture ;)

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  3. Lace hearts21 March 2011 at 00:38

    Fabulous photos - such lovely makes. Thanks for your comment. You should dig out your tapestries! What's funny is that they sell for far more as kits then they ever do as made up cushions.

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  4. Chrissie21 March 2011 at 08:59

    Lovely to meet you yesterday - wasn't it a great workshop! I loved Louise's studio - and the cake....

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  5. Unknown21 March 2011 at 09:24

    Those are lovely another talenetd lady ;-)) have a lovely week,dee x

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  6. salty pebble21 March 2011 at 09:25

    you have such a lovely blog, i dont always comment but am often here and its lovely that you've shared your special day- love all your creations and julies- such a lovely inspiration she must be x

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  7. menopausalmusing21 March 2011 at 09:27

    Sigh......... so much loveliness to take in.................... lucky you! I particularly like that little rabbit. :O)

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  8. Marigold Jam21 March 2011 at 09:43

    Oh how I wish I could come to one of those workshops - such lovely things and such simple ideas but beautifully executed.

    Jane

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  9. two bones and a bagle21 March 2011 at 10:26

    Hi glad you had a lovely day I attended on Sat and thought I might meet you - sure we will meet one day on one of Louise's courses - have you booked for any more. I have booked for Samantha Brian and Jennifer Collier and am looking forward to it - Lots.

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  10. Diane21 March 2011 at 10:40

    Ive booked for a course later in the year (September) I hope its as much fun as that one. xxxx

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  11. Victoria21 March 2011 at 16:25

    I have just come across your blog and wow - you went to a Julie Arkell day course. You lucky thing. I went to an exhibition in Frome at the weekend where she had some lovely bits and bobs. I bought her book which is just inspirational. Next on my wish list is to spend a day with her. Love your blog. x

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  12. French Knots21 March 2011 at 16:26

    I am utterley envious! It looks like a wonderful creative day.
    To find amazing charms and the like have a look at happy supplies etsy shop, lots of sweet little goodies. I have placed an order and can't wait for it to get here!

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  13. LAC EMP 202021 March 2011 at 20:35

    Well Wend, it looks like you had a fab day as expected. Are you obsessed with suffolk puffs like Chrissie now? If I come across any unusual things I will try to remember your charm bracelet. I think the watches are my favourite. I can't bear to wear one but at least I'd be on time twice a day if I had one of these! Lesley

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  14. The Vintage Knitter21 March 2011 at 20:50

    Looks like you all had great crafty fun. I love everything in your photos, especially those cheerful oval brooches.

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  15. CATHY DANIEL21 March 2011 at 22:03

    These workshops sound like a lot of fun - I just love those big flower brooches, and the watches - what a great idea!

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  16. VintageWantsNotNeeds21 March 2011 at 22:27

    Looks like a great class. Just love those charm bracelets, I bet you can't wait for Christmas to pull lots of crackers and swipe the prizes inside. Alos that bunny brooch is so cute.

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  17. Diane22 March 2011 at 08:42

    Tweed Bags - Sept 11th - can you go? Xxxxx

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  18. Susan McShannon-Monteith22 March 2011 at 20:10

    You are so fortunate to attend such a wonderful workshop.
    I do love the little yoyo(or Suffolk puffs) bunches of flowers... so Spring and so cute.

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  19. Leah Halliday23 March 2011 at 11:04

    Lovely to meet you, it was such a wonderful inspiring day and Louise's studio is a feast to the eyes Leahx

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  20. gillyflower23 March 2011 at 18:07

    Loks like you had a fabulous day at the workshop!
    I love suffolk puffs! For the last year or two Ive had a thing about them, they just look so sweet when you make each little one, and often the most unpromising bit of fabric is transformed into something beautiful.

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