Have you saved the date?
Have you saved the date?
25th October is nearly here
I am currently finalising floor plans and getting everything ready for you .
We have so much to show you including:
Lady Mcelroy fabric room
a quilting room with rachel d'ambrosio of Shqa
weavers and spinners guild
artisans with gorgeous gift ideas
crochet, knitting, fabric art, jewellery, cross stitch, blacksmith art, fabric gifts
John Hyde with his sewing machine surgery
presentations throughout the day
craft activities for all to enjoy
a sewing challenge
A competition to vote on
and so much more
with delicious cakes, lunches and the essential tea and coffees provided by the northwood house volunteers, you will be able to spend the whole day surrounded by creativity
doors open at 10.30 and sadly close at 3pm
come early to get the most from the visit.
we so look forward to seeing you all there
northwood house,
rotunda entrance on ward avenue
cowes
po31 8az
parking can be found in the main car park on park road
Please leave the spaces outside the rotunda entrance for accessible parking
Normally we can use the Cowes Academy too
Ready.....Steady.....Sew
You still have over a week to get your Recycle Runway entry ready
Recycle Runway Competition
ISLAND CREATIVITY CHALLENGE
CAN YOU TURN RUBBISH INTO A SHOW STOPPING OUTFIT?
CREATE A GARMENT .OR FULL OUTFIT
FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS
INSPIRED BY YOUR FASHION ICON
SOMEONE WHO HAS GREAT STYLE
NOT JUST FABRIC---ANYTHING GOES
BE BOLD
BE WILD
BE UNFORGETTABLE
VISITORS WILL VOTE FOR THEIR FAVOURITE
COULD IT BE YOURS?
LET'S PROVE CREATIVITY HAS NO LIMITS
Free to enter
Use any type of materials as long as it has had a previous life and the final item can be wearable
Please register your interest so we can keep a list of those entering
We need you to bring the garment or outfit to Northwood House (Main Rotunda entrance, Ward Avenue) on the 24th October between 11am and 2pm
You will be given a form to describe your creation, and explain who has inspired you, what you have used and any techniques you would like to highlight
Judging will be by the visitors on the day.
All entries will be anonymous to allow for a fairer judging system
Prizes will be given to the following
*Best technical design (Made the best)
*Best creative design (May not be the best made but has a real vision and hits the brief best)
*Best overall design (Covers both technical ability and has a great aesthetic and hits the brief perfectly)
There will be impartial judges to decide on winners should there be a tie)
NEW BROTHER SEWING MACHINE LAUNCH
THE EXPEDITION BX1
We will be showing off our brand new combination sewing and embroidery machine.
The Expedition BX1 has so many new functions it is crazy.
From a special mode to help stitching curves to crochet and couching.
It just needs to be seen to be believed.
Our demo will be on display for you to try out and we even have a special sewing challenge for you to enter.
Are you the best sewist on the island?
You can try your luck on the 25th.
We look forward to welcoming you all on the 25th October, 10.30 to 3pm
Unit 2, IOW PEARL
MILITARY ROAD
BRIGHSTONE
PO30 4DD
Karen Robb Sewing Collective
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