Stitched Leaves.

I do some work part time as a childminding assistant for a pretty large setting. This gives me lots of opportunity to devise and try out lots of creative, textile-based activities with a fantastic group of children aged between two and eight. I'm always suprised how well young children respond to being introduced to new skills that we would normally try to put them off for as long as possible due to sharp, hot or mechanical elements! Last week I was amazed at the skill shown by a little girl who isn't two for another month as she used a huge needle to thread beads, accurately and rapidly until she had a six inch long 'necklace'.

This week we have started our autumn projects and I thought it would be a good time to introduce the children to using a sewing machine. We used appropriately patterned fabrics and the children chose their threads and stitches from the sewing machine's menu and created these fantastic leaves for our display.

Paula x

The Harvest Of Art

Wychbury will have a stall at the Harvest of Art Exhibition - a sale of work by Alternative Artists. Organised by the Society of Pagan Arts, the event will be held at Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield, Nr. Ironbridge in Shropshire. on the 16th of August. Times: 10-6pm

The event is held by the river, has free parking, a cafe and free public entry!

Come and join us for a lovely day out!