Inspiration for Inspiration packs

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Spotlight Textiles make up 'Inspiration Packs' of fabrics, threads and other sewing notions to offer for sale at exhibitions.

We are often asked "What can I do with it?" so this year each member of the group selected a pack and used the contents to make something as an example. 

The results are a real variety of items, from bags, cushions, framed pieces and this 3D item made by the talented Julia Ringer entitled 'Woodland Wendy'






This is a pack similar to the one used to make 'Woodland Wendy'. Each one contains a dyed cotton fat quarter
 









This year, to link to the title of our exhibition 'Spotlight on....Heritage' we are also offering packs of vintage fabric, lace and old sewing notions. These contain a fat quarter of an old damask table cloth. Mary used one of these packs for her inspiration sample including a half finished piece of cross stitch.








Some of the vintage inspiration pack contents.

Come along to the Spotlight Textiles exhibition to be inspired by the work on show.

Venue: Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, IP17 1SP

Dates: Friday 28th April - Wed 3rd May
10am - 4pm each day

Free entry


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