Free Motion Embroidery Class - Blue Tit at Abakhan Mostyn

Come and learn how to free-motion embroider.

You’ll learn how to use and attach the free-motion foot, how to draw with your machine and the stages to create your own piece.

Learn a new technique or develop your skill in this art form.

Danielle will teach you to draw with your sewing machine – no drawing skill necessary. She’ll show you some sneaky tricks.

The vast majority go away with a completed project ready for you to frame or upcycle.

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required but not essential

What to bring:

• 1/2 metre of calico or other heavy weight backing fabric (plain colour)
• Fat Quarter or equivalent of bondaweb
• 1/2 metre of firm, fusible interfacing
• Bag of scrap cottons in a variety of colours suitable for a blue tit (see example picture for ideas) Mix of plains and patterned is useful.
• Black/grey/dark green polyester thread - large spool
• Sharp pencil
• Friction pen

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink . You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Danielle McIntyre

Danielle McIntyre is a self-taught free-motion embroidery artist. In 2021, Danielle was selected to appear in the Visual Artists Association International Online Exhibition. She was also shortlisted in the VAA International and Emerging Artists Open. Danielle was also a finalist in the North Wales Open at Theatr Clwyd, Mold.

She is inspired by cityscapes and landscapes and enjoys pairing monochromatic schemes with vibrant Liberty of London prints. Danielle began in this medium as a way of memorialising the places she has loved; Chester, Liverpool, North Yorkshire and North Wales. After numerous requests she began taking commissions on others’ special places. She enjoys replicating others’ memorable locations and adding her own twist with bold lines, prints and colours. Danielle was taught to sew by her grandmother and has since run a children’s clothing business. She now concentrates on producing her artwork and tutoring. 

Danielle is currently exhibiting works at Telford's Warehouse, Chester and Oriel Aeron, Aberaeron.

Danielle is a former Teacher of French and Spanish, with 15 years experience. She gave up teaching to concentrate on her family and artwork. 

Danielle grew up and lives in rural North Wales with her husband, 2 children and 3 dogs. 

Danielle is passionate about the arts and especially finds inspiration in performing in musical theatre.

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