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Don’t miss my eye-catching Canvas Bags – Ideal for those little shopping trips. New design just out!
I take a lot of photographs of all sorts of things, including my makes, my students’ makes, crafty moments and details from everyday life, especially floral portraits, light and shadow, glorious colours and found patterns. To see more of my own and my students’ work, please visit my Pinterest page.
What a wonderful evening at Garsington Opera yesterday. An idyllic setting @wormsleyestate and a beautifully designed elegant production by @tom.piper24 , a visual treat. And then of course the music! Tchaikovsky`s Queen of Spades. #opera #lovetheatre #whatatreat #visualfeast #garsingtonopera #perfect #recommend #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Today I gave my `Working for Auntie` talk for the one hundredth time!! I visited Holmfirth U3A who were a most appreciative and fun group and the drive there over the tops was glorious, it`s not too grim up north! #holmfirth #holmfirthu3a #talk #speaker #workingatthebbc #workingforaunty #lovemyjob #bookme #icanvisityourgroup #u3a #christinegreencrafts #craftingathecottage …
These are a few kawandi style panels that students have made with me. If you fancy learning this particular fascinating patchwork technique that hails from India you can join me @oxford_summer_school on 6th and 7th August. Great fun, very mindful and lots of slow, creative stitching. Check out the @oxford_summer_school website for more details. #somethingtolookforwardto #summerschool #learnsomethingnew #craftcourses #greatfun #mindfulness #slowstitching #patchwork #quiltersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #kawandi #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
This was the scene yesterday when I visited the Horsham Quilters with my `Bust the Rules and Get Creative`. Had some great comments afterwards from the group and hope I inspired them to go off piste with their stitching. A really fun morning. If you would like me to visit your group dm me. #horshamquilters #talk #busttherulesandgetcreative #inspirational #patchwork #quiltersofinstagram #bookme #stitchers #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #mycraftinglife #lovemyjob …
And here`s the finished papercut! The red paper comes from my favourite paper shop Vlieger in Amsterdam, it`s a beautiful textured paper, and the background is a sheet of vintage GMSmith parchment effect paper. I used a @swannmorton handle number 3 and a couple of 10A blades and I had "Conversations from a Long Marriage" on to accompany me. Thank you Radio 4, the soundtrack to my life!! DM me if you have a special occasion coming up and would like to mark it with a unique papercut. #papercutartist #papercut #handcrafted #handdrawntype #handcut #finished #finishedartwork #handmadewithlove #wedding #weddinggift #designedandmadebyme #commissionswelcome #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #mycreativelife …
I thought I would share the process that goes into designing my paper cuts before I pick up my scalpel, from the initial doddle to the final iteration. This usually involves three or four versions drawn onto layout paper using a Rotring Tikky pen (.3). The final version is taped onto the paper I have chosen for the final artwork and then I cut through two layers. I designed this for friends who got married on Saturday, a beautiful day in every way, congratulations!!!! #workinprogress #mymethod #handdrawntype #developanidea #wedding #weddinggift #makesomethingspecial #lettering #heart #personalgift #bespoke #availableforcommissions #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
My fabulous feline is taking Saturday morning slowly. #happycaturday #tuxedo_cat #catsofinstagram #saturdaymorningliein #blackandwhitecat #bestie #chilling #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #mybuddy❤️ …
Enjoying some slow handstitching on a little piece of Boro inspired patching. The threads are some vintage Gutermann silk and some cotton perle number 12, both so lovely to work with. Fabrics and threads all preloved. #handstitching #handsewing #patchwork #cottonperle #boroinspired #stitchersgonnastitch #stitchersofinstagram #recycled #lovestitching #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Bit of a soggy Sunday so settling in for some quiet mending. I designed and stitched this cushion for my book `Contemporary Needlepoint` back in 1994, and the fabric is quite literally falling apart. Luckily I found a piece in my stash so on with some visible patching. #needlepoint #needlepointersofinstagram #patching #visiblemending #handstitching #lovestitch #imadethis #textiles #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
What a fun creative I had yesterday @ardingtoncrafts introducing my lovely students to kawandi style patchwork. Lots of interesting chats, handstitching and delicious food served up by Simon, the boss, in his beautifully labelled stylish brown bags. #ardingtonschoolofcrafts #learnsomethingnew #craftworkshop #handstitching #stitchersgonnastitch #patchwork #kawandi #loveteaching #whatfun #highlyrecommend #icanteachyou #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Spent a wonderful day with the ladies of Chiltern Embroidery and Textiles Group yesterday, sharing my love of being inspired by Japanese Boro. Handstitching, slowing down and enjoying some excellent company. So many variations on the theme, and great comments, makes me very happy and pleased to do what I do. #boro #inspiredbyboro #handstitched #mindfulness #slow #patchwork #patching #relaxing #qualitytime #enjoyingthemoment #stitchersofinstagram #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #loveteaching #mycreativelife …
Summer has arrived on my clothes rail, love rediscovering the colourful prints, floaty cottons and linens. Some I have had for many years and almost all are secondhand/preloved #christinegreencrafts #summerclothes #allchange #patterns #biannual #favouritethings #craftingatthecottage #colourful …
Blues bells everywhere!! The patchwork version was cut from a pair of 1930`s linen curtains that someone gave me many years ago, still eeking out the floral motifs. #bluebells #improvpatchwork #patchwork #springflower #blue #blueflowers #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #floralinspirations …
I stitched these four faces many years ago but am thinking about revisiting the design in wools, this version is stitched used stranded embroidery threads. I have always lived the colours and motifs. I need a phone case and this might just be the thing! #needlepointersofinstagram #needlepoint #stitchersofinstagram #handstitched #mydesign #anoriginaldesign #reuse #reimagine #newpossibilities #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Lots to look forward to this summer: – Creative papercutting @westhopecollege 24th June
– Mindful visible mending inspired by Japanese Boro @westhopecollege 25th June – Embroidered lavender bags @rhsbridgewater 28th June – Creative papercutting @gxca_uk 30th July – Design your own quilt @oxford_summer_school 4/5 August -Kawandi Quilting @oxford_summer_school 6/7 August – Creative Papercutting @oxford_summer_school 8 August For further details follow links to the relevant websites and hope to see you soon!!
#craftcourses #loveteaching #comeandjoinme #learnsomethingnew #workshops #craftwithme #lotstodo #creativeworkshops #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage
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A highly cultural and inspiring day in London. First stop the Wallace Collection and Grayson Perry`s quirky show followed by a quick walk to the Photographers Gallery and a wonderful exhibition of Peter Mitchell`s photographs. Can highly recommend both. #adayinlondon #graysonperry #inspiring #photographersgallery #petermitchell #agranddayout #worthavisit #recommend #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Happily stitching in the garden, adding more hexagons to my ongoing patchwork. I`ve got three sides sorted and squared up, one more to go then I shall have to think about how I might finish it off… binding? ….. border? Decisions decisions….. #hexagons #hexis #hexiquilt #handstitched #outside #inthegardentoday #inthesun #quilters #quiltersofinstagram #quiltersgonnaquilt #handmade #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Tulips really are the most gorgeous flowers. The intensity of colour and petal shapes. From the moment they unfurl to the moment they collapse they are beautiful. #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #inthegarden #colour #edges #springtime #glorious #fabulousflorals #craftingatthecottage #christinegreencrafts …
An array of stitched items that I took along to the Wendover WI this week as part of my`A Life in Stitches` talk. It includes needlepoint projects, velvet scarves, a doll made using fabric paints, an embroidered panel from art foundation, various patchwork items and some embroidered lavender bags. It was a lovely evening with an appreciative audience and I shall be doing it all over again next week for the Ledbury Quilters. #stitching #lovestitching #handmade #makesmehappy #stitchersofinstagram #talk #alifeinstitches #lovemycraftylife #sewcialists #inspiremyinstagram #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
A fine collection of vintage wooden sewing reels. They belong to one of my lovely students on Saturday, I have to admit to being a little bit envious!! As a child I made necklaces out of mum`s empty reels. #sewingreels #woodensewingreels #vintage #sewingnotions #labels #lovethese #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
I had a lovely creative fun day with the ladies of Gwent Stitchers group yesterday, introducing them to kawandi inspired patchwork. I always enjoy seeing what students produce and no two are ever the same! #kawandi #kawandiinspired #handstitched #scraps #loveteaching #gwent #learnsomethingnew #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
It`s a perfect day….blossom, deck chairs, blue sky! #springtime #deckchairs #stripes #blossom #inthegardentoday #happyplace #lovespring #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Tulips coming out in the sunshine. Joy!!! #tulips #springflower #springtime #colour #petals_perfection #opening #redandyellow #myfav #lovetulips #christinegreencrafts #inthegardentoday #craftingatthecottage …
Many congratulations to my lovely nephew and his beautiful bride who got married yesterday. Wishing them every happiness #papercut #weddinggift #handdrawn #handrawnletters #congratulations #hearts #love #specialday #muchlove #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Love this Owl and the Pussycat window display spotted in Bristol. Full marks to the window dresser of this charity shop. #theowlandthepussycat #windowdisplaydesign #inspired #lovethis #gloucesterroadbristol #peagreenboat #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #edwardlear …
A lovely fun creative day with the Market Square Quilters introducing them to kawandi style patchwork. #kawandi #learnsomethingneweveryday #handstitch #loveteaching #patchwork #quiltersofinstagram #quiltinggroup #icanteachyou #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Won`t be long now that these Christoesque palms will be enjoying spring and flexing their fronds #christo #wrapped #blackandwhite #sculpture #garden #inthesunshine #springishere #allwrappedup #palms #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Looking forward to 27th March when I will be at @theBaseGreenham with an introduction to papercutting crafternoon. Master the basic skills and then design and cut your monogram. More info on their website which you can get to directly or via my website. #comeandjoinme #learnsomethingnew #papercutting #crafternoon #thebasegreenham #greatfun #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #monogram #lettering #haveago …
Finished!! I have been thinking about a mash up of kawandi/Boro for a while and here is the result. Working with shirts picked up at car boot sales, charity shops and donations I started with a backing track panel (old curtain lining) and started from the outside edge and worked stitched my way inwards. I didn`t fold in the edges of the patches but I did play around with using stripes to add structure to the design. The first lot of stitching spiralled into the centre then I added more, I love the patina that multiple running stitches add to fabric. Rather pleased with this experimental panel…. what next???? #mashup #crossculture #mixandmatch #handstitched #recycled #repurpose #fabricandthread #brownandblue #experimenting #playingwithfabric #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage #stitchersofinstagram #stitchersgonnastitch #runningstitch …
Happy Caturday! This week I have been working on something that has been bubbling quietly for a while. Of course the Magnificent One wanted to be part of it which slowed things down somewhat 🐾🫤 #happycaturday #patchwork #handstitched #cathelper #paws #tuxedocatsofinstagram #really #catsonquilts #patchworkscrapwork #whitepaws #nohelp #christinegreencrafts #craftingatthecottage …
Don’t miss my eye-catching Canvas Bags – Ideal for those little shopping trips. New design just out!
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