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hot topic question of the month - August 2009 - let's talk about sparkle, shimmer and shine!

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December 7, 2009 to December 31, 2009 – Frameworks Art and Craft , Swindon

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Just added a photo of my beetles made by the Great Western Embroiderers.

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Mandy commented on Kath Danswan's photo 'morris hanging'

Gosh, that is a huge piece of work, Kath. 6 feet by 2 feet. Just handling a piece that big must have been tricky. But what a marvellous achievement.

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Kath Danswan added a discussion to the group Books & Reviews

Embroidered Books by Isobel Hall

I have just reviewed this book for The hothive( formally the Textile Directory) and can recommend it to anyone who likes making books.Containing 30 projects it is full of techniques that could be applied to other textile and mixmedia items as well a…

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Kath Danswan at Frameworks Art and Craft , Swindon

December 7, 2009 to December 31, 2009

Great Western Embroiderers Exhibition and sale of work

November 24

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Hometown:

SWINDON WILTSHIRE ,ENGLAND

About Me:

I am a textile artist tutor and author. I have City &Guilds certificates parts1& 2 in Embroidery, C & G felt making certificate & an HNC in Stitched textiles for which I gained a Distinction. I have also published a book on my silk embroidered bowls. I live in Swindon in the UK. I also sing and perform with our local Choral Society and Gilbert and Sullivan Society where I am often asked to use my Textile skills for the more unusual props.
I and my husband are members of The Guild of Master Craftsman.
I have also written four murder mystery plays, two with an embroidery theme.

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http://www.danswandesigns.co.uk

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http://www.stitchingswan.blogspot.com

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magazine article

Have just recieved my copy of Art Quilting Studio with my article about Beetles and Pitcher Plants. I had thought that it was going in Art Doll Quaterly but this is even better. The magazine is printed by Stampington and the photography is superb.

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 11:53am — 1 Comment

workshops and travel!

Have been trying to upload an image to go with this blog but therre is an error on the page! I've had a really busy few weeks with talks and workshops. Perhaps the most exciting for me was teaching at the Embroiderers Guild HQ at Hampton Court. We stayed at Horley (22 miles away) where I had been speaking the night before. The first morning it took two and a half hours to get to Hampton Court. The traffic was aweful. The next day it only took 45 minutes!!!!
I did the same bowls workshop at Winch… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 4:26am —

holiday!!!

Horrah we are off to Sedona, Arizona tomorrow for two weeks. Decided not to go to the Knitting and Stitching show in the end as I just didn't have the time especially as my daughter wanted me to make her a dress for her trip to Las Vegas in two weeks time. Have just finished sewing up the hem . All packed and ready for the off.

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 12:00pm —

beetles workshop in Sedona

I shall be giving a workshop on my fabric Beetles on Tuesday 13th October at Art Glitter Institute Cottonwood Arizon. If anyone is in the area and would like to sign up just visit Art Glitters website for details. I am on holiday inSedona for two weeks from 10th to 23rd October so can not wait!!!!!

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 1:47pm —

workshops

I shall be teaching a two day embroidered silk bowls workshop in November at Hampton Court Palace for the Embroiderers Guild. Anyone iterested can look up the details on the Guild website at
www.embroiderersguild.org.uk . I am also visiting Sedona for a holiday in October from 10th to 23rd and showing how to make a beetle at Art Glitter Inc in Cottonwood. Again for details contact them direct. I would love to meet anyone who is in that area anyway.

Posted on August 17, 2009 at 7:39am —

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At 1:10pm on October 30, 2009, Jill Denton said…: Hi Kath, Yes I remember it, I'm the Visual Editor for Felt Matters, so I remember it well!
I'm just in Bristol at my daughter's at the moment, checking out the route to Highgate, I'm staying at my son's in Ilsington tonight, and have NO idea how to get to Highgate!!

At 6:40am on August 22, 2009, Gloria Miles said…: Hi Kath,
Thanks for replying to my post, yes I do visit UK as two of my sons live there still, my third son is living in New York at the moment with my grandchildren.
Will hopefully be visiting them in NY in October then spending a month in UK in November.My middle son lives in Gloucester, so not too far from Swindon.
Keep in touch, Gloria

At 2:27pm on June 18, 2009, Saras Texture Crafts said…: Sorry forgot to type 'Congratulations on being featured in both of those mags'... that's pretty awesome!

At 2:27pm on June 18, 2009, Saras Texture Crafts said…: Wonderful work Kath! I am a member for the IFA... hoping to be a little more active this year now that I have moved to Devon.
Sx

At 11:45am on June 17, 2009, Saras Texture Crafts said…: Hi Kath... thanks very much.
Do feel free to pop over and show us what you are up too... look forward to seeing more of your inspirational work.
Sx

At 5:16am on June 16, 2009, Elizabeth Stanforth-Sharpe said…: Wow, how exciting for you...they really are lovely.

At 8:10am on May 18, 2009, Jody Raines said…: Oh, my goodness! So blown away that you noticed my little endeavors! I ordered your book about thread painted bowls and vessels from Amazon UK. Your work is stunning. Thank you so much for you kind comments about my little attempts.

At 11:36am on March 29, 2009, Tastykaeru said…: Hi Kath!
Your work is beautiful! I'll be very interested to hear how it goes with the precious metal clay - I agree about silversmithing being incredibly hard work!!
Kate x

At 1:24am on March 17, 2009, JayJay said…: Hi Kath, I have only just started felting which I do on an embellishing machine. So far I have only made 2 things... the first was some of my dyed silk felted onto a piece of commercial wool felt and then beaded. The second piece was a felted clutch purse. I used strips of synthetic fabric with Autumn toned merino roving and then did some gold embroidery down the centre of the strips. I used the same fabric for the lining as the strips.
I'll see if I can upload some photos. I've had a look at your work here and on your web site and it is just beautiful and very creatively artistic. I couldn't find the work with the Great Ocean Road. We are planning to fly to Adelaide this year and go on the Ghan to Darwin where our son works. Do you do your embroidery free hand with the feed teeth down?

At 12:01pm on March 15, 2009, Maggie Harris said…: Hi Kath
Yes we should be friends.. as you say....I did not realise you were a member here too. I have been for a while , but not very active. That may change....it is great fun looking at everyones work.

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