Category Archives: Embroidery

New Year Classes

Posted on January 13, 2020 by mairib

Oh its taken me a wee bit of time to update my classes page. I always have such good intentions to do it before Christmas & still never manage it!! Anyway I have now planned for some general dressmaking weekend … Continue reading →

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Last show of year / Open studio!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by mairib

Its been a busy few weekends with shows & a big thank you to those who came to see me. All those little & big purchases are what keep us makers going. My last event of this year is going … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Selling Shows

Posted on November 8, 2019 by mairib

Well that time of year when all us makers show their individually made treasures in the hope you lovely people will buy them for Christmas gifts. With that in mind I have a few shows coming up. At the end … Continue reading →

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Machine Embroider Class

Posted on October 11, 2019 by mairib

You all know my specialty is free machine embroidery which I then use on all kinds of things from bodices to cushions & purses. See the stages of a butterfly on tweed below. If you’ve ever wanted to try the … Continue reading →

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Open Studios

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mairib

It’s that time of year where everyone & their dog has open studios! Not wanting to be left out my door will be open on Saturday 1st December as part of the Drill Halls Open Studios Come by to see what … Continue reading →

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Cloth#18

Posted on August 14, 2018 by mairib

Oh so what have I been up to in the last few weeks you ask?? Well its all about making new things to show at Cloth#18 at the Dovecot Gallery this weekend. 23 fabulous textile people & their work will … Continue reading →

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OPEN STUDIO!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by mairib

Its start of the Leith Festival this Saturday & we are having an open studio at The Drill Hall.  https://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/open-studios-june2018/ I do hope you will come by to see me as will have some new pieces to show off.  

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Etsy Page

Posted on November 14, 2017 by mairib

It’s that time of year when all independent makers go into overdrive making stock like busy little bees to send out to shops & galleries. I posted of a wee parcel of things to the lovely Fringe in Muswell Hill … Continue reading →

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Class times

Posted on August 16, 2017 by mairib

Hello all, I’ve just added a couple of class times on the page for the next few months. By popular demand I’m running a machine embroidery class on 2nd September so if you fancy learning the technic go on give … Continue reading →

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Dressmaking from Scratch

Posted on July 18, 2017 by mairib

The next blocks of sewing classes start onWednesday. If you want to join one email me to check availability. Dressmaking from Scratch July 26th (Wednesday) or 31st (Monday)  7-9pm  (4 week block) : £70               … Continue reading →

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