Bumble Bee Family Felting Experience

These adorable little fuzzy, white-tailed bumble bees cause such a buzz around the office of Tudor Rose Patchwork that I just had to have a go.

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Alison Cremona of Felt and Dandy was the tutor for the day and she guided us through the process of creating our own unique bumble bees. We followed a guide that showed us the specific stripes of each bee, and taking big tufts of felt we began stabbing away. I had to be careful and keep my fingers far away from the special barbed felting needle, but when your stabbing away at a tiny little felt bee it’s inevitable that you stab yourself…. OUCH! 

After a little while of stabbing away, my bumble bee started to take shape and shortly after it was time to trim around it and add the legs and wings. After the bees all had their legs and wings it was time to do some reverse felting. This involved a different needle that brought the felt back out of the shape you had just so well stabbed together, however by bringing the felt out it created the cute fuzzy appeal that made these bees so adorable in the first place.  Once all 3 bumble bees were finished we got the frame and words and started to assemble our entomological display.

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Alison brought along lots of little accessories that could be added if we wished. Some of the class decided to leave their bees simple; I however wanted to add some sparkles so I chose a crown and some flowers to add.

These adorable little fuzzy, white tailed bumble bees now take pride of place in my craft room.

There’s another Bumble Bee Family felting day coming up in September, although if bees aren’t your thing, Felt and Dandy will also be here running other felting workshops throughout the year, click here to see them all.

Newsletter 10th May 2019

If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine make sure you talk to us first, we have some Amazing Janome Offers
with savings of up to £500 plus FREE Quilting Kits available on selected Janome models.  All machines purchased from us include 1hr FREE tuition tailored specifically for you.
Don’t delay all offers are subject to stock availability 

This month you will find us at the following events: Saturday 18th May  Makit LQ&N Fair Peterborough, followed by Springfields Quilt Show Spalding on Friday 31st May & Saturday 2nd June. If you don’t manage to visit a show you can catch us on the UK’s leading craft channel HOCHANDA TV on Sunday 19th May where we will feature our latest kits. We are currently putting together our July to December Workshop Schedule, check out the website as new classes available for booking are being added every day. 

Have a go at Wet Felting
It’s easier than you might think! and with the help of expert Clare Bullock in just two days you will create your own unique needle case, perfect for yourself or to make as a gift. Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June 10am to 4pm  Book Online Here

1/2 Price McCalls Patterns Offer ends soon…… 20th May 2019
Calling all dressmakers, available in-store only don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase the latest spring/summer McCalls Patterns at 1/2 price.

Project Linus – “A Quilt is a hug you can keep”
The next workshop here at Tudor Rose is this Friday 10th May, if you would like to come along and join the group please just give us a call on 01234 824983 to let us know you are coming or for further information you can email the Bedfordshire coordinator at elainegreatex2@gmail.com 

If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine make sure you talk to us first, we have some Amazing Janome Offers
with savings of up to £500 plus FREE Quilting Kits available on selected Janome models.  All machines purchased from us include 1hr FREE tuition tailored specifically for you.
Don’t delay all offers are subject to stock availability 

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Not if you want to get a statement quilt finished in time, and grab a bargain fabric! Summer is the best time to stock up on themed fabric supplies, before prices start to rise.

The Inprint at Jane Makower Christmas fabrics are one of our more unusual collections, featuring such themes as ‘Christmas in Britain’ (note the Angel of the North), ‘Santa in Snow’, and ‘Narnia’. Currently all at 50% off – just £6.40 per metre

Lewis & Irene – Timsbury Lane. Summer blooms and modern paisley swirls on pastel backgrounds. Reduced to £5.48 per metre till 21st May.

Don’t forget to check out Lewis & Irene’s website for lots of inspirational free projects!

And finally…Pretty And Co-ordinated from Sugar & Spice Textiles. Spools and buttons make a perfect compliment to all your sewing-themed projects. 50% off = £5.45 per metre.

Woolly Week 2019

Our annual celebration of yarn is changing!

This year, for the first time, we are launcing Woolly Week! Instead of our yarn discounts lasting just one day, we’ve got lots of fun and goodies on offer from 18th – 24th March.

Whether your creative passion is knitting, crochet, felting or just careful curation of yarn and accessories, as well as great offers & freebies here are some more good reasons to come and visit us during Woolly Week

  • Amazing Selection of Yarns
  • Knitting Accessories
  • Crochet Accessories
  • Knitting & Crochet Patterns
  • Pattern Books
  • Felting Wool 
  • Felting Equipment
  • Crochet Workshops
  • Vanessa Bee Designs 
  • Yarn Clinic (selected days)
  • Coffee Shop 
  • FREE Parking
Woolly Week Special Offer
10% OFF (in store only) Vanessa Bee Designs Bags, Mugs & Coasters
Just Arrived in time for Woolly Week
In honour of Woolly Week we are delighted to introduce this fun range of wool themed fabrics from Timeless Treasures. This quirky fabric would be ideal to create a new knitting bag for yourself or a yarn enthusiast andcould also be used for patchwork, quilting and other crafts.
 
£16.00 per metre 
Shop Wool Themed Fabric