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Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Box Making Workshop

Yesterday I taught a box making work shop for one of my craft groups. Since we moved back to Singapore, I haven't done many workshops, mostly because I was a bit tired of them.  In Shanghai I used to do at least one, sometimes up to three full day workshops a week. At the moment I'm enjoying more time to do my own thing, especially quilting. But I really enjoyed teaching this very enthusiastic group. 

Busy ladies at work.
The end results. Everybody was happy with their day's work. 
One of the ladies came with her fabric embroidered (on her Bernina 830). Isn't it gorgeous? 

Cheers
Vreni x

18 comments:

Unknown said...

Looks like a lot of fun!! The embroidered one is lovely.
Rose-Anne

Jess @ Scrappy n Happy said...

They all look great! how cute is the embriodered one though!

meli B said...

Its good to share your ideas with other people. I'm sure they had a ball.

donkey and the carrot said...

Oh i wish i was there too!!! Kisses Vreni!!

Run Quilt Knit Write said...

I wish I could come to one of your workshops Vreni. I'd love to be able to make boxes!!

Karen said...

The box with the animals is beautiful.

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Wow, those are beautiful. I've made lots of boxes in my day, but never using fabric as a cover. Impressive...I'd love to hear more about the process. Did you cover chipboard, pressboard, wood?

Smiles,
Kelly

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

the boxes look great...looks like a fun workshop!

Silvia said...

Lovely boxes you have made!!!. But the with one your friend made is wonderful!!!.
Hugs

Shirley said...

Your students all look very industrious Vreni and what superb results. Love the one with the big flower.

Susan said...

What a fun class! I am going to be in Singapore sometime in the summer. My husband goes on business and is taking me with him. He has been there before and says I will love it. Are there many fabric shops? I am so thrilled I found your blog.

Lynda said...

So many lovely boxes! Love them all. What a great talent you can share.

FlourishingPalms said...

Oh wow! These are gorgeous! I'm so impressed that you know how to make them, and can teach others to do so too. They're really wonderful. And you're quite talented!

Julimond said...

Wundervoll sehen diese Boxen aus. Du gibst Kurse? Das finde ich klasse. Ich habe keine Ahnung, wie man solche Boxen macht.
Die Stickerei mit den Tieren genau plaziert. Das ist aber bestimmt auch nicht einfach.
richte meine Bewunderung aus.
liebe Grüße
Iris

Janet said...

They are all gorgeous, you must be a great teacher. What a great idea to use the embroidery.

Thimbleanna said...

Ohmygosh -- that embroidered box is gorgeous! I'd love to just be able to visit with you for a day -- your life sounds so very interesting!!!

Geckoboxes said...

Oh Vreni, I only saw your posting just now! This looks awesome! Maybe this is going to be continued and more ladies will get the 'creative boxing bug'!

Martina said...

I was one of Vreni's " students" on the day and can only say she is a brilliant teacher.
We all had a fantastic time and everyone was thrilled with their own work--isn't that a compliment to the teacher?
And yes, some of us have got the bug and want to do more.