Madeira Avalon Fix

Avalon Fix is a fantastic stabiliser from Madeira. It is self-adhesive, water-soluble, and non-woven. It's on a roll, and we can cut it in 25cm lengths or more.

Marina has had a little play with it, and machine embroidered a couple of flowers. One was on navy georgette, and the other straight onto the stabiliser. The excess stabiliser was removed, and the the flowers were placed in warm water to dissolve the stabiliser.

Florentine Fantasia

At Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, it is the opening of the exhibition 'Florentine Fantasia'. You are invited to wander through the streets, gardens and museums of Florence via the medium of stitch. Inspired by their travels, textile artists Maureen Kennaugh and Pat Kelly capture its romance and vibrancy; it's rich history and architectural magnificence in intricate detail, stitch by stitch.