Ruth Singer

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  • Apply & Layer

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    Final part of Fabric Manipulation book preview. Read about the other chapters: Pleat and Fold &  Stitch and Gather The Apply & Layer chapter covers a whole lot more than just  appliqué, although the majority of the techniques are appliqué in its loosest sense. Layering up fabrics and applying shapes on a foundation have many exciting possibilities and…

  • Stitch & Gather

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    Part two of Fabric Manipulation book previews. It is quite hard to define and name this group of techniques – Stitch & Gather is the best I’ve come up with. This part of the book covers a wide range of techniques where thread is used to create shape and structure, often by gathering with simple…

  • Craftspace Pathways seminar report

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    I recently attended the Craftspace Pathways seminar. Read the report (PDF) using the link here: craftspace pathways report

  • Fabric Manipulation Book Launch

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    You are invited to Ruth Singer Studio to celebrate the publication of Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques by Ruth Singer. Thursday 4th July 5-7pm at Ruth Singer Studio in Leicester city centre. As well as books for sale, you will be able to see my recent work on display, including smaller pieces and new range…

  • Pleat and Fold

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    Part 1 of a series of blog posts exploring my new book Fabric Manipulation in more detail, looking at the history of the techniques and how I have used them in my own work. I first became fascinated by pleating when I started studying 18th century costume. The most luxurious women’s gowns have lavish decorations…

  • Trapunto quilting

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    One of the most popular sessions I teach is Trapunto or Italian quilting. My new book, Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques, covers this technique in detail and includes lots of variations including shadow quilting, corded quilting and using stretch fabrics. Detail of Time Bubble 1.  I’ve been using Trapunto for years in small projects…

  • Colour

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    I’ve been asked to exhibit in a couple of exhibitions around the theme of colour this Spring. At first I was a little puzzled as most of my current work is fairly lacking in colour; whites, sepia, washed-out and faded colours. Somehow I had forgotten that I usually work in bright and vibrant colours. I…

  • Fabric Manipulation; 150 Creative Sewing Techniques

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    My new book is available for pre-order now! Signed copies will be sent out as soon as they arrive with me, early in June. I’ll be doing book signings, demonstrations and related workshops throughout the summer. Sign up to my newsletter for more information. There’s much more to come on this blog about the book…

  • All the exhibitions in one day

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    Today I went to London and I….. Started at The Foundling Museum’s Fate, Hope and Charity exhibition. I’ve not been there before as I stupidly missed the textiles exhibition last year. The cafe was good too and National Trust members get in half price so it was only £3.25. Pottered down Lamb’s Conduit Street and looked…

  • Contemporary Textiles Fair & SOCK

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    I’m exhibiting at two shows this month including The Contemporary Textile Fair in Teddington, West London this weekend. This show is one of the highlights of the year for fans of fabric. It is actually the first show I did, seven years ago and sadly I’ve not been back until now, but I am looking…