I have a new passion! I have been eagerly awaiting Sue Bleiweiss's Fabric Journal making class which officially starts tomorrow ( 2nd). I was delighted when she posted the first lesson early meaning that it was available on a weekend day rather than a (supposed) work day. ( I couldn't guarantee how much work would have got done tomorrow if the lesson had arrived into my email box early on!
Given that I have been so jaded over the level of instructions I have been getting on my City and Guilds course I was a little apprehensive as to whether the lesson would be worth the cash. I can report that it most certainly is. Clear instructions that work with plenty of photos and at just £26 for 5 classes, good value indeed.
The only disaster was because I assumed that, for the purposes of ironing fusibles, baking paper ( greaseproof paper) would be the UK equivalent of parchment paper. Once I had fused the paper to my fabric I realised that it was clearly not. Ooops!
I have been limited in my papges embellishment becuase my paper stash consisted of three sheets and a packet of card squares... clearly that is now going to change pretty soon! Now if you will excuse me I have to go and web surf for paper shops and maybe make just one more.....
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Fantastic! Do you need some parchment paper? I can send you some.
Lovely stuff, you've convinced me to try this course, thanks! The UK equivalent to parchment is called various things but has silicone in it I think. Sainsburys sell it as "Non stick greaseproof baking paper" which is a bit misleading and doesn't mention silicone. It is brownish and very effective. I hope they still sell it as I'm coming to the end of my roll. The backing paper on Bondaweb works as well. Can't speak for other supermarket chains but I think Lakeland sell a similar product.
Those are lovely journals Helen. I've also done the course with Sue and she's a great, inspiring tutor! I have bought a product that works from Lakeland called non-stick baking parchment roll and it says it works out at 16 per metre. The same piece can be used many times over too.
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