In between meeting our customers at Middleton Hall today, the Leather Ladies (Hazel and I) were discussing the possibility of offering workshops using the wonderful Sizzix machine.  This is a die cutter which is very easy and safe to use.  Hazel suggested that I should be her guinea pig and she got her camera out, which was worrying….

“Look enthusiastic”, she said.  “It’s like making a sandwich, a sandwich with a leather filling”.  I chose to cut out some heart shapes from red leather, which I wanted to decorate some little leather needlecases I’m making.

It worked!  I am now very enthusiastic indeed and have begun decorating the little needlecases.  Watch this space for news of Hazel’s forthcoming workshops at Middleton Hall Courtyard Centre.

Here’s a little needlecase for you.