ArtsFindlay
ArtsFindlay
Address
42 Gloucester Ave, Shinfield, Reading, Berks
RG2 9GA
Phone Number
07798 941313Website
www.artsfindlay.co.ukTextiles teacher and artist. Applique Kits inspired by nature designed for free motion stitching
Exhibitor’s Products

Bluetits kit
A new kit featuring adorable blue tits on catkins. A picture full of the promise of Spring!
This kit makes up to 30cm square. All fabrics are included with four printed bluetits (designed by Kate and printed in the UK) Also in the kit you get backing felt, and fusible web, full colour instructions and all the templates needed. This is an applique design using fusible web. It is designed to be machine stitched, ideally using free motion stitching, but it can be completed in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.
This kit makes up to 30cm square. All fabrics are included with four printed bluetits (designed by Kate and printed in the UK) Also in the kit you get backing felt, and fusible web, full colour instructions and all the templates needed. This is an applique design using fusible web. It is designed to be machine stitched, ideally using free motion stitching, but it can be completed in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.

Goldfinches and teasels kit
This gorgeous design features a favourite bird - goldfinches. The kit comes with all the fabric - including four printed goldfinches. Kate designs the fabric and it is printed in the UK.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.

Kingfisher kit
This gorgeous design features the beautiful and elusive kingfisher.. The kit comes with all the fabric - including a printed kingfisher. Kate designs the fabric and it is printed in the UK.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.

Autumn Pheasant
This autumn design features a pheasant in glorious plumage. The kit comes with all the fabric - including a printed pheasant. Kate designs the fabric and it is printed in the UK.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.
Also in the kit is backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. The kit is raw edge applique fused into place. Finish with machine stitching - ideally using free motion, although it is possible to complete this in other ways including hand stitching if preferred.
Exhibitor’s Press
30/06/2023
Kate will be exhibiting at this years Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham.
The show runs from 3rd to 6th August
Kate will be showing four new kits at Festival.
These delightful kits make pictures 30cm square. Each kit has specially printed fabric designed by Kate, as well as backing felt, fusible web, full colour instructions and templates. All the sewer needs is their own choice of thread.
The four kits feature wild birds seen in the British countryside.
Goldfinches and Teasels has a soft palette of browns and greys setting off the bright goldfinches sitting on teasels. Bluetits and Catkins has a wonderful Spring vibe in pretty yellows and blues, Kingfisher is set in a lush pond setting with lilypads and reflections in the water, whilst Autumn Pheasant picks out the rich jewel tones of the plumage and colourful autumn foliage.
Find these kits and much more on her website www.artsfindlay.co.uk
Kate can be contacted on [email protected]