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Frame E: Small Square
 

Frame E: Small Square

This frame is suitable for The Jabberwocky and The Musicians kits.

External: 305mm x 305mm

Internal: 180mm x 180mm

The frames are not glazed however, if you do want to add glazing, the backing board is fitted with ~8mm space so you can add glazing.

The frame comes with an embroidery mounting kit made to fit this frame size.

CHF 62.00
The Improvisations Cards Set
 

The Improvisations Cards Set

Creativity isn't just an innate talent. It's something we can learn, practise and develop. Our Improvisation Cards & Dice are a completely new way to approach abstract art, encouraging you to think differently, relinquish control and discover compositions you might never have imagined.

The set includes 36 beautifully illustrated cards, each featuring a creative prompt on one side and an inspiring quote about creativity on the other, alongside a dice to guide your decisions.

By rolling the dice and following the prompts, you'll gradually build your own abstract compositions, allowing chance to make decisions you might otherwise never consider. It's a wonderfully freeing way to break out of familiar habits, overcome the fear of a blank canvas and experiment with colour, shape and arrangement.

Originally developed to accompany our Improvisations appliqué collection, these cards can be used with our fabric bundles to create your own textile artwork. But they're equally suited to painting, collage, drawing or almost any other form of abstract art.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking for a fresh perspective, these cards are an invitation to let go of the rules, embrace the unexpected and see where a little improvisation takes you.

CHF 19.00
Improvisations - Fabric Bundle C
 

Improvisations - Fabric Bundle C

Inspired by the playful abstraction of Joan Miró, the geometry of Piet Mondrian, the textiles of Anni Albers and the vibrant compositions of Paul Klee and Sonia Delaunay, The Improvisations are our first collection of abstract appliqué designs.

This fabric bundle includes 6 colours of fabric and fabric bondaweb. All you need are scissors and an iron. 


CHF 25.00
Improvisations - Fabric Bundle A
 

Improvisations - Fabric Bundle A

Inspired by the playful abstraction of Joan Miró, the geometry of Piet Mondrian, the textiles of Anni Albers and the vibrant compositions of Paul Klee and Sonia Delaunay, The Improvisations are our first collection of abstract appliqué designs.

This fabric bundle includes 6 colours of fabric and fabric bondaweb. All you need are scissors and an iron. 

The process is much like a fabric jigsaw - the bigger designs have more pieces so take longer to arrange. Even the largest design can be completed in 3 hours. The perfect activity for an afternoon.

CHF 25.00
Painting Bundle: A
 

Painting Bundle: A

This bundle contains three colours from our proprietary range of paints. These colours are chosen to all work well in combination, for use painting frames, decorations or anything else. Each jar contains 50mls of a specially mixed paint intended for decoration. The paint has high opacity so gives great coverage; it's water-based for easy cleaning; it's  quick-drying so you can easily paint a frame in one session; as well as being low odor and low VOC. 

 

 

 

 

CHF 19.00
Painting Bundle: C
 

Painting Bundle: C

This bundle contains three colours from our proprietary range of paints. These colours are chosen to all work well in combination, for use painting frames, decorations or anything else. Each jar contains 50mls of a specially mixed paint intended for decoration. The paint has high opacity so gives great coverage; it's water-based for easy cleaning; it's  quick-drying so you can easily paint a frame in one session; as well as being low odor and low VOC. 

 

 

 

 

CHF 19.00
Frame Q: Large Square Double Box frame
 

Frame Q: Large Square Double Box frame

These extra deep, double layered box frames are one of our signature framing styles. Offering the unique ability to paint two layers of colour within a design. The frames are unpainted but very easy to paint, with removable slips which can be painted separately. These frames are suitable for large square designs in our Applique ranges:

- Nora, Nellie & Nancy the Buffalo and Winnie the Whale.

- Improvisations designs 8 and 9

The frame comes with an embroidery mounting kit made to fit this frame size.

 

 

CHF 93.00
Improvisations - Fabric Bundle B
 

Improvisations - Fabric Bundle B

Inspired by the playful abstraction of Joan Miró, the geometry of Piet Mondrian, the textiles of Anni Albers and the vibrant compositions of Paul Klee and Sonia Delaunay, The Improvisations are our first collection of abstract appliqué designs.

This fabric bundle includes 6 colours of fabric and fabric bondaweb. All you need are scissors and an iron. 

The process is much like a fabric jigsaw - the bigger designs have more pieces so take longer to arrange. Even the largest design can be completed in 3 hours. The perfect activity for an afternoon.

CHF 25.00
Painting Bundle: B
 

Painting Bundle: B

This bundle contains three colours from our proprietary range of paints. These colours are chosen to all work well in combination, for use painting frames, decorations or anything else. Each jar contains 50mls of a specially mixed paint intended for decoration. The paint has high opacity so gives great coverage; it's water-based for easy cleaning; it's  quick-drying so you can easily paint a frame in one session; as well as being low odor and low VOC. 

 

 

 

 

CHF 19.00
Bundle C
 

Bundle C

This bundle contains a ~30cm x 50cm piece of fabric (either cotton or linen depending on the bundle) and 16 meters of stranded cotton for the six colours chosen to perfectly complement the fabric.

This is not a kit and does not include needles, a hoop or any stitching instructions. This bundle is designed for you to be able to start creating your own designs.

The piece of fabric is large enough for you to stitch a piece for any of our frame sizes.

 

 

 

 

CHF 25.00
Bundle B
 

Bundle B

This bundle contains a ~30cm x 50cm piece of fabric (either cotton or linen depending on the bundle) and 16 meters of stranded cotton for the six colours chosen to perfectly complement the fabric.

This is not a kit and does not include needles, a hoop or any stitching instructions. This bundle is designed for you to be able to start creating your own designs.

The piece of fabric is large enough for you to stitch a piece for any of our frame sizes.

 

 

 

 

CHF 25.00
Bundle A
 

Bundle A

This bundle contains a ~30cm x 50cm piece of fabric (either cotton or linen depending on the bundle) and 16 meters of stranded cotton for the six colours chosen to perfectly complement the fabric.

This is not a kit and does not include needles, a hoop or any stitching instructions. This bundle is designed for you to be able to start creating your own designs.

The piece of fabric is large enough for you to stitch a piece for any of our frame sizes.

 

 

 

 

CHF 25.00
Abstract Challenge Bundle
 

Abstract Challenge Bundle

This bundle is intended to accompany The Abstract Challenge. This bundle is available to order until 30th November and will be shipped in mid-December. You can choose from 3 colour combinations.

CHF 273.00