28 March 2026
FABULOUS FUNGI - make a mushroom with Wendy Hermelin
In this workshop I shall show you how I make a Fly Agaric mushroom. This is the red and white spotted poisonous mushroom. You might want to make a different coloured mushroom. I’ll bring a wonderful mushroom identification book which has been my inspiration to give you ideas.
We shall be doing a small amount of free machining which could be done by hand if you prefer.
Please note: this is only one way of making a mushroom that I worked out for myself. There are many ways and variations. I hope you enjoy this way.
THINGS TO BRING
FOR THE CAP -
Note: Wendy will bring small amounts of all materials on the day which will be available for to buy, £1-£5, depending on how much you need. Please speak with her about price and pay cash directly to her.
FABULOUS FUNGI - make a mushroom with Wendy Hermelin
In this workshop I shall show you how I make a Fly Agaric mushroom. This is the red and white spotted poisonous mushroom. You might want to make a different coloured mushroom. I’ll bring a wonderful mushroom identification book which has been my inspiration to give you ideas.
We shall be doing a small amount of free machining which could be done by hand if you prefer.
Please note: this is only one way of making a mushroom that I worked out for myself. There are many ways and variations. I hope you enjoy this way.
THINGS TO BRING
FOR THE CAP -
- Piece of plain, patterned or printed red cotton or colour of your choice - big enough to fit in 8” hoop - we shall be doing free machining on this piece
- Wadding 10”x10” minimum
- Piece of calico, fine linen, cotton - pale/ neutral colour minimum 10” x !0” square
- Wire - 0.5 gauge - I shall bring enough to share
- Small amount of white or cream wool tops
- 2 x pipe cleaners - I shall bring enough to share
- 8” hoop
- Wire cutter and pliers
- Sewing machine with ability to drop the feed dogs (not essential) plus lead and foot pedal and instruction book
- Pin tucking foot (if you have one)
- Embroidery/darning foot
- Twin needles - important - width between needles either 2.00mm, 2.5mm or 3.00mm size 80 or 90
- Machine thread in white/cream- to match the white or cream fabric you have brought
- White/cream hand sewing thread stranded cotton or similar
- Hand sewing kit including small scissors, fine needles, darning needle, pins, thimble if you use one.
Note: Wendy will bring small amounts of all materials on the day which will be available for to buy, £1-£5, depending on how much you need. Please speak with her about price and pay cash directly to her.