Superb Mothers Day for all
What a cracker of a day sun shine, minimal wind and lots of happy people surrounded us for the day. My day started with a chilli awakening in the valley of the Lost World, a very excited daughter beckoning me up for Presents and Pancakes… standard breakfast for such occasions ! Happy me with perfume , chocolates and soap and more to come during the day…I had lots of lovely customers and encouragement from like minded souls.The hardest part of having a stall at such a wonderful event is not being able to wander at will and soak it all up.
happy purchase ……up- cycled handbag
Christopher Trotter’s handy work
“Cardinal Convert”
Well it is finished and I’m about to deliver the ” Cardinal Convert ” table runner to Irene @ the centre.
The silk scarf that is the base came from an op shop and has been embellished with silk scraps, wool roving and thread then felted together, I also did some detail stitching and beading.
The exhibition opens for a month @ The Centre at Beaudesert from 29th February ….www.liveatthecentre.com
Nuno Felt on Silk and Cotton
I have been busy felting my little heart out. I had a special order (which has been dispatched ) but wanted to share with you.The use of re purposing an op shop scarf into the scarf. I am really happy with the result and it has given me some new ideas.
I have almost finished the piece that will go in the opening exhibition for the Open Studios ( Scenic Rim Council) It was to be a shawl/ stole but has shrunk too much…. so now it is a table runner / wall hanging, I want to finish it with some stitching and beading.
And lastly I have found a lovely soft green muslin cotton shawl that I have lightly embellished with wool and a little silk, a great look for a summer evening.
Back in the Swing
Ahhh…. so long since my last post ….. but I am back in the swing now the kids are back at school and the rain is pouring down so no excuses, other than being distracted by my work room. I am waiting on some Red wool roving to arrive, so I can start a new piece for an exhibition @the Centre for The Open Studios in the Scenic Rim Shire.
But in the mean time I have bought the latest Art-wear publication “Felt” and “Embellish” they always have great articles to inspire me and this month it is Liz Evans article on “Pots of Felt” and they are such fun
I have also found this great book at the local Library
So I have been searching through my drawers for old jumpers as well as the local Op Shops, thrown them in the washing machine on a hot wash to felt them, but that’s as far as I have got ……
Keep you posted
Great day out at Darlington
Tam and I set out this morning for our market day at Darlington. Two girls in the back and out the Kerry valley we go, it is a bit of a haul from Beechmont but well worth the drive as it is a lovely setting for a market.
The girls had fun big and small , we both made sales which is handy as I bought a few nice foodie things ( Dukka and Olive Oil) and some lovely Nettles Natural soap. All the products came from the surrounding area.
Our two model helpers
Arm Knitting
I have noticed a some interest in arm knitting (I mentioned it in an earlier post) well I got my hands into action.Teresa Dair was at the craft/ quilt fair in Brisbane(I have put her link in my blog roll).
I went to her work shop and bought the instructions , it is a bit tricky to get you head / hands around but once you get it it’s fun and quick.The instructions talk about felting the scarf so you need to use a wool that will felt/shrink and one or two more that won’t , I have not felted this one yet ….. am undecided about changing the look
Get this ball rolling
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- nuno felt silk over dyed with ‘Montbrecia’
Wish me luck …
This nuno felted silk scarf made its way into the washing machine…. so i decided to keep playing, i put it in a pot of dye ( glass jar ) on the deck . A month or so latter and just a wee bit smelly i have a gorgeous soft limey green . It is Montbrecia a summer weed with orange flowers ( Thanks Sal ) The scarf has ended up a little on the small size but will look great on a winter day.
