My next project!

Sketch



I had to do a life size picture for my tutor. Hopefully it will be around 80cm wide and 120cm long.... or around abouts.

My wool has just arrived, so im off to dive in the box!

My last finished sample

Well this is my last sample that I have done for the Felting Collection Unit.



Dandelion Seed Head



An embellished piece of felt. Hand dyed wet felted background, Needle felted seed head and hand sewn seed wings.

I'm not one to do hand sewing and I must admit my teacher has had to push me into doing it... as in shouting at me, kicking me up the backside!! But....... (don't tell her ;o) I actually enjoyed doing this and it will be put into my dinning room when the end of year exhibition finishes.

Now to organise how I'm going to present my collection of samples and also the boring bit....... finish off the portfolio!

I think it may look something like this



All my samples put on a large branch acting as leaves. As my theme for my work is Fantasy Woodland. Might have to see if I can find another branch which is a bit bigger.

Anyway to finish off seeming i have said about the end of year exhibition, it would be rood of me not to give you the details.

Its going to be a collection of Embroidered and Textile Art made by City and Guild Creative Textile students, Tutored by Cherrilyn Tyler.

This also includes all the collection of silk paper creations exhibited at the Fashion, Embroidery and Stitch Exhibition at the NEC, in March this year. Of cause Ditzy will be there for her final showing!

It's being held at Longslade Community College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester. LE4 4GH

The opening times are -
Tuesday 6th July 10am - 5pm

Wednesday 7th July 10am - 8pm

Thursday 8th July 10am - 5pm

Friday 9th July 10am - 2pm

£1 donation for taking photos, which goes to charity (Charity TBC)

Well I'm off to do more of my portfolio.

Felting Samples

Workshops

Yes...... two in one day! Lol!



To my amazement......... the Handbag and Flower Corsage has been very popular and is know full. Iv been asked to put on another one, which hopefully I will do in the new year.

I have decided to put on two more workshops before Christmas. (Well we are half way through the year know! Ekk!)

First the Cozy Scarf Workshop on Sunday 24th October, in Enderby, Leicester. We'll be making a scarf something like this.......


....... or we could add in spots, tassels, different shapes, the list is endless!!

The second one is The Christmas Stocking & Angel workshop, Sunday 14th November, in Enderby, Leicester. This is were we wet felt a stocking and needle felt a angel! Something to put some lovely pressies into and a decoration for the tree.



Sorry there's no picture of the stocking. I haven't got round to making one for a picture yet!

Since talking about the workshops iv been asked to do some talks and workshops for local Embroiders Guilds next year. It's quite exciting!!

Lamport Hall

What a weekend! It was my first three day event and I cant believe how much it has taken out of me. Rather tiring! It was a lovely event with a wide range of stalls and crafters. I didn't get much chance to have a look round but managed to nip out before things started on the Sunday.
These are a few photos of the event.


The courtyard, we were in the stable on the right.



The stables



Me trying to keep warm with loads of layers of clothing. I felt like the Michelin man!



One of my favorite plant.... foxgloves



The Northants Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. This group were a really happy bunch of people, working away all day on there spinners. I had a lovely conversion with them about the different wools and fibres that are available.
They are having a Open Day to the public on Sat 14th August at Denton Village Hall, Denton, Northampton. Opening 10:30am - 3.00pm.... I'm definitely going to try and go. There work is fantastic! There website is www.northantsswd.org.uk